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Cute kittens sleeping peacefully in a cardboard box, creating a warm and cozy scene.

Cats / Getting Started

Understanding Kitten Biting and How to Stop It

Kitten teeth are small but surprisingly sharp, and a determined kitten latched onto a finger or ankle can genuinely hurt. Before reaching for a solution, it helps to understand that biting at this age

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Charming close-up of a tabby cat lounging indoors, beautifully captured in warm lighting.

Cats / Getting Started

How Cats Organise Their Social World

The Felidae, the wider cat family, are solitary predators, and with the sole exception of lions, none live in socially structured groups. Even so, while the wildcat ancestors of the domestic cat were

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Charming portrait of a fluffy domestic cat with striking green eyes and a multicolored coat.

Cats / Getting Started

Obesity in Cats

The most common nutritional problem among UK pets is simple overconsumption, too many calories leading to excess weight. Current estimates suggest between 39 and 52 per cent of British cats are overwe

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

Cats / Getting Started

Choosing and Using a Scratching Post for Your Cat

Scratching is completely natural for cats — it keeps their claws in good condition, stretches their muscles, and marks their territory. Without a proper outlet, that instinct turns to your sofa, carpe

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A fluffy Ragdoll cat enjoys a gentle pet on a cozy knit blanket.

Cats / Getting Started

Ragdoll Cats: Temperament, Colours, and Cost, Covered

Considering a Ragdoll for your household? It's an easy breed to fall for. First bred in the 1960s by American breeder Ann Baker, Ragdolls have built their reputation on a docile, placid temperament an

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Charming close-up of a tabby cat lounging indoors, beautifully captured in warm lighting.

Cats / Getting Started

Tips to Make Travelling With Your Cat Much Easier

Most cats are homebodies by nature, and travel is rarely their idea of a good time. But relocations, vet visits, and the occasional trip happen, and a few consistent habits make the experience conside

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