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Kitten receiving veterinary care on a table. Gloves and syringes visible.

Cats / Health

Boy or Girl? A Simple Guide to Telling Your Cat's Sex

Working out whether a kitten is male or female trips up even experienced cat parents, especially in the first few weeks of life when the anatomy is tiny and the fur has not filled in yet. It matters f

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Cute tabby cat lying on a vibrant carpet in a cozy indoor setting.

Cats / Getting Started

Checking Your Cat's Vital Signs at Home

Cats are remarkably skilled at hiding illness, which makes knowing their normal vital signs genuinely useful, since it becomes far easier to spot what is not normal. Few cat owners could confidently a

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Cute kittens sleeping peacefully in a cardboard box, creating a warm and cozy scene.

Cats / Getting Started

New Kitten Checklist: Ten Things Not to Forget

Getting properly set up before a new kitten arrives makes a real difference to how quickly it settles into its new home. Here’s what’s worth having ready in advance.

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A group of five cute kittens exploring and playing on lush green grass outdoors.

Cats / Getting Started

Your Kitten's Development in the First 6 Weeks

The first six weeks of a kitten's life pack in more change than almost any other stretch of their development, from a blind, deaf newborn to a wobbly, curious, almost fully weaned kitten. Here is a we

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Kitten receiving veterinary care on a table. Gloves and syringes visible.

Cats / Health

Cherry Eye in Cats: A Rare but Recognisable Condition

If you spot a pink or reddish lump in the corner of your cat's eye, it can be alarming. In most cases, this is what is commonly called cherry eye, a condition that looks dramatic but is manageable onc

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