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Why Does My Cat Always Use the Litter Box Right After I've Cleaned It?
Your cat loves a clean toilet -- don't we all? Catster's singing Cat Lady, Sarah Donner, explains why.
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Ask a Vet: When Should I Be a Good Samaritan and Rescue a Suffering Kitty?
— If you find an ailing or neglected cat, your urge to help might be strong; here's some guidance.
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Does Letting Your Cat Graze All Day Help Him Lose Weight?
— A new study says yes, but my experience has shown the opposite. Have you done this?
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Ask Einstein the Cat: My Mouth Hurts -- Do I Have Dental Issues?
— A kitty with this pain might hide to avoid interaction, or he might lash out when touched.
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Some Vets Consider Rescue and Rehoming Cats Part of the Job
— Two rural vet clinics talk about how they deal with the unplanned expense of rescue and adoption.
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Cats on Cars Is a Cold-Weather Danger; Here's How to Avoid It
— During winter cats seek out warm places, including cars; follow these tips to make sure you don't have an unknown passenger.
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Cat Bites Are More Dangerous than Previously Thought
— A recent study says one of every three people who suffer a cat bite end up hospitalized -- yikes!
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Infographic: Spread the Word! March Is Poison Prevention Awareness Month
— Keep your cat safe by using this infographic about poison prevention -- and tell others about it.
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5 Ways My Cat Suffers When I'm the Sole Caregiver
— My girlfriend went overseas for a week -- leaving Mimosa to suffer some shocking single-parenting.
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Cathouse Confessional: My Cat, Señor Julio, Went Missing for 5 Weeks -- and It Was Brutal
— My worst fears had come true: Señor was injured and in pain, but he eventually made it home.
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Ask a Vet: Do You Ever Stop Thinking Like a Veterinarian?
— An esteemed professor said, "After today you will never simply pet an animal again." She was right.
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What It's Like to Lose Your Cat to FIP
— It damaged me so much I've never been able to talk about it -- FIP is a hateful, merciless disease.
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Should I Move to Japan with My Husband or Stay with My Cat?
— Serious question, you guys. I'm not sure I can leave Brandy, my senior kitty.
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I'm Sick of Having Cats Who Die Young from Serious Illness
— Agnes had to be fine because I needed her to be fine, and if she wasn't fine I'd fall apart even more and that didn't seem possible.
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5 Parenting Lessons I've Learned From My Cats
— All three of my cats are spayed or neutered, but they still have a lot of advice on being a parent.
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I Have a Cat Who Loves Snow; Do Yours Love or Hate Winter?
— Rusty has fun in snow and plays with ice outside. How do yours react?
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How Much Money Have You Spent on Your "Free" Cat?
— I've lost count of what we've spent on Smudge, who was healthy when we got him for free.
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Let's Talk About All the Weird Places Our Love for Cats Has Led Us
— When I adopted my first cat, I never imagined some of the results of a feline-centered life.
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Have You Ever Given Your Cat a Bath?
— I gave my Tulip a bath and a whole "spa day" in the bathroom. She was ... unimpressed.
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Why Do Cats Get Mouth Sores? And How Are They Treated?
— Eosinophilic granulomas, or rodent ulcers, are common causes of pain and facial deformation.
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5 Plants to Add to Your Cat-Friendly Garden
— Now's the time to start planning your garden, so why not add a few plants for your cat, too?
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Our Monday Miracle Is Russell, the Cat Who Survived a House Fire
— After a devastating fire, Russell was missing for four days until someone heard a kitty cry for help.
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5 Ways to Brush a Cat and Make Him Love It
— Do you dream of the day when your cat will lean into the brush? Here's how to make it happen.
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An Open Letter to the Cat Hoarding Lady Next Door
— "My neighbors' children like to name your cats, which I doubt you have done, since you have so many. Don't you ever wonder where your cats go?"
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Why Are You Thankful for the Cats in Your Life?
— In honor of Cat Appreciation Month, let's talk about what makes us grateful for our kitties.
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Peeing Outside the Litter Box: When Your Cat Needs the Vet
— Many things can cause this, but a urinary tract infection needs an immediate visit to the vet.
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How Long Do Cats Live?
— We have facts and figures on the average cat lifespan, for indoor as well as outdoor cats.
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Would You Help a Sick Cat Who's Feral or Stray?
— It was a challenge when one of my feral cats got pinkeye. Have you taken a feral to the vet?
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How to Prepare Your Home for the Arrival of a New Cat
— Even the most loving cat experiences anxiety over change; here's how to ease the transition.
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Ask a Vet: How Can People With Compromised Immune Systems Live Safely With Cats?
— Here are general guidelines on staying healthy, including the first step of keeping your cat healthy.
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I Want to TNR My Feral Cat, But I Fear I'll Lose His Trust
— I know trap-neuter-return and vaccination is right for Zorro, but I don't want to risk our tenuous trust.
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