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Cats / Getting Started

How to Find a Reliable Cat Sitter

Cats generally cope with short trips better than dogs do, thanks to the litter tray and their general comfort with solitude, but a multi-day absence still calls for someone checking in, and finding th

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

Cats / Behaviour

Why Do Cats Lick Their Paws After Eating?

That brief pause after a meal, paw raised and being carefully licked clean, is such a familiar cat habit that it barely registers as unusual, though there is a genuine reason behind it.

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A peaceful scene of a cat sleeping on a bed with a quilted cover.

Cats / Behaviour

Why Your Cat Picks You Over Its Own Bed

It is a familiar scene for many cat owners: settling into bed for the night, only for the cat to arrive and claim a spot, often directly on top of a face or chest, despite having a perfectly cosy bed,

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

Cats / Health

How Much Playtime Does Your Cat Actually Need?

Cats have a reputation for being lazy, but that reputation is misleading. In the wild, a cat's day is built around short, intense bursts of stalking, chasing and pouncing. Indoor cats, especially in I

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