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7 Cat Gods & Cat Goddesses From Ancient Cultures

Cat walks on the background of the Egyptian pyramids in Cairo

People have been sharing their lives and homes with cats for millennia, but some ancient cultures took kitties a bit more seriously than others, treating them quite well and sometimes giving their gods and goddesses feline qualities and characteristics. Cats were highly esteemed in Ancient Egyptian society, so it makes sense that majors such as […]

What Is a Cat Dental Emergency? Health & Care Facts (Vet Answer)

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Dental pain and periodontal disease don’t just affect us. Our furry family members can develop oral infections, broken teeth, and even masses in their mouths. Our cats are stoic and don’t show evidence of pain. Let’s look at some signs your cat needs an urgent exam or treatment and what you can do. Dental Disease […]

Cats in Comics: Feline-Focused Graphic Novels

A few years ago, the novelist Margaret Atwood decided to write about cats. Her revered bibliography includes The Handmaid’s Tale — a dystopian book that became a hit TV series — but for her new project, she embraced the medium of graphic novels. Collaborating with the illustrator Johnnie Christmas, she crafted 2016’s The Complete Angel […]

My Cat’s Fur is Changing Color: 6 Vet Approved Reasons for Coat Changes

European Burmese cat sitting on wooden floor

Going gray as you age is a fact of life, and we either accept it or do something about it. Sometimes, we also like to pretend that our pets will live forever, which can make changes in their coat color distressing. Change of coat color can be completely normal in felines, but it can also […]

Why Do Cats Lick You? 6 Vet-Approved Possible Reasons

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Cats are notoriously aloof little critters, so it’s hard not to feel like the chosen one when yours licks you. But what’s the real reason cats lick their humans? Is it a way to show affection, or is something more serious at play? Licking can be a normal behavior, but it may also indicate a […]

How to Get Your Cat to Exercise With You: 12 Vet Approved Workout Ideas

Gray white cat lying lazily on treadmill with yoga mats in background

Cats need exercise in order to stay healthy. But how do you get a cat to exercise? That is the million-dollar question. Cats tend to lean toward natural laziness, especially as they age. If your cat stops having the zoomies, how can you get them up and moving around? Here are 12 excellent workout ideas […]

What Flowers Are Dangerous to Cats? 7 Vet-Verfied Threatening Plants

Gray Scottish cat in the lily flower garden

Whether celebrating a special occasion or just looking to brighten up your kitchen table, a lovely bouquet is an easy choice. However, if you’re a cat owner or gifting flowers to someone who is, you must be careful about which blooms you select. Many popular flowers are toxic to cats, and with our feline friends […]

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