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Tips to Control Cat Allergy Symptoms if You Live With a Cat

Allergic to cats? Learn tips to help you control your cat allergy symptoms to make it easier to handle living with a cat.
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tabby cat lying on an orange bed

How to Give a Cat a Pill

Learn easy tips for how to give a cat a pill, including hiding the pill in treats, using a pill gun, having the pill made into a different formula, and more.
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cat with pill bottles

How to Find a Good Veterinarian

A veterinarian should be a good fit for both you and your pet. Here are some helpful guidelines for how to find a veterinarian near you.
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veterinarian examining a small dog

Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

Answers to questions about heartworm disease in dogs and cats: prevention, spread of disease, signs and symptoms, tests, treatment and prognosis.
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Trevor, a brown and white dog tilting his head

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating disease in cats caused by a corona virus. Learn about signs, diagnosis and treatment.
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Young cats, like this black-and-white kitten, are susceptible to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): Signs, Prevention, Prognosis

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) affects cats’ immune system. Read FAQs about the disease, including transmission, signs, diagnosis, and prognosis.
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Rico, a tabby cat who is feline leukemia virus (FeLV) positive, lying on his side on a blue shelf

Feeding Your Cat

Feeding your cat can be a challenge. Should you feed her wet or dry food? What if he is a picky eater? What if she is overweight? Read on for help.
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Three cats eating wet food from a bowl

Liver Disease in Cats: Signs, Treatment, Prognosis

Fatty liver disease in cats, aka feline hepatic lipidosis, is caused by an accumulation of fats, or lipids, in the liver tissue. Learn about the signs of cat liver diseas...
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Woman holding her tabby cat with liver disease (feline hepatic lipidosis)

The Best Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas: Toys, Puzzles, and More

Learn some of the best indoor cat enrichment ideas, including interactive cat toys, food puzzles, catios, and more.
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white-and-black indoor cat playing with a toy with colorful balls, one of many cat enrichment ideas

Why Cats Knead (aka Making Biscuits)

Learn about cats making biscuits, or kneading, a fascinating and wonderful aspect of feline evolutionary behavior.
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Siamese kitten making biscuits on a colorful cat bed

How to Keep Your Cat Cool When It's Hot Outside

If your home is feeling warm, here are some tips to transform it into a kitty oasis so that you have a cool cat.
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Calico cat lying in a white porcelain sink

How to Foster Contagious Cats

Samantha Bell, Best Friends' cat expert, wants to share her experience to ease any doubts about fostering sick cats.
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Two kittens with scabies sitting on a tiny couch next to each other

What Does Catnip Do to Cats?

Watch this video to find out the variety of ways cats can react to catnip.
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Gray tabby cat lying on her side, with catnip scattered around her and tongue sticking slightly out

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 3: Stress

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box is because of stress in their lives, and it's up to us to figure it out.
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Tabby and white cat with wide eyes

How to Use Foraging Mats as Cat Enrichment

Foraging mats, or snuffle mats, engage your cat’s mind and body and prevent boredom.
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Black cat lying next to an orange foraging mat

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 4: Other Cats

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box consistently is due to stress from other cats; here's what you can do.
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One cat exiting a litter box while another cat watches

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