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A white cat's claws being trimmed with a grooming tool in a close-up shot.

Cats / Grooming

How, and Why, to Bathe Your Cat

Most cats are meticulous self-groomers, equipped with a rough tongue and remarkable flexibility that lets them keep clean without any help from you. That said, there are genuine situations where only

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

Cats / Behaviour

Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals as 'Gifts'?

For a cat with any access to the outdoors, whether a balcony, a terrace or a garden, arriving home to a dead lizard, bird or mouse on the doorstep is a fairly common experience. Unpleasant as it is, t

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Adorable ginger kitten playing with a yellow toy on a fluffy white carpet indoors.

Cats / Behaviour

Why Do Cats Like High Places?

A cat's favourite spot in most homes tends to be somewhere up: a wardrobe top, a high shelf, the back of a sofa. This is not a quirky preference so much as deeply wired instinct, and understanding it

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Two playful kittens nestled in a basket surrounded by colorful toys indoors.

Cats / Getting Started

How to Socialise Your Kitten Properly

Socialisation shapes how confident, friendly and adaptable your kitten grows up to be, and the window in which it matters most closes earlier than most new owners expect. Doing it well is less about a

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Adorable group of kittens looking up from a basket, captured in soft daylight.

Cats / Getting Started

Helping a New Cat or Kitten Settle Into Your Home

Arriving in a brand-new home is a big deal for a tiny kitten, and every kitten handles it differently depending on its personality, from confident to shy. Whatever the temperament, leaving its mother

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