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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Dog Tips

Groundbreaking: New Category Added to Top Pet Toxins List

For the first time ever, this category of pet toxins has been added to the official ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's annual list of top toxins. And it's about time, as a recent survey shows this category has become the most frequent cause of poisoning, especially for dogs.
— 6 min read
why most cats go crazy over tuna
Cat Tips

Mystery Solved: Why Most Cats Go Crazy Over This Flavor

The feline attraction to this unlikely food has puzzled scientists because today's domestic kitties evolved from desert-dwelling wildcats. Yet, it turns out cats' taste buds have receptors that are tuned to certain molecules found in high concentrations in this food, which I don't even recommend.
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

Pets in the Bedroom: Helpful or Harmful for Sleep?

A surprising number of pet owners sleep with their pets, but the experience differs widely depending on whom you ask. While some revel in the cozy companionship of their dog or cat sharing their bed, others find it interferes with getting a quality night's sleep.
— 6 min read
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Cat Tips

8 Ways You May Accidentally Offend Your Kitty

Many cat owners become frustrated by their cat's rejection of their love and attention. Cuddles and petting are returned with hissing and scratches. If that sounds familiar, here are 8 actions that might put you in the 'doghouse' with your cat, and how to stay on good terms instead.
— 4 min read
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Cat Tips

Put an End to Tormenting Itchy Skin and Incessant Scratching

You wouldn't ignore this if this happened to you. So take heed when it's your poor pet. And discover the hidden reason behind the itchy torment. Otherwise, not only will she be miserable, but through constant scratching she could create a secondary infection.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

Through Your Cat's Eyes: 5 Ways to Enrich Her Environment

If you share your home with a feline, you may not realize it, but you truly are living with a 'captive animal.' Wild or not, I firmly believe all kitties should live indoors. Try these tactics today to help your cat adapt and feel more at ease living indoors with you.
— 7 min read
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