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Ways to Celebrate International Cat Day

In honor of all the wonderful cats around the world, it's a great day to increase enrichment for your cat, pamper them with their favorite things, and help cats who don’t...
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How to Show Your Cat You Love Them

Ways to show cats we love them include giving them choices and by playing with them.
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How to Have a Cat-Friendly Home

When we see cats doing things that seem undesirable to us, such as scratching, chewing, and biting, we must remember that these are instinctive behaviors that cats have t...
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Brown tabby and white cat stretching up to scratch on a tall sisal scratching post

Why Adopting Kittens in Pairs Is a Good Idea

Believe it or not, adopting two kittens makes life easier than adopting just one!
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How to Prepare Pets for Your Return to Work

If you're set to return to work after some time at home, your cat or dog will likely need to adjust to the new routine. Here's how to help them.
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Two cats in an office without a person

Bird Feather Plucking: What to Know

Why is my bird plucking feathers? How do you treat feather plucking in birds. Here's what you need to know about feather-picking behavior.
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an African grey parrot with missing feathers due to feather plucking

Enrichment for Shelter Cats

Shelter cat enrichment resource outlines reasons for, benefits of, and various forms of enhancing felines' lives and provides sample enrichment plans.
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White and gray cat in a kennel playing with an interactive toy, with a pink enclosed bed

Outdoor Catio Ideas: What You Need to Know

Catteries and catios provide a safe way for cats to enjoy time outdoors. Get outdoor catio ideas and info about building them.
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White cat enjoying time in an outdoor catio or cattery

New Cat Checklist: Welcome Your New Feline Friend Home

Are you bringing a new cat home? This new cat checklist will help you learn what you need to welcome your new pet home.
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Two kittens, one white and one tabby, who were just adopted and brought home

How to Prevent Kitten Play That's Too Rough

Sometimes kitten play can become too rough. Learn how to teach kittens appropriate play skills and give them outlets for their energy.
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tabby kitten playing with larger cat

Why Does My Cat Meow So Much?

Why does my cat meow so much? Here's what it could mean if your cat is meowing a lot — and how to manage excessive vocalization.
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Gray kitten meowing loudly

How to Walk a Cat on Leash

Walking a cat can enrich your pet's life; it lets cats explore the world in a safe way. Learn how to walk a cat on a leash or harness.
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Well-Behaved Dog: Training, Play, Socialization

Daily interaction in the form of training, play, socialization, and down time are important for fostering a well-mannered and well-behaved dog.
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Well-behaved dog walking on a leash with person's legs showing

How to Pick Safe Bird Toys

Safe bird toys are a must for pet birds to get exercise and mental stimulation. Here's how to pick safe bird toys for enrichment and fun.
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pet African gray parrot with a colorful, wooden safe bird toy

Rabbit Toys to Buy and DIY Bunny Toys

Check out fun ideas for safe rabbit toys, including inexpensive DIY bunny toys like cardboard boxes, newspapers, chunks of wood, PVC tubes, and paper towel rolls.
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gray bunny with her rabbit toys, including a food and treat puzzle game

How to Prevent Cat Behavior Problems

Cat behavior problems can affect your relationship with your pet. Learn how to prevent cat behavior issues in kittens.
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