How Can You Tell If Your Cat Is Sick?

How Can You Tell If Your Cat Is Sick?

Cats are highly skilled at masking any signs of illness or injury, so if you happen to notice something is “off” with your feline it’s more than likely that there is.  Unfortunately, by the time symptoms become obvious, a cat’s illness may be untreatable or prohibitively expensive without guarantees of success. Training your eye to […]

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Good News! We’re Hard-Wired to be Successful at Kitten Care 

Good News! We’re Hard-Wired to be Successful at Kitten Care 

The ancestors of present day domestic cats, aka felis silvestris, strategically deduced that living alongside people was highly beneficial to their species’ survival. After all, our own ancestors were more than willing to feed and shelter adorable, delightful, furry friends who conveniently reduced the rodent population.  But just because cats and people are a purr-fect […]

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Should You be Toilet Training Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

Should You be Toilet Training Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

If you’ve cleaned out your cat’s litter box a few hundred times already this year, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Isn’t there another way?” Without a doubt, scooping clumps every day can feel pretty tiresome after awhile. While there are some great modern antidotes to this problem, such as “self-cleaning” litter boxes, it may be time […]

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Next Level Feline: Leash Train Your Cat for More Fun, Less Stress

Next Level Feline: Leash Train Your Cat for More Fun, Less Stress

Dogs and cats are like apples and oranges, but they do have some things in common. While it may seem like a cat would never, ever enjoy walking down the street at the other end of leash (attached to a harness, no less), it may be time to shift our collective perceptions. To be sure, […]

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What You Need To Know About Hyperthyroidism In Cats

What You Need To Know About Hyperthyroidism In Cats

Hyperthyroidism in cats (also called feline hyperthyroidism) is a fairly common disease, and one that all cat owners should be aware of. The disease is the result of excessive levels of the thyroid hormone, known as T4, produced by a growth or tumor on the thyroid gland. Although the growth itself is usually benign, the […]

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Highs and Lows: What are the Effects of Catnip?

Highs and Lows: What are the Effects of Catnip?

It’s well known that catnip is a type of feline intoxicant with few rivals. Collectively, cat lovers recognize the plant’s potency and use it in various ways. Most cats willingly accept catnip as an antidote to boredom or inactivity – or as a way to intensify already hilarious feline antics. But not all cats feel […]

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Stopping Stress in Cats

Stopping Stress in Cats

You may have to fight the urge to laugh when the words “stress” and “cat” are used in the same sentence. What could our feline friends possibly have to worry about? They have warm beds, an abundance of toys, and limitless food at their beck and call. Stress in cats is a real issue, though, […]

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The Social Cat? Examining the Finer Points of Feline Behavior

The Social Cat? Examining the Finer Points of Feline Behavior

If someone told you that you had the social skills of cat would you be a little…nonplussed? While cats can certainly be affectionate and friendly, as a group they are quiet, reserved, and even perceived as unapproachable. Feline behavior is complex, and making friends with a cat is never a sure thing. Whether you’re wondering […]

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Why Does My Cat Do That? Explaining Common Feline Behavior

Why Does My Cat Do That? Explaining Common Feline Behavior

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of streaming funny cat videos, or scanning the latest on sites like cheezburger, you know well the power of feline behavior. Some experts think the reasons why funny cat videos are so amusing to us lie in the fact that cats are either unaware of the camera, or just […]

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