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

Cats / Getting Started

What to Do if You Have Found a Lost or Stray Cat

Coming across a cat that seems lost or homeless is a common experience in Indian neighbourhoods, and the right first move depends heavily on figuring out whether the cat actually needs your help at al

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

Cats / Getting Started

Simple Ways to Get a New Cat to Like You

Bringing home a new cat, whether a kitten from a friend's litter or an adult adopted from a shelter, often comes with a period where the cat seems to actively avoid you. This is normal, and it is not

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Cats / Getting Started

What Is a Heart Murmur, and Should You Worry?

During a routine visit, your vet will use a stethoscope to listen to your dog or cat's heart. A normal heartbeat has a steady, even rhythm, whereas an irregular one breaks that rhythm, either with an

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Cats / Getting Started

How Old Is Your Cat in Human Years?

The old rule of one cat year equalling seven human years has been retired by veterinary science for being far too simple. Cats mature explosively in their first two years, then settle into a much slow

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