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Cat foods and treats are continually evolving, with trends seen in ingredients, formulations, functionality and more. New innovations are exciting, but sadly, not all new products or ingredients are in cats’ best interest. Read on to hear from pet nutrition experts about the latest developments in cat food and treats, including which trends are good

Heartwarming cat rescue stories often involve a feline being scooped up from some nefarious or dangerous situation and going on to live a calm and contented life in a domestic forever home. But in some cases, these kitties in need end up taking on a far more active and involved role at their new digs

Does your cat shun the water bowl every time he walks past it? Ensuring your cat is well-hydrated can prove to be quite a challenge. But you know your feline friend needs to drink up to stay healthy. “Adequate hydration is essential to the vascular circulation of blood,” says Dr. Jamie Whittenburg, owner of Kingsgate

Just inside a cat’s anus are two small glands: the anal glands (sometimes referred to as anal sacs). If you imagine your cat’s anus as the face of a clock (that might be the strangest beginning to any sentence I’ve ever written), the anal glands are located at the 4 and the 8 position, and

Jason and Lori Griggs kept striking out in their search for a therapy cat for their daughter, Kiley, because frightened kitties would run away from the teen’s motorized wheelchair. Then, staff at Suncoast Animal League in Florida contacted the family with the great news that they likely had the perfect cat for their household. When

Jason and Lori Griggs kept striking out in their search for a therapy cat for their daughter, Kiley, because frightened kitties would run away from the teen’s motorized wheelchair. Then, staff at Suncoast Animal League in Florida contacted the family with the great news that they likely had the perfect cat for their household. When

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

Jan. 6-8: TICA Cat Show – Parsippany, NJ Central Jersey CF presents 20 Rings – All Under One Roof. Takes place at the Sheraton Parsippany. Learn more here. Jan. 6-8: TICA Cat Show – Corpus Christi, TX The International Feline Showcase presents New Year’s After Party Show, featuring 18 back-to-back rings. Takes place at The

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When clients reach out to us for help, they often have their own theory as to why their cat is doing things deemed inappropriate by human standards. Revenge, grudges and payback are often mentioned as a feline motivation for bad behavior. An example we hear quite often: “Every time I leave town for business, my

A cat can truly transform a house into a home. Thankfully, the presence of a feline on the premises can also provide a similarly soothing effect when you’re seeking out temporary accommodation at a hotel. Let’s give it up for these distinguished hotelier kitties who are all about enjoying a luxurious lifestyle in upscale digs.

The Look of a Oriental Orientals are sturdy and sleek in appearance. They have large ears, a wedge-shaped head and a lanky body. Orientals come in more than 300 different colors and patterns. White, red, cream, black, blue, chestnut, lavender, cinnamon and fawn are available solid colors. Parti-colors and smoke colors are also part of

Janette DeLoach’s heart broke as she learned about the extent of the homeless and feral cat population in her area of Central Florida. So, she combined her love of plants and cats to save lives, putting a quirky spin on the popular cat café business. A blooming business Janette, a former vet tech, bought a

The holidays are coming, and so is the eternal problem of finding a gift my cat, Stella, will actually like. I decided to ask her for tips. Hey, Stella. How can I give you a good present this year? What do you want? What did you give me last year? Oh, right. You gave me

The holidays are a joyous time for us humans — decorations, parties, gifts and special traditions. We spend more time with our family and friends, celebrating with lots of laughter and, of course, too much food. Celebrations are so much fun, and we eagerly await them every year. But wait! That’s the human view of

All Month Long: Cat Lovers Month Week-long 6-12: Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Day-long: 1: Celebrate Shelter Pets Day 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine 15: Cat Herders Day Through Dec. 31: Giving Campaign Morris Animal Foundation wants to give animals a brighter future this holiday season with the support of animal lovers. This campaign will

Quick Facts Weight: 5.5 – 12 pounds The Look of a Snowshoe The Snowshoe is distinguished by its pointed coat, white markings on the feet and a white inverted V on the face that begins at the forehead and spreads down across the muzzle. The short coat comes in typical Siamese colors—seal, chocolate, lilac, blue,

Our fifth photo contest was just as much fun as the first four! We received nearly 2,000 entries, and we loved looking at each and every one of them. With our readers’ help, we narrowed it down to these three winners: Grand Prize Winner: Jasper Category: I Fits, I Sits Jasper is a 5-year-old cutie who

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

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For feline lovers and enthusiasts, cat hair is a fact of life. There are countless T-shirts and mugs with cute sayings like “Everything tastes better with cat hair in it” or “No outfit is complete without cat hair.” Yes, cats shed, but it’s a small price to pay for the love and happiness they bring

One talent felines possess is the ability to move their ears independently. Although recent research shows that humans move their ears slightly when a sound piques their interest, only about one in five people can move their ears intentionally. For most people the movement is involuntary. That ability may make the person a YouTube star

All Month Long: Adopt a Senior Pet Month Pet Cancer Awareness Month Pet Diabetes Month Week-long 6-12: Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Day-long: 1: Cook for Your Pets Day Help animals find their forever homes through this event. ©Blue Buffalo Through December: Home 4 the Holidays Adoption Event Sponsored by Helen Woodward Animal Center and Blue Buffalo,

Most cats are eager to get their paws on treats year-round, but Halloween offers some seasonal delights … and a few tricks for the feline set. Read on for the cat’s-eye view of Halloween. Treat: Climbing inside a pillowcase Cats who live with trick-or-treaters may find themselves face to face with pillowcases used to collect

Little ghosts and goblins coming to the door can be frightening for a cat. I asked my senior cat, Stella, if she was apprehensive about the holiday. Hey Stella, I hope you don’t get scared this Halloween. I know how awful it was for you last year. What do you mean? I had a great

We recently received a call for help from a very confused cat parent. It seems her cat had suddenly decided to attack everyone at random — the cat parent, the other cats, the dog … Having always been a sweet and loving kitty, this new behavior perplexed the family. After ruling out medical issues with

October 2022 Pawlidays All Month Long: Pet Wellness Month Animal Safety and Protection Month Week-long 2-8: Animal Health Week 16-22: Veterinary Technician Week Day-long: 4: World Pets Day 12: Pet Obesity Awareness Day 16: Global Cat Day 21: Pets for Veterans Day 27: Black Cat Day 29: Cat Day Learn how to help community cats

Of all the myths involving companion animals, one that continues to persist (and still drives me batty) is the notion that cats (and dogs) grow older at a pace of seven years for every human year. Frankly, this idea has never made much sense to me. We’ve all seen (or at least know of) cats

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s