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How Much Does It Cost to Own a Cat?

You can care for a cat for as low as $250 per year, but it’s common to spend about $1,150 annually. Read on for our detailed breakdown of your annual and lifetime costs. In their...

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Mallory Crusta
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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. An abscess is an accumulation of pus under the skin, causing a fluid-filled swelling,...

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Dr. Pete Wedderburn, DVM
Cat Behavior

What Colors Do Cats Like Most?

Your cat has favorite foods, favorite toys, and probably has a preferred place to take a snooze. They have emotions and opinions that are as valid as anyone else’s in the family. But have you...

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Behavioral Problems in Cats

Top 5 Reasons Cats Play With Their Food & When to Worry

Are you a cat owner who's frustrated with their cat for playing with their food? It’s quite common for cats to bat their food about with their paws or take it out of the bowl...

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Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVETMED MRCVS
Cat Basics

8 Reasons You Should Never Punish Your Cat

Cats can bring a lot of joy to your life, with cuddles, purrs, and loving headbutts. But that doesn’t mean that life with a cat is all rosy. Sometimes, living with a cat can be...

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Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVETMED MRCVS
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Cat Behavior

Why Do Cats Lick and Clean Themselves?

It's no secret that cats are well-groomed. They have a specially designed tongue to help clean and untangle their coat, and they put it to good use. Licking isn't always just about cleanliness, though. Cats...

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Dr. Hannah Harjen BVetMed PhD MRCVS
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Cat Preventive Health Care

6 Cat-Friendly Alternatives to Declawing

Fed up with your cat scratching the furniture or leaving holes in the carpet? Maybe they’re using your legs as a scratching post? We get it. Scratching can be a frustrating problem in cats. You...

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Dr. Nat Scroggie MRCVS
Cat Diseases and Medical Conditions

Ticks on Cats: Identification and Treatment

Ticks are pesky parasites that are commonly found in long leafy grasses and shaded woodland areas. They can be found in many outdoor areas and can affect cats, humans, and other pets. Along with being...

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Cat Health

12 Warning Signs Your Cat Is in Pain

As cat owners, we want our cats to be healthy and happy. The thought of them being in any sort of pain or discomfort is upsetting and worrying. Often, it’s obvious when our cat is...

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Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
Behavioral Problems in Cats

Why Does My Cat Attack Me But Not My Husband?

It's pretty upsetting when a feline family member seems to show more affection for your other half than you. Sometimes, though, rather than just ignoring you, cats can go a step further and lash out...

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Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVETMED MRCVS
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Cat Behavior

Can Cats Sense Death?

Cats are extremely intuitive and instinctual animals. Although it has not been proven scientifically, many people believe that cats can sense death in humans and even seem to know when their own time is up....

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Cat Behavior

Why Does My Cat Beg for Food?

When your cat hangs around the food bowl, meowing for food, it can pull at your heartstrings. However, it can also be a bit annoying, especially if you've already fed them! Sometimes, it can feel...

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Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVETMED MRCVS

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