cat wellness
- behavior
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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- nutrition
10 Cat Meal Toppers for Finicky Eaters
Tips for improving your cat’s appetite with these tasty add-ons.
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- lifestyle
9 New Year’s Resolutions For You — and Your Pet
Turn your self-improvement journey into a team sport.
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- nutrition
Some Like It Hot — The Benefits of Warming vs. Cooling Diets
Here’s how certain foods can balance your pet’s energy and even ease their allergies, according to Chinese medicine.
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- behavior
Cats Aren’t Loners, After All
Cat behaviorist Kristiina Wilson on the importance of socializing cats.
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- health
We Need to Talk: There’s a Serious Veterinarian Shortage Right Now
As a pet parent, the best thing you can do is be nice.
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- shopping
20 Festive Toys and Treats to Help Your Pet Haunt Your House This Spooky Season
October is so cute it’s scary.
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- nutrition
8 Holistic Brands Curated by Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Wendt
The founder of Crystal Lotus Veterinary Care recommends therapeutic platters, healing pet foods, electromagnetic flea/tick preventatives, and more personalized pet care options.
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- lifestyle
Mission Meow Has a Clever (Cat-Like) Approach to Fundraising
Because rescue kitties deserve your crowdfunding cash, too.
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- lifestyle
Meet 5 New Innovative Pet Startups
Leap Venture Studio is a springboard for these companies designing “flexitarian” pet diets, state-of-the-art health tools, and more.
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- lifestyle
8 Ways Student Loan Debt Relief Could Benefit Pets
How people can splurge on their pets — or adopt new ones!
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- health
Get This: While Your Cat Is High on Catnip, They’re Also Repelling Pests
Duuuude...where are the mosquitos?
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- behavior
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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- shopping
You Can Transfer Your Woo-Woo Crystal Habit to Your Stressed-Out Cat
Merci Collective founder Chani Ronez on her new collection of crystal and catnip-infused toys for cats.
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- lifestyle
78 Percent of People Use Their Pet to Get Out of Plans
That and other surprising (unsurprising?) results from The Wildest’s 2022 pet parenting trends survey.
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- lifestyle
How to Practice Mindfulness with Your Pet
Dog or cat interrupting your meditation routine? Let them — they might be helping.
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- shopping
6 Best Cat Probiotics
Is your cat’s microbiome out of whack? It may be time to add probiotics to their diet.
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- nutrition
Natural Cat Treats That Are Practically Paleo
Some are sustainable, others are organic, but all are endorsed by discerning foodies (a.k.a. cats).
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- health
10 Tips for Navigating Tough Decisions About Your Pet
Lessons on how to cope with a serious health diagnosis.
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