Articles by Kat L. Smith

Kat L. Smith

Kat L. Smith is a writer and editor based in Queens, New York. They have written for LIVEKINDLY about a wide range of topics related to sustainability, lifestyle, house plant care, and food. They share their apartment with their adopted dog, Layla, and Vivi, a one-eared cat. 

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  nutrition

  8 Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables You Can Share With Your Dog

  Eight in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet

  Eight in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet

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  behaviour

  The Feline Five Is a Personality Test That Could Actually Be Useful

  You could solve the mystery that is your kitty

  You could solve the mystery that is your kitty

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  nutrition

  Could Fish Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Footprint? It’s Complicated

  All those cartoons of cats staring longingly at fish bowls might not be so far off. A new study suggests seafood could help sustainably meet the world’s protein needs

  All those cartoons of cats staring longingly at fish bowls might not be so far off. A new study suggests seafood could help sustainably meet the world’s protein needs

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  health

  7 Purebred Cat Breeds Likely to Suffer from Genetic Disorders

  And why this means adopting a cat from a rescue centre could be a better choice

  And why this means adopting a cat from a rescue centre could be a better choice

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  shopping

  9 Pet-Safe Flower Bouquets For Mother’s Day

  These stems are sure to make Mom smile (and avoid a trip to the pet ER).

  These stems are sure to make Mom smile (and avoid a trip to the pet ER).

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  health

  Get This: While Your Cat Is High on Catnip, They’re Also Repelling Pests

  Duuuude...where are the mosquitos?

  Duuuude...where are the mosquitos?