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Meowtel
May 17, 2022

Fleas, Ticks, Worms - Oh my!

Learn how to spot the difference between these three parasites, and how to treat and prevent future outbreaks.

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Zachary Visconti
February 15, 2022

Open-Mouth Breathing in Cats: What does it mean?

Open-mouth breathing can be a sign of stress or health issues in cats - here's what to do if you see this behavior in your cat.

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Sam White
July 28, 2021

The “Cat Days of Summer”: How to Keep Your Cat Cool During the Hot Summer Months

Summer can be an awesome time in your cat’s life, but it’s definitely only as enjoyable as it is safe. The heat can be very dangerous for cats, so it’s extremely important for their owners to keep a watchful eye on their furry pets during the hot summer months.

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Meowtel
July 16, 2021

The Cat Belly Pooch: What is it and why do cats have it

As cat owners, it’s our primal instinct to make sure our furbabies never go hungry. Some of us might tend to over-feed them since we’d prefer they’d be chunkier than skinny. I know I’m guilty of it! But sometimes, a saggy belly doesn’t necessarily mean your kitty is overweight.

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Sam White
April 21, 2021

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

The best way to combat animal cruelty is to educate ourselves on what animal cruelty looks like and what warning signs to recognize. Arming ourselves with knowledge and knowing what to look out for could be the difference between life and death for millions of innocent animals.

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Meowtel
March 23, 2021

Poison Prevention Awareness Month: Keep Your Cat(s) Safe This March

Every year during the last week of March pet lovers across the globe observe Poison Prevention Awareness Month: a national day that is important not only for humans but our beloved furry companions as well. An accidental poisoning is one of the most terrifying scenarios a cat parent can be faced with.

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Zachary Visconti
March 02, 2021

How To Groom Your Long-Haired Cat

Sometimes it can feel like a lot of work to groom your cat, especially if they’re of the long-haired variety! When untended or unmaintained, long-haired cats can develop nasty mats, which can even cause pain to your furry friend at times.

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Meowtel
September 29, 2020

Animal Pain Awareness Month: How to know if your cat is in pain

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Just like humans, our cats can experience pain on different levels. Some conditions cause acute pain, which is usually visible and easy to identify, but others can cause chronic discomfort that is often mistaken for age-related behavioral changes.

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Melanie Deisz
August 13, 2020

Why Cats Get Hairballs and How To Remedy Them

Why some cats are more prone to hairballs, when you should be concerned, and steps you can take to remedy the hairball and bile surprises.

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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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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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