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 Beautiful Pet Will Favor Your Lap Over Most Anything Else

She's a fanciful 'breed' that's been developed through human intervention, and if looks are any indication, she won't disappoint. You won't find her leaping to high spaces or darting around your home. She'll be most content napping on a soft pillow — or your lap.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Spending Too Much on Pet Care? 3 Ways to Cut Back

Caring for a dog now costs more than $1,600 a year and for a cat, $1,100. But there are ways to make it more affordable. The two areas where cost-cutting isn't recommended and three areas that provide ample opportunity to rein in spending.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Should You Boycott These Pet Brands That Think You're Dimwitted?

This behind-your-back talk about you stoops about as low as it gets. It's demeaning and disrespectful, a horrible way to build customer loyalty. On the other hand, maybe they have a reason for their reproach and deception, exemplified by these six deadly pet food disasters.
— 6 min read
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Cat Tips

Some Cats Nap. These Cats Launch

These are NOT cats that want to lounge in your lap all day long. They're known for their impressive athletic prowess and even ninja-worthy moves, like catapulting to your shoulder. NASA is even impressed. How to claim one of these nine nimble breeds for yourself.
— 4 min read
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Cat Tips

Adopting a New Kitty? 10 Things You'll Want to Know in Advance

Don't wait and wonder why you didn't know these things going in. Your new kitty can be a real thrill in your life, but knowing these 10 things up front can mean the difference between pain and pleasure. So, get these answers to question every new kitty owner asks early on.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

When Bathroom Breaks Become a Red Flag

That puddle on the floor or extra-long litter box visit may be your pet's way of waving a red flag. Find out how to address this health condition, which can affect both dogs and cats.
— 7 min read