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Cats / Behaviour

Cat Spraying Indoors: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Few things test a cat parent's patience like walking into a room and catching that unmistakable, sharp smell near the curtains or the sofa leg. Before reaching for the cleaning spray in frustration, i

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Cats / Training

Litter Training Your Kitten: A Step by Step Guide

Most kittens start gaining bladder and bowel control, and begin watching their mother use the litter box, from around three to four weeks of age, so many arrive in a new home already halfway there. Yo

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Cats / Getting Started

Playing With Your Cat: Making the Most of Playtime

Most cats enjoy interacting with their owners, and play is one of the most effective ways to build that bond. For kittens, play is a genuine part of healthy development, and for most adult cats it rem

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Cats / Health

Lyme Disease in Cats: Why It's Rarely the Real Concern

Lyme disease gets a lot of attention in pet health circles, largely because of how seriously it affects dogs and people. For cats, the picture is genuinely different, and it is worth saying plainly up

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Cats / Health

Cat Throwing Up Clear Liquid: What It Usually Means

Clear liquid vomit looks less alarming than a coloured mess, but it still carries information worth reading. Most of the time it points to an empty or irritated stomach, though the pattern matters mor

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Cats / Nutrition

Can Cats Eat Human Food?

Food does more than sustain us — it's a way we connect with each other, whether that's a family recipe passed down for generations or snacks shared with friends. It's natural to want your cat in on th

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