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Should Your Cat Sleep With You?
Here are the pros and cons of having a feline sleeping buddy.
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How to DIY a Catio
Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo’s tips for building a safe outdoor space for your cat.
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Google Nest Watches Your Pet For You When You’re Gone
“Somebody’s Watching Me” will be their new favorite karaoke song.
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Are Your Cats Playing or Is This a Full-On Scar Vs. Simba Fight?
A recent study breaks down the difference.
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The Best Catnip Toys and Treats That’ll Have Your Cat Riding High
Let the purring, drooling, and chasing invisible butterflies commence.
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Holy “Twilight” — Can Your Cat Imprint on You?
This has nothing to do with werewolves named Jacob, but here are 10 signs this is happening.
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Why Does Your Cat Wake You Up at Night?
You want to sleep, your cat wants to party. Here’s how to deal.
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Your Cat Hates It When You Frown
According to a new study, cats know what their parents’ facial expressions mean. Just, uh, FYI.
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7 High-Tech Toys Your Cat Will Go Wild For
Stoke your little lion’s hunting instinct with these electronic cat toys.
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Get to the Point: Can Cats Play With Laser-Pointer Toys?
People have opinions about this cat toy. Here’s what you need to know.
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How to Keep Your Cat From Making You the Toy at Playtime
Your cat deserves to play. You deserve to walk away unscathed.
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The Best Puzzles to Unleash Your Cat’s Inner Einstein
Genius takes many forms. Could your cat be one?
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10 Places Where Your ESA Is — and Is Not — Allowed
Not every public place allows ESAs — but there are ways to advocate for yourself and your needs when your pup or other ESA is not on the guest list.
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Does Your Cat’s Fur Pattern Determine Their Personality?
It’s a little more complicated than that.
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7 Ways to Build Your Cat’s Trust in You
If your cat still approaches you with a figurative arched eyebrow of skepticism, try these tricks to put them at ease.
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How to Throw a New Year’s Bash When Your Co-Host Is a Cat
Ring in 2023 with a party that doesn’t involve your cat pouncing on your pals during their New Year’s kiss.
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Is Your Cat a Righty or a Lefty?
A cat’s paw preference can give you insight into their temperament, behavior, and emotions.
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A Spoonful of Tuna Helps the Medicine Go Down
Everything you need to know about the difficult task of medicating a cat.
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Is Your Cat Mad at You, Or Is That Just Their Face?
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on how to tell if your cat is grumpy — or just kind of like that.
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How to Stop Your Cat From Using Your Holiday Decorations to Torture You
There is a way to keep these holiday chaos demons at bay — here are some tips.
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Animal Communicator Jessica Lanyadoo Is, in Fact, Not Doctor Doolittle
But she can talk to your pets. Btw, she says your dog says “hi”...and to clean their water bowl more.
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Downsize It: How to Live in Small Spaces With Pets
Whether you’re stuck in a tiny apartment or living on the road, @KeepingFinn’s Henry Friedman offers tips to not only endure — but thrive.
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Your Sleeping Cat Is Twitching So Much They Should Be a Gamer
Why do they do it? A vet on the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep — from sweet dreams to scary spasms.
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Stick Your Head Out of the Car Window — It’s Sagittarius Season
Let those ears flap in the wind and live your life with abandon during the season of the literal horse girl.
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Is Your Cat SAD?
4 ways cats can combat seasonal depression, according to veterinary behaviorist Dr. Leanne Lilly.
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The Cat’s Meow — What Does it All Mean?
How to decode your cat’s love language when one meow has many meanings.
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Your Cat’s Erratic Zoomies — Explained
Fast, furious, and officially normal — according to a cat behaviorist.
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Cats Aren’t Loners, After All
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on the importance of socializing cats.
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What’s Your Cat’s Love Language?
5 surprising ways cats show affection (and how you can show it back), according to a cat behaviorist.
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6 Foolproof Steps to Litter Train Your Cat
If you do nothing else, teach your cat to poop in their litter box (not your shoe).
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8 Ways Student Loan Debt Relief Could Benefit Pets
How people can splurge on their pets — or adopt new ones!
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How to Keep Your Cat From Having a Full Freakout When You’re Away
Cristin Tamburo, a.k.a. The Cat Counselor, gives essential advice on keeping your cats chill while you’re away.
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How to Stop Your Cat From Munching On All of Your Precious Plants
Tips to get your cat to quit eating your greens.
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Help, My Cat is on a Hunger Strike
A veterinary nutritionist explains why your cat isn’t eating and how to increase their appetite.
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Your Pet’s Behavioral Issues Might Be All in Their Gut
It’s a gut thing: Your dog’s GI issues could be linked to their mental health.
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Despite Their Mariah Carey Attitudes, Cats Know Each Other’s Names
They’d probably still say, “I don’t know her.”
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Speech Buttons Aren’t Just for Dogs — Cats Are Chiming In, Too
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson and her viral cat, Steve, are successfully communicating with speech buttons.
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You Don’t Have to Live Like This — You Can Get a Trainer For Your Cat
Tips to help you find a legit behaviorist (according to a veterinary behaviorist).
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Your Cat Doesn’t Have to Hate Their Carrier
A behaviorist’s six surefire steps to training a cat to go in a carrier.
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Is It Full Goblin-Mode Behavior for Your Cat to Play with Their Food?
Nope, an animal behaviorist confirms it’s cool.
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Does Your Pet Need Therapy?
Dogs and cats can’t read self-help books, so a veterinary behaviorist explains how your pet may benefit from being in treatment.
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Is My Cat Happy?
In this excerpt from her new book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, animal behaviorist Zazie Todd shares science-backed insights into our cats’ moods.
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7 Steps to Keep Your New Kitten Happy and Healthy
With great cuteness comes great responsibility. A vet breaks down everything you need to know when you bring home a new kitten.
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Why Is My Cat Hiding?
No, they’re not on the lam. Here are four reasons your cat might be MIA.
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How Phoebe Cheong Taught Her Cat to Respect Her 200 Plants
The photographer, plant enthusiast and “crazy cat lady” shares her tips and tricks.
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The Best Cat Water Fountains
Fresh, flowing water will keep your pet hydrated, ward off UTIs, and reduce water waste.
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6 Behavioral Signs of Pain in Cats
Animal behaviorist Karen B. London breaks down the silent ways your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting.
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How to Scent Train Your Cat
A veterinarian on how nosework and scent enrichment can strengthen your bond.
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Why Do Cats Knock Stuff Over?
Your brand new iPhone, antique figurine, full glass of water — they will swat it off the table. A cat behaviorist explains why.
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What’s All the Cat Chatter About?
Scientists believe they could be mimicking the calls of their prey.
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Why Did My Cat Bite Me?
Don’t live in fear of your feline overlord. A veterinarian explains why cats bite (and what you can do to avoid their wrath).
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Your Cat Can Read the Room Better Than You Think
A new study finally confirms what pet parents already know: cats are great communicators.
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Why Cats Like to Hit the High Spots
Animal behaviorist Karen B. London on how to create great escapes for your cat without leaving home.
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How to Walk Your Cat on a Leash
Adventure Cats author Laura Moss’s step-by-step guide for hitting the streets with your cat.
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The Best Cat Scratching Posts, Pads and Everything in Between
Your cat’s claws are out. Do you have scratchers at the ready?
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Is Your Cat Judging You?
That disapproving sneer is actually the “Flehmen response.” A cat behaviorist explains how to read cats’ lips.
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Feline Foodies
From umami to kokumi, new research proves cats have pretty discerning palates.
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Why Declawing Your Cat Is Uncool
Cat veterinarian Dr. Annette Louviere explains how the inhumane surgery is no joke.
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Top 5 Cat Litters That Check Our Low-Tracking, Dust-Free, Eco-Friendly Boxes
Helping your cat find their preferred litter doesn’t have to be a crap shoot.
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Not All Cat Toys Are Created Equal
Cat behaviorist Dr. Mikel Delgado on what toys will motivate your pet to get in the game.
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How to Ease Your (Cat’s) Return-to-Office Anxiety
A veterinarian and a behaviorist’s tips for preparing your cat for your new WFO schedule.
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Why Are Cats Obsessed with Laptops?
There are lapdogs, and then there are laptop cats. Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo on how to cut down on your cat’s screen time.
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I Tried Tuft + Paw’s “Really Great Cat Litter” and it Lived Up to its Name
This sustainable, dust-free, odor-concealing litter is “really great” for you, your cat, and the environment.
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5 Best Cat Diapers of 2023
The top cat diapers to combat excitable urinators and leaking caused by incontinence, and help those recovering from surgery.
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Finally, the Reason Why Your Cat Is a Picky Eater
A new study reveals a quick fix for your senior cat’s loss of appetite.
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Pet Sounds: Music is Dropping for Dogs and Cats
Veterinarians and music industry vets are teaming up to curate therapeutic pet playlists.
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What Your Cat’s Sexy “Slow Blink” Means
Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo on how to read cat eyes.
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6 Ways to Stop Your Cat From Scratching Your Couch
What worked, what didn’t, and what finally solved the peskiest of cat parent quandaries.
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How Many Cat Naps is Too Many?
Cat behaviorist Jennifer Van de Kieft on if there is such a thing as too much sleep.
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The Pros & Cons of Adding a Second Pet to the Fam
Double the trouble or double the fun? Dog trainer Lindsay Hamrick weighs in.
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The Wildest, Wrapped
Our first year in review, from top-read articles and celebrity features to most-popular Instagram and TikTok posts!
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4 Reasons Why Your Cat Sleeps Right On Top of You
Not into cuddling? Too bad — they’re spending the night.
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Mau Designs Fierce Furniture for Cats Who Are Wild at Heart
Sustainable home decor for “tree cats,” “bush cats” and every little lion in between.
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I Tested My Cat’s DNA and Here Are the Results
From health predispositions to breed history, Wisdom Panel’s genetic testing revealed my cat’s internal world.
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Why Does My Cat Wake Me Up At the Crack of Dawn?
A cat pawing at your face at 4 a.m. is hard to ignore, but cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo suggests you try.
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How to Introduce Your Cat to Your Partner
Take things slow, according to cat behaviorist Jennifer Van de Kieft.
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