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Cats / Behaviour

How to Stop Your Cat Jumping on the Kitchen Counter

A cat on the counter is not being naughty. It is doing exactly what its instincts tell it to, and the fix is about the space, not the scolding.

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Cats / Behaviour

Litter Box Basics Every Indian Cat Owner Should Know

Litter box success comes down to a handful of fundamentals that hold true no matter which cat you bring home. Get these right from day one and you will avoid most of the common problems altogether.

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Cats / Behaviour

Feral, Stray or Community Cat? Understanding India's Street Cats

India's cities and towns are home to a very large free-roaming cat population, and the terms used to describe these cats are often mixed up. Knowing the difference matters, especially if you are tryin

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Cats / Getting Started

Kitten Development: Understanding Your 3-Month-Old Kitten's Journey

By three months old, the wobbly newborn stage is long behind your kitten, and what you are living with now is closer to a small, opinionated teenager: confident, fast, and testing boundaries constantl

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Cats / Getting Started

Living With a Blind Cat: How to Keep Your Home Safe and Familiar

Vision loss becomes more common as cats age. The most frequent cause is high blood pressure, which pushes the retina away from the back of the eye. In cats, this is usually the result of an underlying

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Cats / Grooming

How to Bathe a Kitten the Right Way

Most kittens keep themselves clean well enough that regular bathing is rarely necessary, but there are situations, a genuinely messy accident, fleas, or a skin condition your vet is treating, where a

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