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Cat Daycare: How to Tell if It’s Right for You

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Some cats thrive on being alone all day while you’re at work, but others may get anxious or lonely alone. You can’t stay home 24/7, but you can give your cat an enjoyable experience in a cat daycare while you’re gone. Cat daycare facilities offer amenities, medical care, and socialization for your cat while you’re […]

Swimmer Syndrome in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Treatments

American shorthair cat kitten sitting

Swimmer syndrome is a developmental abnormality that occurs in newborn kittens. The condition can be observed starting at the age of 15–20 days. This anomaly causes the hind legs (and sometimes the front legs) to move caudally and laterally, like a frog. Cats suffering from this condition look like they are swimming. The exact cause […]

130 Amazing Names for Abyssinian Cats in 2026

Amazing Names for Abyssinian Cats

Naming your cat is one of the biggest decisions you can make for them, and it’s one you’ll have to live with for years or decades. Before you make any big decision, you want to get all the information you can. That’s why we took the time to track down and highlight 130 of the […]

Do Cornish Rex Cats Shed a Lot? Vet-Verified Facts & Grooming Tips

Cornish Rex kitten

Cornish Rex cats are lovable short-haired kitties known for their playful persona and rippling soft coat that lacks coarse guard hairs. In a certain light, it looks a lot like the texture of a washboard in fur form. This might make you think they’re low-shedding and hypoallergenic, and you’d be half right. Is a Cornish […]

Do Cats Grieve for Their Owners? A Vet-Verified Helpful Guide

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Although cats may sometimes seem aloof or independent, research and clinical veterinary observations indicate that they can form strong social bonds with their owners. Formal scientific research on feline grief is limited, but one well-known 1996 study—the ASPCA Companion Animal Mourning Project—found that many cats displayed changes in appetite, vocalization, sleep, and social behavior after […]

Do Cats Like When You Sing to Them? Fun Facts

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Even the shyest among us can feel confident belting out our favorite tunes in the comfort of home, and it’s even better when our cats are there to listen. As a perfect audience for our shameless rehearsals, cats listen on with judgment-free joy. But do cats genuinely enjoy our singing, or are they just being […]

Vet Nurse Day 2026: Everything You Need to Know

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If your pet has ever been sick or injured and you were able to get them to a veterinarian’s office, then you likely already know the importance of veterinary nurses. Like humans, veterinary nurses are specially trained individuals who have the knowledge and skills to perform a wide variety of tasks that allow them to […]

Why Do Cats Bite Each Other’s Necks? The Interesting Reasons

Orange cat biting black cat on the neck

If you have more than one cat, you may have noticed that cats have a tendency to bite each other on the neck. Sometimes these bites are on the scruff of the neck, while other times they happen in the throat area. There are actually a few reasons that your cats might be biting each […]

Are Cats Cleaner Than Dogs? The Surprising Details

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Cats are constantly grooming themselves; it’s as if it’s a favorite pastime for felines. Also, cats do not need bathing as often as dogs because house cats tend to stay indoors. In contrast, dogs constantly get into mischief when they go outside, such as rolling in something stinky or playing in a mud puddle (playing […]

Do Neutered Cats Still Mate? Vet-Approved Facts

Close-Up Photography of Tabby Cats Laying

Neutering a cat involves surgically removing a cat’s reproductive organs to prevent them from reproducing. It is done by a veterinarian by the time most cats are around 4 months of age or sexually mature. Owners may choose to get their cats neutered for various reasons, but usually to avoid unwanted pregnancies, decrease the risk […]

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