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Do Cats Need Professional Groomers? Vet-Reviewed Cleaning Facts & Tips

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Grooming is a must for all cats, long-haired and short-haired alike, but do cats need to be professionally groomed? Not necessarily. You can groom your cat at home instead of splashing out on professional grooming, but there are some instances when it would be better to let a pro take over. In this post, we’ll […]

Owning a Cat on a Budget: 10 Vet-Recommended Savings Tips

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If you’re considering adopting a cat but are concerned about your budget, you sound like a very responsible prospective pet owner. Welcoming a cat into your family will bring companionship and fun into your life, but several responsibilities come with pet ownership. Cats will cost around six hundred dollars a year at a minimum, but […]

Free-Roaming Cats: Vet-Reviewed Pros, Cons & Legalities

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Should your cat be an indoor or outdoor pet? Among cat owners, this question can be controversial. There are strong opinions on both sides of this argument. The arguments can saturate discussion boards and online conversations, making it difficult for cat owners to understand what is best for their pets. This article will provide clarity […]

6 Reasons Cat-Sitting Jobs Are Awesome

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More and more people are viewing their pets as part of the family, which includes figuring out the ideal care while they’re traveling. Cat sitting is a growing profession that gives pet owners the comfort of knowing a kind, caring, and trustworthy person is looking after their cats while they’re away—and there are some perks […]

Kitty Horoscope: October Belongs to the Lovely Libra Cat

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Astrological signs can tell us a lot about ourselves and how we function in the world. But does it just stop with people? You might be super interested to know that these traits don’t just apply to us, but also to our cats. The Libra is a distinguished, balanced individual that people usually rely on […]

There’s a Sudden Behavior Change in My Cat, Is It a Medical Issue? Signs to Watch For

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Cats are fairly consistent animals and creatures of habit. While their personalities may change when they age from kittenhood to adulthood, most cats will sustain the same personality all throughout their lives. So, sudden behavioral changes don’t usually happen without reason. Various factors, including underlying medical issues, can affect a cat’s behavior. Here’s what to […]

What To Do When Someone Insults You And Your Cat? 5 Helpful Advices

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It may feel impossible to comprehend, but the truth of the matter is that people who don’t like cats exist. While most people will keep their opinions to themselves, others may let it slip that they don’t like your cat, and it can be said in a disrespectful way. While it’s unfair to force others […]

John Bradshaw Explains the Mysteries of Cat Behavior – with Science!

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We all like to think we’re experts when it comes to our own cats. We happily explain away their quirkiest behavior with a laugh or a ridiculous conceit and think we somehow understand their behavior in the process. But deep down we know that often the lovable scamps do things that make little rational sense […]

We Talk to JD Samson of the Band MEN About Her Cat, Dirty

JD Samson fronts up the electro-pop-tastic band MEN. But more importantly, JD is the proud owner of an awesome-looking tuxedo cat that she’s fond of exhibiting to the world via the wonders of the Instagram machine. Naturally, we thought it prudent that Catster get the backstory on this distinguished addition to the exclusive musicians-with-cats scene, […]

What Is a Cat Lady? The Surprising Answer & When It’s a Problem

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We have heard the term “cat lady” more times than we can count. It seems awesome that someone often touts the phrase to describe anyone and everyone who loves and takes very good care of their cats. At one time, the meaning was quite different and much more stereotypical. Today, it’s much more loosely based, […]

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