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Ana Hagedorn
- July 21, 2020
Cat Vision: How Does Your Cat See the World?
Do cats have 20/20 vision? How do they see so well at night? What exactly does their world look like? All your cat vision questions answered.
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Cat Health
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Meghan Workman
- June 26, 2020
Can Cats Get COVID-19?
Here's the 411 on Coronavirus and cats: symptoms, kitty testing, prevention, handling infection, and cat to human transmittal.
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Sonya Petcavich
- May 5, 2020
Cat Adoptions Soar During Covid-19
Fosters and adoptions are skyrocketing because everyone wants a furry feline companion while sheltering in place. Here are the changes that the cat world has been experiencing, including adapting to a “socially distanced” kitten season and empty shelters.
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DiAngelea Millar
- March 09, 2020
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - A Cat Parent's Perspective
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a journey of uncertainties, but know that you are not alone. This is a story about Blanche Elizabeth Devereaux’s experience with IBD, how her doctors reached a diagnosis, and what her cat mom DiAngelea learned along the way.
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Melanie Deisz
- February 26, 2020
Spaying/Neutering Your Cat: The Benefits of Sterilization
Spoiler alert: Feline overpopulation is a huge problem worldwide. But we’ve got the solution–spay and neuter your cats! Still skeptical? Get the facts on why having Fluffy fixed will help her live her best life.
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Melanie Deisz
- February 03, 2020
Dental Health For Cats - Your Cat Needs a Dentist Too
Brushing your cat’s teeth is not a task for the faint-hearted. However, this and other measures are important for a kitty’s dental health.
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Melanie Deisz
- January 27, 2020
The Ins and Outs of Flying with Your Cat
Air travel with a feline companion can be a daunting task. This handy guideline will help you prepare for your flight, know what to expect during travel, and provide alternatives if Fluffy prefers to keep all four paws on the ground.
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Melanie Deisz
- December 30, 2019
Food for Thought: How to Properly Switch your Cat's Diet
Are you unhappy with your cat’s current diet and considering a change? Contrary to popular belief, you can’t just switch from one bag of kibble to the next. You also can’t starve your cat until they decide they’re hungry enough to eat the new food. Doing so can cause serious health problems for kitty. So, let’s talk about the things you should keep in mind when transitioning your cat to a new diet.
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Melanie Deisz
- November 25, 2019
Cat Food – What to Look For and Ingredients to Avoid
With so many brands and varieties of cat food on the market, it can be overwhelming selecting the best cat food for your feline friend. We’ll help you break down which ingredients are key to feline health, which ones are simply unnecessary fillers, and which ingredients could be dangerous for your cat.
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Melanie Deisz
- November 18, 2019
What Your Cat’s Poop is Telling You
Everyone poops, including your cat. While scooping the litter box is not the most fun part of being a cat owner, monitoring your cat’s stool is a very important part of their health regimen. Many poo factors such as color, consistency, odor, frequency, and litter box habits can be indicative of health concerns. Do you know what your cat’s poop is telling you? Get the scoop.
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Melanie Deisz
- November 04, 2019
Human Foods to Avoid Giving Your Cat
Chocolate, garlic, and grapes, oh my! Did you know that there is an entire menu of food items that are off-limits for your furry feline friends? While your cat may try to convince you that just one bite can’t hurt, we recommend that you keep these common people snacks well out of paw’s reach.
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Melanie Deisz
- October 16, 2019
Indoor vs. Outdoor - Should You Let Your Cat Go Outside?
Letting your cat outdoors comes with many risks. While some people may argue that kitty needs outside time, there are many suitable alternatives to fulfill your cat’s instinctual needs while keeping them safely indoors.
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Melanie Deisz
- September 16, 2019
House Plants and Cats: Top Ten Toxic Plants
An indoor jungle makes for great decor, but it may not be good for your cat. Find out which common plants are poisonous to kitties.
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Melanie Deisz
- September 10, 2019
The Great Litter Debate: Which Kind is The Best Kind?
Finding a cat litter that suits you and your furry friend can be tricky. Read these observations on the various types from a cat lover.
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Melanie Deisz
- August 23, 2019
To Raw Food Diet or Not? The Kitty Parent Question
Many questions surround the raw food diet for cats. Here’s one cat parent’s experience with raw food.
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Natasha Nichols
- August 8, 2019
10 Common Household Items You May Not Realize are a Risk for Your Cat
If you think about it, having a cat can be a lot like having a toddler. They’re curious, like to knock things over, poop a lot, and while they might not shove things up their nose, they do regularly put things in their mouth that they shouldn’t.
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Shelley Masini
- July 30, 2019
How to Spend Quality Time with Your Cat When You’re Home
Despite common misconceptions, we cat moms and dads know that our feline furbabies love spending time with us, just as much as we love spending time with them! And there's nothing like being apart to remind us just how precious that time together is.
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Melanie Deisz
- May 27, 2019
May is Allergy Awareness Month For Cats Too
Don’t forget your feline friends in your allergy awareness. Cats suffer from this affliction just like humans!
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Sonya Petcavich
- Dec 11, 2018
3 Things You Need to Know About Cat Boarding
Are you thinking about boarding your cats while you go on vacation? Figuring out what to do for your feline friends when you head out of town can be stressful.
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Meowtel
- Nov 24, 2018
How Long Can You Leave A Cat Alone?
All of us cat people want to know: How long can you leave a cat alone? And do cats miss you when you’re gone?
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Jessica Brody
- Nov 3, 2018
How to Be the Best First-Time Cat Owner
Becoming a new cat owner doesn’t have to be hard. When you add a new furry member to your household, everyone wants things to go smoothly.
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Meowtel
- Aug 2, 2018
6 Ways to Help Your Cat Love The Veterinarian
We all want our feline friends to live long, healthy lives. Making sure your cat gets seen by the veterinarian for routine preventive care and checkups is vital to that goal.
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Meowtel
- Jun 3, 2018
What To Do When My Cat Has A Cold
Can your cat catch a cold? Of course, they can. Just like we humans, cats can catch colds, and they do so somewhat frequently. However, colds are not passed on between humans and cats since the viruses that cause colds are species-specific.
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Meowtel
- Apr 24, 2018
Here Are Some Tips For Moving With Pets
Sometimes we’re around our pets so much we start treating them like they’re human, and that’s great. Our furry friends deserve the best possible care we can give them.
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Meowtel
- Jan 3, 2018
Five Ways To Be A Better Cat Owner
Being a responsible cat owner is a must if you’re to adopt a cat. Cats should be treated with care, and it is the owner’s responsibility to keep the animal healthy.
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Meowtel
- Dec 18, 2017
The 10 Most Common Cat Diseases
When you get a cat, or if you are an owner, no one generally talks about their cats getting sick. There is a good reason for that because cats are very healthy creatures, and for the most part, they are low maintenance.
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