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

Cats / Getting Started

Fleas and Flea Control in Cats: A Practical Guide

The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, is by far the most common flea found on cats and dogs; fleas from rabbits, hedgehogs and other animals turn up occasionally but are far less frequent. Many cats ca

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Cute tabby cat lying on a vibrant carpet in a cozy indoor setting.

Cats / Getting Started

Do Cats Fart? The Honest Answer

Understanding the basics of feline digestion is genuinely useful for any cat owner, and that includes an unglamorous but real topic: flatulence. Not every animal passes gas, but cats certainly can, ev

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Cute tabby cat lying on a vibrant carpet in a cozy indoor setting.

Cats / Getting Started

How to Find a Reliable Cat Sitter

Cats generally cope with short trips better than dogs do, thanks to the litter tray and their general comfort with solitude, but a multi-day absence still calls for someone checking in, and finding th

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A cute gray cat lounging comfortably on a vibrant patterned blanket indoors.

Cats / Getting Started

Places Where Cats Like to Be Pet (and the Ones to Avoid)

Every cat has individual preferences, but there are a handful of spots most cats consistently enjoy, and a handful most cats tolerate poorly. Learning the general map before experimenting saves both o

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