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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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Does Your Cat Really Need to Go Grain-Free?
You’ve got questions. Dr. Bruce Kornreich, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center, has answers.
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7 Automatic Pet Feeders That Will Make Every Meal an Event
Go ahead, make your morning routine a little easier.
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How to Be a First Responder to Pet-Stain Emergencies
Experts say pet stains are 911 situations — here’s how to act fast.
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7 Grooming Tools to Help Your Cat Look Met-Gala Ready
Give them the day off from self-grooming.
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8 Litter Box Enclosures That Aren’t Total Eyesores
Keep your cat’s litter box out of sight — but easy to scoop.
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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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Lil Nas X Is a Cat Daddy Now, and Nothing Else Matters
“I’m not their stepfather, I’m the father who stepped up.”
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How to Kit Out Your New Cat
All the cat adoption essentials you need, recommended by real pet parents.
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If Ariana Grande Rocks Crocs, So Can Your Dog
Wagwear’s WagWellies Mojave booties let your pup get in on the comfy lifestyle.
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How to Do the Impossible: Take Great Photos of Your Cat
Given up hope? Try these tips from a professional cat photographer.
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Doctor’s Orders: Cat Vet Visits Are Essential
Get thy cat to a vet, even if it’s a struggle to get them out the door.
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9 “TikTok Made Me Buy It” Pet Must Haves
When the algorithm knows you’re a sucker for dog and cat supplies.
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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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17 Best Amazon Products for Pets — According to Reviewers
Reviewers (aka real pet parents) picked these best-selling, highest-rated toys, probiotics, poop bags, and more.
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Cats and Cacti — a Winning Combination
The mythical Cactus Cat inspires these prickly pear-themed cat accessories.
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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 Much Should You Actually Be Feeding Your Cat?
If they’ve lost their hourglass figure, then not that much — according to a veterinary nutritionist.
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Can’t Pay Your Pet’s Vet Bills? These Orgs Can Help
When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.
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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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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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A Cat Could Be Your New On-Campus Counselor
A new study finds that the presence of cats on college campuses helps calm students who could really use some chill time.
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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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Should You Give a Pet as a Gift? It Depends
Puppies and kittens are cute, but read this expert advice before attaching a bow to their collars and handing them to a pal.
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10 Unexpected To-Dos for New Pet Parents
Sound advice from seasoned dog and cat parents who have been there.
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Treat Your Cat to These Matcha and Mochi-Inspired Catnip Toys
Finally. Toys that foodies, er, felines, will appreciate.
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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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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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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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6 Best Fresh Cat Food Delivery Services That Will Have Your Kitty Purring at Full Volume
It’s like Postmates — but for you spoiled cat.
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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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Does My Cat Have Zits?
Paging Dr. Pimple Popper, DVM. Until then, a vet has tips on how to treat your cat’s acne.
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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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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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Get This: While Your Cat Is High on Catnip, They’re Also Repelling Pests
Duuuude...where are the mosquitos?
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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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One Is the Loneliest Number: What to Know About Single Kitten Syndrome
Why adopting two kittens may be easier (and better for them) than adopting one.
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Best Flea/Tick Preventatives For Cats This Summer
From collars to topicals to chews, here are the flea and tick preventatives we’re giving our cats this summer.
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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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How to Photograph Your Pet Like a Pro
Today is All American Pet Photo Day and the world needs cute pet pics. Here are 5 tips to go from amateur to Annie Leibovitz.
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How to Prepare for an Adoption Home Visit
7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home.
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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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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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How to Prevent — or Treat — Cat Ear Infections
How to prevent an ear infection (and treat one if it’s too late).
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This Hammock Held Fast Under My Chonky Cat
And my houseplants reclaimed their rightful place on the windowsill.
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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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Pet Parents Are the Parents of the Future
A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.
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Cat First Aid 101
From performing CPR to preventing shock, three vets break down everything you need to know to help your cat in an emergency.
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Which Pet Insurance Company Is Right for You?
We compared the top insurers so you don’t have to.
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Cats, Priceless. Cat Parenthood, Not So Much
A rundown of the most common cat expenses of 2022.
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Remy Morimoto Park’s Gift Guide for Cat Parents
The wellness influencer shares a few of her kitten Sesame’s favorite things, from an eco-friendly cat wand to a Scandi-style elevated bowl.
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Does My Cat *Really* Need to See a Vet?
Cats can be hard to read. Especially when they’re sick. Or…not sick? We asked a veterinarian how to tell.
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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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7 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
It’s a big decision, so check these boxes before you sign on the dotted line.
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7 Myths About Rescue Animals, Debunked
For starters: no, they’re not all traumatized and yes, you can find purebred puppy.
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Should I Adopt a Bonded Pair?
Some besties are inseparable, and that’s not always a bad thing.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Adopting a Cat
From where to begin looking to what the adoption process entails to how to prepare your home for your new pet.
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Why Do I Have to Pay an Adoption Fee?
If you’re helping out a homeless pet, shouldn’t that be worth a freebie? The reality is, it costs a lot of money to care for shelter animals and to keep a shelter clean and safe.
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10 Questions to Ask a Shelter About an Adoptable Cat
From medical history to adoption fees to litter preferences, here is everything you need to know.
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Get the Inside Scoop on Adoption Applications
Ready to take the plunge? Here’s everything you need to know about applying to adopt a pet.
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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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Should You Take an Adoptable Pet for a Test Drive?
Some animal rescues allow trial runs for interested adopters. Get the scoop on how foster-to-adopt programs work.
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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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How to Find a Vet Who Loves Your Cat Like You Do
I had to kiss a lot of frogs to find the perfect vet. Luckily, veterinarian Dr. Annette Louviere has some tips so you don’t have to, too.
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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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Advantage vs. Advantix: Not the Same Thing
Don’t make this dangerous mistake when picking out flea prevention products.
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10 Tips For Saving Money At the Vet
Ways to lower your bill — without compromising your pet’s health.
- 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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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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Cat Haus’ Sustainable Shag Cat Condos are Move-in Ready
Colorful, retro creations hand-crafted from up-cycled materials in San Francisco.
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10 Human Foods That Are Safe for Cats
Good news for your begging cat: Some of your favorite snacks are safe to share.
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How to Deal with Cat Diarrhea
Dr. Audrey K. Cook’s tips to getting to the bottom of a sh*tty situation.
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Introducing Willow, the First Cat of the White House
Join our petition to have the National Anthem amended to “one nation, under Willow.”