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The Rules of Hugging Your Cat

May 1, 2020

There’s a special kitty holiday coming up. May 30th is International Hug Your Cat Day! Kitties are purrfect cuddle buddies. However, there are some things to keep in mind when … Read More »

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Kids and Kitties

March 1, 2020

Has your youngster been begging for a kitty? Or has a cute furball recently joined your household? Growing up with cats can be very beneficial to children. However, there are … Read More »

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5 Adorable Things Your Cat Will Do Over The Holidays

December 1, 2019

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, many of us are busy with preparations. Shopping, cooking, decorating, wrapping gifts, and planning for events certainly do make for a lot … Read More »

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Cuddly Kitten Day

March 15, 2019

There’s an adorable kitty holiday around the corner. March 23rd is Cuddly Kitten Day! Cats are adorable at any age, but they’re almost impossibly cute when they are little. Read … Read More »

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5 Ways to Tell if Your Cat is Healthy

February 1, 2019

February is National Cat Health Month! Although our feline pals are quite easy to care for, just like any other animal, they are susceptible to illness and injury. However, cats … Read More »

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And Meow, A Word About Litterboxes

September 15, 2018

There are many things to love about cats, but one of the best things about our feline buddies is the fact that they are so clean. Fluffy will groom herself … Read More »

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Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day

January 15, 2018

Does your cat sometimes meow as though she is asking a question? Fluffy certainly is very curious! In fact, our feline pals can be a bit nosy at times. As … Read More »

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Thanksgiving With Cats

November 1, 2017

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! As you prepare for the autumn holiday, your cat will no likely be supervising you closely. In fact, Fluffy may have a few plans … Read More »

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Explaining Your Cat’s Aversion to the Litterbox

August 15, 2017

Is your cat eliminating outside of her litterbox? It’s not uncommon for our feline friends to develop an aversion to their bathrooms—in fact, about one in every 10 cats shuns … Read More »

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Hug Your Cat Day

June 1, 2017

Did you know that there is a day specifically devoted to hugging cats? June 4th is officially Hug Your Cat Day! Of course, for some of us, every day is … Read More »

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