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Cats / Behaviour

Helping Your Cat Cope With Pet Loss

Cats notice when a companion animal is gone, and a growing body of research suggests many genuinely grieve, even if the science is still cautious about the word.

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Cats / Behaviour

Catnip and Indian Cats: Is It Safe to Use?

Catnip has become easier to find in Indian pet stores and online in recent years, whether as dried leaves, sprays or stuffed into toys. If you have ever seen a cat roll, drool and tumble around after

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Cats / Health

Pugs, Up Close: Temperament, Health, and What Makes Them So Photogenic

Pugs are one of the oldest dog breeds around, though nobody can pin down exactly how old — and they've become one of the most recognisable, showing up on everything from socks to phone cases to coffee

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Cats / Health

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis: Understanding the Cat Herpesvirus

Feline viral rhinotracheitis, caused by feline herpesvirus type one, is one of the two viruses behind the vast majority of feline upper respiratory infections. It has a few features that make it worth

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Cats / Nutrition

Understanding Your Cat's Heat Cycle: What to Expect and How to Cope

An unspayed female cat's first heat cycle, or oestrus, typically arrives between four and six months of age, though it can start earlier in some cats, particularly in warmer Indian climates where long

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Cats / Health

What Is the Average Lifespan of a Domestic Cat?

How long a cat lives depends on a combination of factors within your control and some that are simply down to genetics. Understanding the averages, and what actually moves the needle, helps set realis

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