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A cozy close-up of two domestic cats lounging inside on a wooden floor.

Cats / Getting Started

The Many Reasons Behind a Cat's Purr

Working out when a toddler is happy is fairly simple: a smile means yes, and no smile means something is needed, food, attention, comfort, or stimulation. Dogs are much the same: a wagging tail means

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A domestic black and white cat sits on the floor indoors, lit by natural daylight.

Cats / Getting Started

Eight Common Cat Problems, and How to Fix Them

We love our cats when they wind around our legs, knead our laps, or lock eyes with us and purr. We love them rather less at three in the morning, when they're tearing through the house, or when a perf

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Adorable black and white kitten with a curious gaze resting on a white duvet. Perfect for pet lovers.

Cats / Getting Started

How to Care for Your Cat and Her Kittens After Birth

The first two weeks after a litter arrives are mostly about staying out of the way while providing exactly what mother and kittens need close at hand. Here is what that looks like in practice.

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Adorable Siamese and tabby cats lounging on a checkered floor, captured in a cozy indoor setting.

Cats / Getting Started

The Origins of Purring

Purring is a remarkable sound, and even now it is not entirely clear exactly how cats produce it. Domestic cats are not alone in this ability either; several of the larger members of the cat family ca

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