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Cat Basics

How To Calm Down a Cat In 8 Proven Steps

I’m sure we all know how it feels to be in a situation of stress—that nervous tummy feeling, the rise in heart rate and blood pressure, and the feelings of fear and agitation. Human coping...

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

How To Brush Your Cat’s Teeth

Do you brush your teeth? How about your cat's? Toothbrushing in pets is a powerful way to protect your cat's dental health. Cats can be fussy and the thought of trying to persuade your cat...

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Dr. Corinne Wigfall BVMBVS(Hons) BVMedSci(Hons)
Cat Health

How Often Should Your Cat Visit The Vet?

The question of how often your cat should visit the vet is a great one. Some people don’t take their cats to the vet for many years. Others seem to continually take their cats to...

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Dr. Pete Wedderburn, DVM
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Cat Health

How Often Should You Change Cat Litter?

Cleaning out your cat's litter box isn't much fun, but keeping it clean and hygienic doesn't just avoid unpleasant sights and smells—it can also prevent behavioral issues, and is vital for both your health and...

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Dr. Louise Barnes MRCVS
Cat Health

How Often To Trim Cat Nails: A Vet Explains

In general, most cats need their nails trimmed somewhere between once every two weeks and every two months. However, every cat is different, and you'll need to learn about your cat's specific needs. Some cats...

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Dr. Joanna Woodnutt, MRCVS
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Cat Health

How Often Should Cats Poop? A Veterinarian Explains

Do you ever find yourself looking at the deposits in your cat’s litter box and wondering if they are normal? While most of us know what to expect when it comes to our toilet trips,...

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Dr. Emma Rogers-Smith BSc(Hons) BA VetMB MRCVS
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Cat Health

How Often Should You Brush Your Cat?

Cats often take care of their grooming themselves as they are very meticulous and hygienic animals. However, it is still good practice to brush your cat regularly especially if they have medium or long hair....

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Dr. Alice Barker BVSc MRCVS
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Cat Safety Advice

How Much Catnip Should I Give My Cat & How Often Is Safe?

As pet owners, we all want to do what’s right for our feline family members, whether it’s feeding them the right cat food or using the perfect cat litter in their litter box. Sometimes, though,...

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Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVETMED MRCVS
Cat Health

How Many Treats per Day Can You Give a Cat?

While treats can be used to reward good behavior or to disguise medication, sometimes they serve no other purpose than to make our cats happy. But how many treats is too many? Unfortunately, there’s no...

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Kate Barrington
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Cat Health

How Many Litter Boxes Should You Have per Cat?

Even if a cat has unrestricted access to the outdoors, it’s best to keep litter boxes indoors in case your cat doesn’t feel safe toileting outside or struggles to make it to the backyard fast...

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Melina Grin

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