Cat Tips

Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.
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Cat Tips

This Popular Pet Toy Can Lead to Behavior Disorders

First identified as a potential problem for dogs, this popular pet toy can also cause obsessive behavior in cats. Repeatedly trying but never actually catching their 'prey' can drive both dogs and cats slightly nuts. In their endless 'hunt,' cats may go so far as to ignore their humans and food.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

Deadly Airborne Spores Infect Pets in 31 Areas

Symptoms range from none to severe, depending on organ systems infected by the fungi. If you notice any of these 16 symptoms, get help, because time is of the essence. It's now found in 31 areas that offer these fungus-friendly conditions. And certain pets are at higher risk.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

A Dog's Clue to a Vexing Health Mystery

Cats are affected too, though in a different way. This 26-year study uncovered a troubling decline in dog fertility, pointing to hormone-disrupting chemicals that have become a common part of everyday life.
— 6 min read
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Cat Tips

The Eye Change You Should Never Brush Off

That moment when you glance at your cat and notice one pupil looks bigger than the other can mean almost anything — from a harmless lifelong trait to a fast-moving emergency that steals sight within hours. Know how to tell the difference.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

Do These Pretty Plants Come with a Warning?

Some of the loveliest, most-gifted plants inside your home are also among the most dangerous things your dog or cat can come into contact with. Knowing which ones to flag could save a life.
— 8 min read