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Why Does My Cat Chew or Lick Plastic Bags?

Plastic bags are dangerous to your cat for so many reasons. If chewed, there’s a risk of choking and intestinal blockage. Playing with plastic bags creates a risk of strangulation and suffocation. Not every cat does this behavior but if your kitty does, it can be a seemingly endless battle to keep plastic bags out ...

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Why Does My Cat Carry Food Away From the Bowl?

  You’ve set up the ideal feeding station for your cat. You picked the perfect bowl and maybe even put a placemat underneath to catch any food or water spills. You’ve done your research and picked top quality food for your cat. Instead of enjoying her meal at the feeding station though, your cat grabs ...

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Your Cat’s Personal Space: Why it Matters

When it comes to our personal space, we feel most comfortable when we have control over how much we need. For instance, it’s much more pleasant to enter a waiting room that isn’t crowded, allowing us to choose where to sit and the distance we want from others. Isn’t it a relief to board a ...

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Why Do Cats Groom so Much?

why do cats groom so much

  There are so many things to love about cats. One thing humans truly appreciate is that cats are very clean and take meticulous care when it comes to personal hygiene. In fact, grooming takes up a big chunk of a cat’s day. It’s estimated that cats can spend as much as 30-50 percent of their ...

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How to Give Your Cat a Bath

how to give your cat a bath

  Why Would Your Cat Need a Bath? For most cats, a bath will never be necessary. Cats do such an amazing job of grooming their coats and keeping themselves very clean. There may a situation however, where you have to bathe your cat. If you allow your cat outdoors you may find they had ...

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Your Cat’s Litter Box: 8 Mistakes to Avoid

your cat's litter box: 8 mistakes to avoid

The cat’s relationship with the litter box is more complex than many cat parents realize. We typically assume the litter box to be a place where a cat simply eliminates. It’s the place we want kitty’s pee and poo to be exclusively deposited and as long as kitty follows the plan, everyone is happy. For ...

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Why Some Cats Look as if They Have a Flabby Belly

As your cat walks by, you can’t help but notice what looks like a flabby belly that seems to sway with every step she takes. Does all that loose skin mean your cat is fat or out of shape? Has your mighty feline hunter gone soft? Perhaps not. That loose flap of skin and fat ...

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20 Things Your New Kitten Wants You to Know

  If there’s a new kitten in your life, it may seem overwhelming at first as you figure out what supplies you need, how to get to know the furry new family member and how to keep thim healthy, safe and happy. If your new cat could talk, there’s a good chance these are the ...

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12 Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Cat Parents

When we think of the Thanksgiving holiday, we think of food, family, friends and celebration. Did I mention food? This should be a time of feasts and fun, whether you are enjoying your holiday in a big or small way. One thing you don’t want to have to deal with on Thanksgiving is a trip to ...

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