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Tips for Bringing Home a New Pet

Bringing home a new pet? Learn about pet-proofing your home, introducing pets to each other, and more to help your pet adjust to their new home.

family gathered outside with two black-and-tan dogs

Tips for Moving With Pets

Planning on moving with pets? There are challenges to moving with a dog, cat, or other pet but also several ways to minimize the stress. Here are some tips.

person and dog sitting together and smiling

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.

tabby kitten playing with larger cat

Kidney Disease in Cats: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

Learn about kidney disease in cats: signs and symptoms, causes, treatment options (including new options like renal transplant), and prognosis.

orange-and-white cat lying down

Keeping Dogs and Cats Warm and Safe in Winter

Keep dogs and cats safe and warm in winter and cold weather: antifreeze dangers, warm outdoor pet houses, keeping drinking water from freezing, etc.

Woman holding a terrier dog wearing a red sweater

How to Introduce Cats to Each Other

Knowing how to introduce cats to each other will reduce the likelihood of problems such as fighting. Here's what to know about introducing cats.

longhair Siamese cat sitting with another cat, a dog, and a person after the cats were introduced to each other successfully

Why Cats Knead (aka Making Biscuits)

Learn about cats making biscuits, or kneading, a fascinating and wonderful aspect of feline evolutionary behavior.

Siamese kitten making biscuits on a colorful cat bed

Why You Should Give Your Cat a Cardboard Box

Find out why cats who have boxes have lower stress levels than cats who do not have boxes.

Gray cat with head and paw sticking out of a cardboard box

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.

Calico cat lying in a white porcelain sink

How to Reduce Your Cat's Stress During Fireworks

Here are three tips, including a new one recently discovered, on how to help your cats feel safe and calm during fireworks and loud festivities.

Black cat peeking head out of a hole in an enclosed bin

How to Foster Contagious Cats

Samantha Bell, Best Friends' cat expert, wants to share her experience to ease any doubts about fostering sick cats.

Two kittens with scabies sitting on a tiny couch next to each other

10 Reasons to Adopt a Cat

If you’ve ever considered adopting a cat or adding another to your crew, now is the time. Here's why.

Gray and white cat lying in a cardboard box

All About Cat Hissing

Cat hissing is not “mean," it’s communication.

A tabby and white cat hissing with mouth open and ears back

How to Help Your Foster Cat Get Adopted Faster

When potential adopters meet foster kittens or adult cats, the felines might not always aim to impress. Here's how to help them show off their personalities.

Person playing with a wand toy with her foster kitten

Cat Waking You Up at Night? What to Do

The secret to getting your cat to sleep through the night involves four things.

Gray cat sleeping on an orange cushion

Video: All About Catios

Catios provide safe and enriching ways for cats to explore and experience nature, upgrading their lives.

Cat in a catio walking on a wooden branch with a screened roof