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Behavioral Problems in Cats

Why Isn’t My Senior Cat Using the Litter Box?

Cats who stop using the litter box are not being naughty or spiteful—they need your help! NEVER punish your cat in any way. You will only make your cat fearful of you and worsen the...

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Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
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Cat Behavior

What Scents Do Cats Hate? This List Might Surprise You

Unlike people, who are highly visual creatures, cats experience the world through smell. There are many scents that cats will be attracted to. Likewise, there is a list of scents that cats hate. Domestic cats...

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Melina Grin
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Cat Breeds

10 Popular and Rare Russian Cat Breeds

Russia is the birthplace of many beautiful and endearing cat breeds. Most people are familiar with some of the more popular Russian cat breeds, including the silver-hued Russian Blue and longhaired Siberian cat, but some...

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Jackie Brown
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Cat Behavior

Why Does My Cat Always Stretch When She Sees Me?

Have you ever paused to observe the graceful stretch of your feline friends as they catch sight of you and wondered why they do this often? This seemingly routine gesture may appear nothing more than...

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Amanda Campion
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Behavioral Problems in Cats

Petting Aggression in Cats: What It Is & How To Stop It

Has your cat ever turned to hiss or bite you when you’re in the middle of petting them? Petting aggression is the most common type of aggressive behavior seen in cats, and most cat owners...

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Dr. Holly Anne Hills BVMEDSCI MRCVS
Pale Gums in Cats
Cat Health

Pale Gums in Cats: Causes & Treatment

If you see pale gums in your cat, it can represent a very serious medical concern. In this article, you’ll learn some reasons cats can develop pale gums, how to recognize abnormal gum color, how...

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Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
Behavioral Problems in Cats

Overstimulated Cat: Signs, Symptoms & How to Help

Whether they are engaged in pouncing practice with a toy mouse or fishing rod toy, or spending time learning tricks and solving puzzles, cats have a lot of energy and intelligence to use. But cats...

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Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVETMED MRCVS
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Cat Health

Nasal Discharge in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Nasal discharge is such a common symptom in cats that it is likely your cat will suffer from it at some point in their life. The good news is that most causes of runny noses...

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Dr. Nat Scroggie MRCVS
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Cat Health

My Cat’s Belly Feels Firm: When To Worry?

A cat’s belly (abdomen) contains many vital organs, including their stomach and intestines, liver, kidneys, and bladder. A swollen abdomen can merely be a sign of weight gain and a message to cut down on...

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Dr. Lizzie Youens BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS
Cat Behavior

My Cat Won’t Leave Me Alone – 5 Possible Reasons

Has your cat been hanging around you more than usual? Is your cat trying to communicate with you or continually under your feet? Perhaps this is new behavior, and you are becoming worried. There are...

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Dr. Rosalind Wright

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