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Improving Your Cat's Immune System

A good immune system is key to health and happiness. Learn how to boost your cat's immune system.

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Kitty Boot-Camp: A Workout Plan for Your Cat

Learn about how and why to increase exercise in your indoor cat's routine.

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What to Do If Your Cat Is Limping

Here's what to do if you notice your cat is limping.

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Tips for Traveling in an RV With a Cat

Learn ways to keep your cat safe while you travel with an RV.

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Why Is My Cat Drinking More Water?

Three common causes of a cat drinking increased water.

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Cats in Assisted Living Situations

Learn about how cats can help people in assisted living facilities and what you need to know about it.

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How Much Should You Feed Your Cat?

Learn how to determine how many kcals your cat needs per day and how much to feed daily.

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Tips for Choosing a Great Feline Boarding Facility

If you plan to leave your cat at a boarding facility, follow these tips to help you choose one.

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What to Look for in an In-Home Cat Sitter

Learn how to go about finding a good cat sitter when you need to leave your cat home.

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6 Ways to Help Calm a Cat That's Upset

Learn how to calm down a cat that's upset or stressed out.

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Automatic Devices for Fun Cat Care

Ease your cat care routine by getting these automatic cat care devices.

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Pet Cleaning Supplies Every Cat Owner Should Have

Cleaning up after your cat is easier if you have the right supplies. Use this list to check and see if you need anything additional.

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Hidden Causes of Pain in Cats

Learn some hotspots for pain in cats so you can watch those areas and act if you think your cat is in pain.

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Most Common Illnesses in Cats

Find out more about some of the most common feline health problems, so you can recognize when your cat has a problem and get to the vet.

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How to Socialize a New Kitten

Learn how best to socialize a kitten including how to keep safety in mind while doing so.

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Quiz - Are You Making Cat Care Mistakes?

We all want to do whatever we can to help our cats live long lives with the highest quality possible. Unfortunately, many people do things every day, without meaning to, which shorten their cats' lives. Take this quiz to find out if you're making any cat care mistakes.

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How to Avoid Costly Veterinary Bills for Your Cat

Don't avoid taking your cat to the vet because of fear of the cost. Learn how you can prepare for vet bills and avoid costly ones while still providing care.

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Dealing with End of Life Issues for Your Cat

Learn everything you need to know about end of life issues for your cat.

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Is In-Home Euthanasia Right for You and Your Cat?

Learn what you need to know about having your cat euthanized in your home and whether it's right for you and your cat.

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How You Can Care for Your Cat After You're Gone

It's not a fun thing to think about what will happen to your cat if you're unable to care for her anymore, but it's important. Learn the steps required to ensure quality care for your cat after you're gone.

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Moving with Cats: Easing a Move for You and Your Cat

Read these step-by-step tips for easing a move for your cat. Find ways to make a move for your cat as peaceful as possible.

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Creating the Best Environment for Your Cat

Find out what you need to know to create the best Zen space for your cat.

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How to Tell If Your Cat Is in Pain

Learn the most common ways cats show us that they are experiencing pain. Find out when to call the veterinarian.

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Why Should I Take My Cat to the Vet?

Many people don't take their cats to the veterinarian routinely. Find out why it's important to take your cat to the vet.

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Animal Cruelty: Signs and Prevention of Cruelty to Cats

Cats can suffer from neglect and abuse at the hands of their owners or others. Find out how to spot cat abuse and what to do about it.

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Earth Day: How to Green-Up Your Cat-Care Routine

Earth day is an important day to consider how we care for the planet. Cat care can be green, too. Find out how.

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Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy: Giving Your Cat Fluids at Home

Giving subcutaneous fluids to your cat at home can be intimidating, but using this article and its accompanying videos to remember the steps will make it easier.

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Dehydration in Cats: How Can You Tell If a Cat Is Dehydrated?

Cats have a low thirst drive, and dehydration can occur quickly and be serious. Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatments here, and find out ways to tell if your cat is dehydrated.

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How to Be Prepared for Your Cat's Veterinary Bills

Veterinary costs can be an intimidating part of owning a cat. How can you be prepared for and lower your cat vet bills?

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Cat Costumes: Purr-ific or Cat-astrophe?

Halloween is coming up, and the rest of the holiday season will follow fast in its footsteps. These are festive, joyful times and, as cat-lovers, we want to include our feline family members in the celebration. Adorable pictures of cats dressed as flowers, pumpkins, witches, and Ewoks plaster our social media pages, and we all want to share special images of our own sweet kitties. But are costumes for cats a good idea?

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How To Scruff Your Cat

Learn how to properly scruff your cat so you'll be able to safely contain him or her when needing to administer medication or for safe transport.

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How To Take Your Cat To The Vet

Tips on how to take your cat to the vet with as little stress as possible.

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How To Clean Cat Ears

Step by step process on how to clean cat ears.

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How to Clean Urine Stains

Learn how to detect and clean cat urine stains.

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How To Know When Your Cat Is Sick

It can be hard to tell that a cat is sick. As a conscientious owner, you may be tempted to blame yourself if your cat falls ill, but in fact cats often hide illness. Read this article to learn how to recognize your cat’s sick signs before the next crisis.

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How To Give Paste Preparations to Cats

How to give your cat paste preparations for conditions like hairballs.

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How to Decide on an Indoor or Outdoor Lifestyle for Your Cat

Tips on how to decide whether an indoor or outdoor lifestyle will be best for your cat.

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How To Nurse Your Cat at Home

How to nurse your cat back to health after an illness/injury in the comfort of your home.

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How To Manage Pain in Cats

Learn how to asses and manage pain in cats who are ill or injured.

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How To Give Liquid Medications

Learn the proper way to give your cat liquid medication.

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How to Brush Your Cat’s Teeth: VIDEO

Cats can sometimes resist having their teeth brushed. Watch this informative video for tips and tricks on the proper way to brush a cat's teeth.

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Learn to Build a Hidden Litter Box: VIDEO

This smart woman found a way to create a private litter box spot that also looks nice in her home. Watch how she did it.

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How to Prepare to Give Subcutaneous Fluids to Your Cat: VIDEO

This great video shows you step-by-step how to prepare the bag of fluids that you will use for giving your cat subcutaneous fluids at home.

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How to Give Your Cat Subcutaneous Fluids at Home: VIDEO

This video is a step-by-step reminder of how to give your cat subcutaneous fluids at home.

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