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Cat Behavior

Is My Cat Bored? 9 Signs To Watch Out For

Have you ever wondered if cats get bored? Even though we provide cats with everything they need like food, water, and shelter, cats can suffer from boredom just as we can. Cats that are kept...

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Dr. Beverley Ho BSc(VetSci)(Hons) BVM&S MRCVS
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Cat Behavior

Are Male Cats More Affectionate Than Female Cats?

It's a common perception that male cats make better pets than female cats as they are more affectionate, but is this true, or is it just another pet myth? Interestingly the answer to this question...

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

Are Laser Toys Safe for Cats?

Most pet owners know that cats go crazy for laser toys. It's very entertaining to watch them perform Olympic-grade gymnastics while they flip about trying to catch the tiny red dot. They can be an...

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Dr. Emma Chandley BVetMed PGCertSAS MRCVS
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Cat Health

Are Essential Oils Safe for Cats?

Essential oils can have a huge range of health and well-being benefits for people. But unfortunately, they aren't safe to use in cats. In fact, they are so toxic to cats that even using essential...

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Dr. Nat Scroggie MRCVS
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Cat Safety Advice

Are Candles Safe for Cats?

If you love your cat but love candles too, can you have the best of both worlds? Are candles safe to have around cats? The answer is yes, you can have your cat and candles...

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Dr. Rosalind Wright
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Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Abscesses in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Abscesses are common in cats. This article aims to explain all about abscesses, including the possible consequences for your cat's health. What Is an Abscess? An abscess is an accumulation of pus under the skin,...

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Dr. Pete Wedderburn, DVM
Blog

12 Types of Cat Food: Everything You Need to Know

Searching for a new cat food? With so many pet food companies, brands, and product lines out there, it’s hard to know which one to pick. Lots of factors go into choosing the best diet...

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Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Cat Basics

Dos and Don’ts of Petting a Fearful Cat

When you first pictured adopting a cat, you may have had soothing thoughts of purr-filled cuddle sessions on the couch. In reality, your attempts to pet your cat are sometimes met with scratches, tail swishes,...

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Bronwen Bollaert, BVSc MSc MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour)
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Behavioral Problems in Cats

Why Do Cats Chew on Their Nails

Cats can regularly be seen chewing on their nails, usually while grooming. Although nail-biting in humans is considered to be a bad habit and unhygienic, this is not the case for cats and it’s actually...

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Dr. Gemma Cliffin BSC BVSC MRCVS
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Behavioral Problems in Cats

Why Does My Cat Meow At Night?

Meowing is a normal means of communication for cats, but interestingly, it is usually only used for cat-kitten or cat-human communication. Adult cats do not tend to meow at one another. Cats have evolved to...

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

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