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Most veterinarians, animal rescues, and the general public recommend spaying or neutering pet cats, but why is that?

The short answer is that it reduces the risk of unwanted kittens and is overall a healthier option than leaving cats reproductively intact.

Grooming is a normal behavior for cats; It helps them to keep their coats clean and silky smooth.

Sometimes, however, cats can exhibit a behavior known as overgrooming. This condition can be due to a variety of reasons and can be difficult to find a solution.

As a society, our viewpoint on how pets (cats specifically) fit into our lives has drastically changed over the past few decades. Nowadays, it is very common for domestic cats to be considered members of the family.

In this cat water fountain guide, we’ll outline everything, including: their odd relationship with drinking water, how water impacts their health, details on hard water and biofilm, right into what to look for when you’re shopping for a fountain. 

Cats come in all shapes and sizes, but how do you know when they’re done growing? When do you exchange kitten food for cat food? What are their developmental stages? 

Each cat is an individual and there is some variation between breeds too, but there are general timelines that you can reference as your cat ages.

Just like humans, there are many reasons cats sneeze, and not all of them are because they’re sick. 

If your cat just sneezes every now and then, it’s probably because they had a tickle or inhaled a piece of dust. 

The smell hits your nose, and you know it—there’s cat pee somewhere where it shouldn’t be. Spraying and marking behavior is a challenging issue to address, but that’s why I’m here.

Cats’ noses can be wet or dry, but do you know why? Some of it is related to evolution and some of it is reflective of their health.

Let’s take a look at how kitty noses work, what’s normal, and what may be something to monitor.

Okay, we’re going to talk about kitty bathroom habits: pee and poop.

It’s a gross topic for some, but knowing what’s normal and what’s not can help you monitor your cat’s health. And with some conditions, like a urinary blockage, early detection is crucial to a positive outcome.

Do you ever look at a cat and wonder what they see? 

You’ve probably heard they have great vision—in some ways, that’s true, while in other ways, it’s not (surprising, right?). 

Whisker Wednesday is a popular social media hashtag, but do you know why cats have whiskers? Do you know how they work? 

Before we dive into what cats think of humans, it’s fair to say, we don’t have all the answers yet. We have a lot of assumptions, but there’s so much more research we need on the human-cat relationship.

Does your cat like to make biscuits? This phrase is a comical comparison that cat’s kneading behavior looks like they’re kneading dough.

Kneading is when a cat rhythmically opens and closes their paws on an object, like a blanket, an animal, their human or even the air!

Loss of appetite can be a very scary thing for cat owners. 

Although it doesn’t always mean something’s wrong, sometimes, it can be the first indicator that there’s a problem. 

We’ll take a look at the most common causes and what you can do to get your cat back on track.

Unprovoked cat bites are scary and can be dangerous, but knowing the reasons behind why they might happen is a great way to stay safe.

Before we look at each, we want to remind you to be careful and take all cat bites seriously. Cat bites often get infected and require oral or IV antibiotics, and sometimes even surgery.