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How to Clean Your Cat’s Ears: Dr. Karyn’s Tips (with Video)

Cotton buds are great for getting into the nooks and crannies.

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Fortunately for us, cats are pretty good at keeping themselves clean, rarely needing any major intervention from their humans, apart from some brushing and the occasional nail clip. However, some cats do suffer […]

Why Do Cats Stretch When They See You? 5 Vet Verified Reasons

Cat stretching on the floor

Picture this. Walking in your front door after a long, grueling day at work. The house is quiet, but then you hear it in the distance: a sweet chirrup that announces your cat’s presence. They come around the corner, stretching toward you and meowing their approval of your return. It’s a truly heartwarming sight, but […]

Grey Sphynx Cat: Info, Pictures, Care & Traits

Gray Sphynx Cat Standing and Looking in Camera

Everything about the grey Sphynx cat screams for attention, starting with the animal’s hairless appearance. Relatively big ears and eyes also complete the look for this vocal feline. However, they aren’t hairless as their looks may suggest. Some refer to their fine down as “chamois leather” because of its texture and feel. While the breed […]

Bobcat Fever: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment

sick cat lying on blanket

Bobcat Fever is a serious and life-threatening disease that causes anemia in feline species. While the name suggests that the wild bobcat is primarily affected, this is not the case. Bobcats appear to have good immunity and tend to become “carriers” of the parasite, without displaying any signs of disease. Domestic cats, however, are not […]

Feline Fine: How Acupuncture Works, Part Three

Pancake helping test acupuncture technique

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Note: This is part three of a three-part series. Click here to read parts one and two: In the final article in this series, we will take a more in depth look at how acupuncture is actually […]

Pittsburgh Refrigerator Cat: The Myth Explained

young woman training cat in the kitchen

Have you ever heard of the Pittsburgh refrigerator cat? If not, you’re certainly not alone. We hadn’t heard about it either. Don’t feel as if you’ve been missing out on learning about an incredible cat breed, though. Despite the fact that the refrigerator cat has been repeated as a fact in many cat books throughout […]

32 Cat Dad Jokes for the Funny Feline Father in Your Life

cat laughing

Dad jokes may not earn much appreciation from the audience, but few things give dads more pleasure than busting out a cleverly awful pun or one-liner. The only thing they enjoy more is when someone can throw a bad joke right back! Silly and unpredictable as they are, cats are perfect fodder to make a […]

14 Cat Overpopulation Statistics (2026 Update)

woman-feeding-stray-cats

Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. Cats are one of the most popular species of pets in the world, second only to dogs. They are considered good pets because they are independent and they don’t need walking, like dogs, but they can be highly […]

Is Your Cat an Old Soul? Olga’s Calm Nature

Christopher, you're interrupting my alone time. You know how important it is to me!

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Most kittens are wild and energetic, but they grow up fast, and some reach maturity much faster than others. Olga wasn’t incredibly affectionate as a kitten, but she liked to play and got irritated if I ignored her; even […]

How to Give Your Cat a Bath: Dr. Karyn’s Tips (With Video)

Clutch being his usual calm self in the bath

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Cats are known to be fastidious creatures, often devoting hours of their day to grooming, so it’s not often that we have to give them a bath. However, sometimes this unfortunate task cannot […]

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