Dogs most often chase cats because they have a natural prey instinct, which means they will chase any smaller animal that runs. It isn’t necessarily an aggressive move, and the dog may want to play, but it can cause panic and anxiety in the cat. If it happens outside the…
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Why Do Cats Stretch When They See You? 5 Common Reasons
Picture this. Walking in your front door after a long, grueling day at work. The house is quiet, but then you hear it in the distance: a sweet chirrup that announces your cat’s presence. They come around the corner, stretching toward you and meowing their approval of your return. It’s…
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How to Clean Your Cat’s Ears: Dr. Karyn’s Tips (with Video)
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Fortunately for us, cats are pretty good at keeping themselves clean, rarely…
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Bobcat Fever: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Bobcat Fever is a serious and life-threatening disease that causes anemia in feline species. While the name suggests that the wild bobcat is primarily affected, this is not the case. Bobcats appear to have…
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Grey Sphynx Cat: Pictures, Care, Traits & Info
Everything about the grey Sphynx cat screams for attention, starting with the animal’s hairless appearance. Relatively big ears and eyes also complete the look for this vocal feline. However, they aren’t hairless as their looks may suggest. Some refer to their fine down as “chamois leather” because of its texture…
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Feline Fine: How Acupuncture Works, Part Three
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Note: This is part three of a three-part series. Click here to read parts one and…
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32 Cat Dad Jokes for the Funny Feline Father in Your Life
Dad jokes may not earn much appreciation from the audience, but few things give dads more pleasure than busting out a cleverly awful pun or one-liner. The only thing they enjoy more is when someone can throw a bad joke right back! Silly and unpredictable as they are, cats are…
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14 Cat Overpopulation Statistics (2024 Update)
Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. Cats are one of the most popular species of pets in the world, second only to dogs. They are considered good pets because they are independent and they don’t need walking, like dogs,…
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Is Your Cat an Old Soul? Olga’s Calm Nature
Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Most kittens are wild and energetic, but they grow up fast, and some reach maturity much faster than others. Olga wasn’t incredibly affectionate as a kitten, but she liked to play and got irritated…
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How to Give Your Cat a Bath: Dr. Karyn’s Tips (with Video)
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Cats are known to be fastidious creatures, often devoting hours of their…