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If you are a cat lover, you may have adopted a feral cat or are looking after a group of community cats. And as we all know, it gets pretty cold outside during the winter. This is why Catster loves to showcase heated cat houses — like the original and successive cat houses from K&H

Thanks to a crazy coincidence involving our CFO, his wife and a Catster tote bag, we were “introduced” to this amazing cat. In December 2016, Zapp Zappleton’s kitten curiosity got the better of him when he bit into a wire in a faulty electrical socket and was electrocuted, causing major damage to his nose, tongue

You’ve probably seen cats who are clearly supposed to be black, but instead their fur is a reddish-brown color. Perhaps you’ve seen cats with dark fur on their sides and back as well as their tails, faces, and feet. Or maybe you’ve seen one of your own cats change color over the years. Here are

With Stella having just celebrated her 18th birthday and napping more than ever, I wondered: Do cats exercise? Would Stella exercise? How crazy would it be to ask her that? Stella, you’re 18 now. I was wondering how you might feel about starting an exercise regimen.What’s that mean? Regimen?Exercise. Ah. Well, you know how I

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are a few fun February cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: Spay/Neuter Awareness Month; Pet Dental Health Month; Cat Health Month Now’s your chance

Looking for something special for kitty? We’ve got the latest feline-friendly products to put on your shopping list. Ebo CatEntertain, chat, take photos, videos or livestream kitty with Ebo, a robot companion with an HD camera. It wheels, rolls and dances, or you can take control and play with kitty remotely using the Ebo app.

Think fast: When was the last time you enjoyed a date night? The pandemic has forced local restaurants to close or switch to takeout and us to hunker down for — checks notes — almost a year. It’s made it difficult to go anywhere, let alone indulge in a date night.   It’s also given us

When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Jafari Jamison Underfoot is a cat like no other. He’s not only mastered the art of wearing a harness and leash, but takes walks daily with his owner that often turn into short sprints. Living in picturesque Vancouver, British Columbia, the

Roses are red, violets are blue, you love your sweetheart but want to keep your cat safe, too. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any day, flowers can bring a smile to a person’s face. But some plants pose health and safety risks for cats. The good news: Roses are safe. The bad news:

Has your dating life been a cat-astrophe? Well, there’s an app for that! Tabby — The Cat Person’s Dating App is an offshoot of Dig — The Dog Person’s Dating app, launched in 2018 by sisters Leigh and Casey Isaacson. Tabby is a great way for cat lovers to connect. The app has partnered with

Confused by cat litter? Not sure whether there’s a difference between the cheapest supermarket brand and the $200 “it scoops itself” robot systems? Never fear. There’s a rule of thumb that cat experts across the country agree on – how much work do you want to put into keeping the litter box from stinking up

Dr. Kwane Stewart, known as “The Street Vet,” has been a practicing vet for 22 years throughout California. Early in his career he had the difficult task of euthanizing unwanted/unclaimed cats and kittens at an overcrowded shelter. To cope mentally, he had to detach himself emotionally. But one kitten — Sushi — stood out with

You know her as Blossom, or most recently as Amy Farrah Fowler from The Big Bang Theory or maybe even as C.C. Bloom from Beaches. But there are two boys and three cats who simply call her Mom. That’s right, I’m talking about the incredibly talented Mayim Bialik! Recently, I was fortunate to welcome her

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are a few fun January 2021 cat events. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. Learn what makes cats cats at this virtual seminar. Photography by: ©rsmseymour | Getty

Momma Kitty may look disheveled and angry in the post-wildfire photo that circulated — but, miraculously, the popular cat who lived under a California store survived. Cressman’s General Store and Gas Station, which had stood near the town of Shaver Lake since 1904, burned to rubble in the Creek Fire near Fresno on September 7,

With the holidays upon us, I asked my cat, Stella, what she thinks of carolers. It went about as expected. Hey Stella, what do you think about caroling?Is that when the neighbors attack us? They don’t attack us, Stella.Waltzing up the front walk, howling and screeching, displaying TEETH — that’s apex-predator behavior right there. That’s

If you have feral cats in your community, it’s only natural to wonder whether they are too cold, too hot or hungry. And it’s tempting to try to help them. “Anybody who goes into wanting to take care of a feral cat community is definitely a compassionate individual who really is going into it to

When I found Brutus he had severe burns to all four of his feet, along with his ears and tail. He had spent 26 days on his own following the 2017 Tubbs Wildfire in Sonoma County, California. Brutus and his sister, Cleo, whom I rescued 10 days later, were adopted by a close friend when

Bifford is the only cat in the family to enjoy out-of-state road trips. He flirts with the staff at his veterinarian’s office and is his family’s most successful mouse hunter among the other cats — and two dogs — he lives with. Last year, Bifford ran for president, on a platform of adoption advocacy, specifically

This year’s stubborn pandemic promises to upend the holiday habits and traditions of many — and that increases concern among leading veterinarians. “Before this pandemic, people would have concerns about house-guests feeding table scraps that may be unhealthy or even dangerous to their cats,” says Jason Nicholas, BVetMed, a veterinarian and pet safety advocate in

The goal of Swedish startup Animalist is simple: Make beautiful art for pets and their humans. Co-founder Jan Van Helleputte says that they want to “celebrate the beauty and joy our four-legged companions bring us through modern and personalized art inspired by Scandinavian minimalism.” With just a few simple steps, you can create a personalized

Your barn cats may not come into your home, but they’re in your heart and part of your family. When the temperatures dip, you want to ensure these kitties have everything they need. Because of the way cats have evolved, they often need a little extra TLC in the winter. “Cats evolved from desert-dwelling ancestors,”

The holidays are upon us, and everyone’s writing their letters to Santa, hoping they’ll find that special something underneath the tree. Even cats have gift wish lists and would be pawsitively pleased to have their holiday dreams fulfilled. Here are six presents cats would scratch onto their Christmas lists, most of them unwrappable, yet highly

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Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun December cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. Join Jackson Galaxy for the @Home for the Holidays virtual event. Photography courtesy Jackson Galaxy. Dec.

The holiday season brings with it an endless supply of boxes, making it an exciting time for cats! Boxes of all kinds, from shipping boxes to shoe boxes to gift boxes, create enticing spots for cats to hide and nap. Cats were born to love boxes! They instinctually seek out safe hiding places. Open-top boxes

As we cool kitties know, adding cats makes all things purrfect. This includes everything from shipping boxes to face masks for preventive measures. And since wearing a mask is the fur-real thing to do right now, here are a few of my faves to add that dash of cat style. Bling it up with Soft

Christmas trees are part of the winter holiday season for many of us. But although Christmas trees are fun for us, they can be dangerous for our cats. As we get ready to start decorating for Christmas, Dr. Jamie Richardson, Medical Chief of Staff at Small Door Veterinary helps us understand some of the ways

Looking for a new book? Here are a few of our favorite books to read or gift this holiday season. Working From Home With a CatIf you’re one of the many people who had to start working from home, you’ve more than likely noticed that cats can be distracting co-workers — stepping on your keyboard,

Cratejoy, a website that tracks subscription boxes, lists more 2,400 gift, toy and treat boxes for cats. There’s a $40 a month box of holistic treats compiled by a certified clinical pet nutritionist. Or, for $39 a month, a wine and cat treat box. Or, for just $4 a month, catnip-themed toys and treats that