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Cats.

A little understanding goes a long way with your independent companion.

Cats / Health

Hookworms in Cats: A Small Parasite With an Outsized Effect on Blood

Hookworms are easy to overlook until a cat becomes noticeably weak, because their main damage happens quietly, one small bite at a time.

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Cats / Grooming

Why Does My Cat Follow Me to the Bathroom? The Real Reasons Behind This Odd Habit

For a species famous for its independence, cats can be surprisingly clingy about one very specific space: the bathroom. If your cat waits outside the door, pushes it open, or hops onto the counter the

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Cats / Health

Is Lavender Dangerous for Cats? Risks and Safety Tips

Lavender's calming reputation has made it a popular addition to Indian homes, from potted plants on the balcony to diffusers and scented sachets in the wardrobe. For cats, however, lavender in concent

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Cats / Behaviour

Why Do Cats Slap Each Other?

That quick paw swipe between two cats can mean very different things depending on everything else happening around it.

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Cats / Getting Started

What's Behind Your Cat's Intense Stare

There are moments in life where sustained eye contact is expected, a job interview or wedding vows, for instance. But intense eye contact outside those situations, otherwise known as staring, always f

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Cats / Behaviour

Why Cats Like Being Pet: The Areas They Enjoy Most and Why

Not every cat enjoys being touched everywhere, and understanding why petting feels good, and where it feels good, makes for a considerably more relaxed cat and a considerably fewer number of surprise

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