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How to Tell If a Cat Has a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)? 7 Vet Approved Signs

How to Tell If a Cat Has a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)? 7 Vet Approved Signs

Cats are prone to a variety of urinary tract conditions, but urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not as common as they may seem. When they do develop UTIs, how…

How to Transition Your Cat to a Raw Food Diet: 6 Vet Reviewed Tips

How to Transition Your Cat to a Raw Food Diet: 6 Vet Reviewed Tips

These days, you can find all kinds of diets for cats. As all cats are unique from each other, different diets can have beneficial effects. Learning the benefit…

Why Do Cats Like Running Water? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Cats Like Running Water? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons

Most cats can barely contain themselves around running water, which may strike some cat fans as strange, given the general feline dislike of human-initiated ac…

National Tuxedo Cat Day 2026: When and How is It Celebrated?

National Tuxedo Cat Day 2026: When and How is It Celebrated?

Are you a cat lover, especially of the elegant and striking tuxedo cat? Then you are in for a treat! National Tuxedo Cat Day is a special day dedicated to thes…

Does Petting Reduce Stress in Cats? What Science Says

Does Petting Reduce Stress in Cats? What Science Says

We know petting cats brings us extraordinary health benefits, but do those same pats and snuggles have benefits for your cat? Petting cats has been studied sin…

Why Do Cats Sit On Squares, Even Squares of Tape? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Cats Sit On Squares, Even Squares of Tape? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

If you have a cat, you already know that they do some weird and interesting things, like killing birds and giving them to you as “presents.” There’s one habit…

National Pet Theft Awareness Day 2026: When Is It & How You Can Celebrate

National Pet Theft Awareness Day 2026: When Is It & How You Can Celebrate

With advancements in technology like microchips and GPS monitors, it’s easier to help ensure your lost pet makes it back home to you. However, pet theft is a r…

Tortoiseshell Norwegian Forest Cat: Pictures, Facts, Origin & History

Tortoiseshell Norwegian Forest Cat: Pictures, Facts, Origin & History

The Tortoiseshell Norwegian Forest Cat is sociable and affectionate yet independent and bold. These cats come in various colors, including white, black, blue,…