There is nothing more frustrating, and worrisome, than a sick cat who won’t eat. Cats may refuse to eat for many reasons. They may be bored with the same old food, or they may be stressed about something. Most often, though, inappetence and anorexia will be caused by an illness, either because the cat feels
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Since our humble beginnings as Cat Fancy Magazine, Catster has been dedicated to being a one-stop shop for all things ‘cat’. How did we do that? We made it our mission to provide the most comprehensive feline resources available in the world. The challenge of any mission is to never stop growing, learning, and changing.
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The post Clutch and the Vacuum: A Love Story (With Video!) by Dr. Karyn Kanowski, BVSc MRCVS (Vet) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However,
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Four “gremlin” kittens moved indoors for the first time, spending this winter in comfort and warmth. Jennifer at NewKittensOnTheBlock Last month, four little kittens were surrendered to the Humane Society for Hamilton County as strays, without a cat mother. They were around four weeks old and desperately needed a foster home. Jennifer, a volunteer for
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On a sunny Wednesday in late November 2023, FixNation, a groundbreaking non-profit based in Los Angeles, celebrated the sterilization of its 250,000th cat. With a mission to provide free spay/neuter services for community cats (feral, abandoned, and free-roaming felines) and affordable services for companion cats, FixNation has played a pivotal role in reducing feline overpopulation
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Six kittens living under a porch with a cat found a fresh start just in time. The smallest kitty has the biggest voice. EmiliexFosters Six kittens were found living under a porch with their semi-feral mom. Their caretaker contacted local animal rescuers, hoping to get them the best life possible. Once the kittens started eating
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Although heartworm disease is largely associated with dogs, cats too are susceptible to this potentially life-threatening condition. Learn more about why monthly heartworm prevention is strongly advised for cats and which cat heartworm prevention treatments you should consider using for your precious feline friend. What is Heartworm Disease in Cats? Heartworm disease, or Dirofilariasis, is
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Although she can tolerate thunderstorms and bad music, Olga isn’t fond of the vacuum cleaner and is not alone. Most cats seem terrified of it. However, over the years, she’s become less fearful of vacuuming and doesn’t hide like she used to. She still cowers under the coach when my neighbors set off fireworks, but
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Kittens spotted near a barn without a cat mother now have warmth and comfort away from the cold. Piruli and GalopinCOMRescueMontreal Members of the public found three little kittens near a barn and later discovered that their cat mother succumbed to the harsh realities of living outdoors. Micheline and Julie couldn’t leave the kittens to
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Two kittens are so close that one wouldn’t go far without the other. Two months after they were found behind a house, their wishes came true. BinxBabyKitten Rescue Binx (ginger) and Salem (flame point) had a rough beginning when they were found behind a resident’s home at less than three weeks old. The finder heard
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A cat who had been lying on a patch of dirt for days, was saved right before Thanksgiving. Now, he seeks affection from people and melts into their hands. Dreidel the catLittleWanderersNYC Two days before Thanksgiving, Little Wanderers NYC, received photos and an urgent request about a cat from an anonymous caller. The photos showed
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If you’re thinking your pets had enough of those nasty chemicals in the form of treatments and/or supplements, good for your pet. But hang on; what’s the alternative to this?  The herbal remedies, of course. Yes, it is the orthodox and traditional form of therapeutic that uses natural ingredients, yet mighty effective and reliable at
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