cat lifestyle
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Winter Pet Hazards: Keep Your Pets Safe This Season
Winter brings hidden dangers for pets – find out how to keep them safe
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Cat Christmas Presents That Will Keep Your Kitty Purring Through NYE
What to get the cat who (literally) has everything?
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How to Calculate Your Cat’s *Real* Age In Human Years
Whatever their real age, they’re still your baby
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The Secret to Persuading Your Cat to Do (Almost) Anything
Work with your cat and not against them
- health
‘XL Bully Cat’ Breed Trend Sparks Outrage As Experts Warn of Severe Health Risks
Experts say this AI-like breeding trend is susceptible to serious health issues
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Will Cats & Dogs *Ever* Get Along? Experts Debunk the Rivalry Myths
Think cats and dogs are natural enemies? Think again
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Litter-Free Life: A Complete Guide to Toilet Training Your Cat
Say goodbye to litter boxes... Here’s how to toilet-train your cat for a cleaner, greener home
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The Heroic Man Looking After Lebanon’s War-Torn Pets Was Bombed
Houssein Hamze has been feeding the pets of people fleeing the conflict in Lebanon. Now he’s lost his home and vital resources for the cats, dogs and other animals he cares for
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Why Your Cat Can’t Stop Watching TV – and What it Means for Their Health
From ‘Cat TV’ to Netflix, discover why your feline is hooked on the screen – and if it’s actually good for them
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How to Train Your Cat to Behave At Your Dinner Parties
That small plates feast you’ve cooked is meant to impress your pals, not your thieving kitty
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Pets Are Incredibly Good For Your Mental Health
Experts share the science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support
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11 Vets You Should Follow on TikTok
TikTok has a ton of veterinarians giving helpful (and entertaining) advice
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How to Stop Your Outdoor Cat From Moving in With Your Neighbours
Thanks to your neighbour’s treats, your kitty’s over-the-fence visits are starting to become uncomfortably regular...
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Welcome to Cat Island: Where Feline Residents Outnumber Humans 20 to 1
For cat lovers, it’s nothing short of paradise
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How Does Your Cat Choose Which Lap to Sit On (and Why Isn’t it Yours)?
Hiding treats in your pockets out of sheer desperation? Learn how to make your thighs the Chosen Ones
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Therapy Cat Who Supports Trafficking Survivors Crowned Cat of the Year
The seven-year-old rescue is a shining example of the difference a little bit of feline love can make
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Cat Chat: Why Do Cats Meow At Humans... But Not Each Other?
Meowing isn’t something adult cats naturally direct at each other – they’ve adapted it just for us
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Happy Cat, Happy Life: 5 Enrichment Tips to Keep Your Kitty Content
What is enrichment and why is it so important to keep your kitty happy?
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This Irresponsible Article in The Cut Makes Light of Abhorrent Animal Neglect
If your mental health is causing you to neglect your pet, find them immediate care while you get help
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What to Do, Practically, When Your Pet Dies
It might not be something you ever want to think about, but planning ahead will be a help when the time comes
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I Am a ‘Cat Lady’ and I’m Not Miserable at All, Thank You Very Much
American vice-presidential nominee JD Vance made some rude remarks and cat ladies are not having it
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Viral TikTok Trends Are Cute, But Does Your Pet Enjoy Them?
The real impact of social media trends on your pets’ well-being
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How to Photograph Your Pet Like a Pro
The world needs cute pet pics. Here are five tips to go from amateur to Annie Leibovitz
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Renters Reform Bill: Can My Landlord Ban Me From Having Pets?
Know your rights as new legislation comes into place
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Amazon Prime Day Deals: Spoil Your Pets Without Breaking the Bank
Who says sales are just for humans?
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Feline Obsession? Discover Cats Protection’s Cute and Charitable New Collection
Calling all cat lovers...
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Football Merch For Pets
The best accessories to help your pets show their support during the Euros
- behaviour
Viral ‘Hands-In’ Challenge: How To Get Your Pet To Paw-Ticipate
An animal behaviourist explains why they do (and don’t) get involved in the game
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How Long Can I Leave My Cat Home Alone?
With automatic feeders and self-cleaning litter trays, your cat could technically look after themselves... but should they?
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How I Built My Queer Family One Pet at a Time
My life looks nothing like I imagined growing up – but it’s perfectly complete
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Cats With Jobs That No One Asked Them to Do
It’s a busy summer for Larry the Cat at Number 10. Here are some other moggies keeping the world running
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How To Stop Your Cat Pooing in the Garden
Are faeces in your flower beds ruining your garden?
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Pride Products For Pets That Support The LGBTQIA+ Community
From bow ties to treats, shop the best Pride products, so your pet can show their allyship and you can support with your wallet
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How to Make Your Cat’s Oral Care as Stress-Free as Possible
Take things slow to figure out what works best for their pearly whites
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How to Prevent Your Cat From Falling Out the Window
Discover your options for creating a safe window spot for your cat
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How Cats Protection and Refuge Are Empowering Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Learn more about the important partnership between the two charities
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The Comedy Pet Photography Awards Announce Their Winner
Think you’ve got the funniest photo of your pet? These finalists might put you to shame...
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You Can Now Adopt The Cat & Dog Models From IKEA’s New Catalogue
No pets were asked to construct IKEA flat-pack furniture with their significant other in the making of these images
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Why You Should Get a Tattoo of Your Pet
Could this be the ultimate way to show your love for your pet?
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How To Safely Surrender Your Pet If You Have No Other Choice
It should be a last resort, and there are plenty of options to explore first, but here’s how to surrender your pet safely if you have to
- health
Help Your Chonky Pet Lose Weight
Here are some pro tips to help make sure your pet’s weight isn't a problem
- health
RSPCA Urges Pet Parents to Neuter Cats Ahead of Kitten Season
The charity is expecting an influx of kittens this summer
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How Do Dogs and Cats Think?
How can we best understand what’s going on in the minds of our cats and dogs? A neurology specialist veterinary nurse breaks it down
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Dog and Cat Names Inspired By Food
From Potato to Pickle, we round up the best names for your pets
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Cat Parents! The Microchip Law is Here – Avoid £500 Fine
Microchipping your cat is quick and painless – and it’s now required by law
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We Earn £120k, Here’s How Much We Spend On Our Cats In a Month
£2,000 at the vet‘s for a blade of grass stuck up the nose
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6 Ways Your Cat Could Tell You They Are in Pain
Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting
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Astrology-Inspired Cat Names For Your Celestial Kitty
We see a new cat in your future. Here’s what you should name them
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Dog and Cat Names Inspired By Your Favourite TV Shows
From Eastenders to Bridgerton, we round up the best names for your pets
- behaviour
The Surprising Reason Your Cat Can’t Get Enough Of Boxes (And Other Household Objects)
We discover the reasons your cat enjoys so many strange things
- health
How to Prevent and Treat Ticks On Cats
Two vets’ pro tips for preventing your cat from picking up ticks (and how to remove them if it’s too late for that)
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Does Your Cat Need a Gym?
We delve into all things feline fitness to learn whether your cat should be shredding and shedding
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How Dogs and Cats Communicate With Each Other
There might be a language barrier, but these two animals can still become best buds
- health
Declawing is Illegal in the UK – Here’s Why
A veterinarian explains why the inhumane surgery is no joke
- lifestyle
The Pet Abduction Bill Is One Step Closer to Becoming Law
Right now if your pet is stolen, the government treats it as property theft, instead of the loss of a valued family member
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You Don’t Have to Live Like This – You Can Get a Trainer For Your Cat
Tips to help you find a legit behaviourist (according to a veterinary behaviourist)
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Taylor Swift-Inspired Pet Names (From Every Era)
In celebration of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, we unleash the best Taylor Swift-inspired pet names for all the Swifties out there
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How Much Does A Cat Cost?
Not sure if you can afford to bankroll a new cat for the rest of its life? Check out our comprehensive guide for all the costs involved
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5 Ways to Care For Your Senior Cat
From taking them to the vet more often to giving them a hand with grooming, older kitties need a little extra TLC
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The Feline Five Is a Personality Test That Could Actually Be Useful
You could solve the mystery that is your kitty
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How to Put a Cat Flap In Your Rented Home
Got an outdoor cat but a landlord who won’t let you knock a hole through the wall? Rude. Here are your options
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What Are The Different Types Of Pet Insurance?
Everything you need to know about how pet insurance works in the UK
- health
Is the Eclipse Safe for Cats and Dogs? How to Protect Your Pets on 8 April
Everything you need to know about how the partial solar eclipse will affect your pets
- behaviour
Why It’s Time to Stop Using a Spray Bottle to ‘Train’ Your Cat
And how to really get them to stop jumping on the counter
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People Are Bad at Knowing When Their Cats Are Annoyed, Study Says
We can tell when cats are happy, but we’re pretty bad at figuring out when they’re not
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Pet Parent Guilt Is Very Real – Here’s How to Stop Feeling So Bad About It
It’s a super-common feeling, but it isn’t always healthy
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How Cat Tracking Made Me A Better Pet Parent
Finally, the secrets to my cat’s outdoor life have been unlocked
- lifestyle
Pet-Safe Cleaning Products
Because we have to look after the four-legged family members, too
- behaviour
8 Myths About Your Kitten – Busted By a Behaviourist
Forget everything you think you know...
- lifestyle
Get Your Impulsive Puppy Energy Ready – It’s Aries Season
Or the diva cat energy. Either applies this month
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Inject Some Scandi Style Into Your Pets’ Lives With IKEA’s New Pet Collection
Swedish meatballs: optional
- behaviour
Daylight Saving Time Confuses Pets, Too
Animal behaviourist Karen London on how ‘springing forward’ causes your dog or cat to lose sleep, too
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Cat-Safe Easter Eggs to Treat Your Kitty
Why should humans have all the Easter fun? This year there’s more choice of treats for your cat than ever
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Has a Cat Wandered Into Your Life? It Could Be the Cat Distribution System
TikTok thinks the universe just provides you a cat – is that really a thing?
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Should You Kick Your Pet Out of the Room When You Have Sex?
And what to do if you and your partner can’t agree on whether you should have an audience
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Cats and Foxes: Friend or Foe?
A veterinary nurse and cat behaviourist explains the relationship between foxes and cats
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How to Introduce Your Adult Cat to a New Kitten
Whether you have a friendly feline or a senior sourpuss, it’s important to help your cat adjust to a new kitten in the house
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Where to Get Help If You’re Struggling to Afford Your Pet
If you’re struggling with pet care costs, you are far from alone and there’s no shame seeking help. Here’s a few places to start
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What Happens When the Love of Your Life Is Allergic to the Other Love of Your Life?
You don’t have to choose between your SO and your dog or cat – but here’s what may need to happen
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What to Do When Your Partner Isn’t Pulling Their Weight With Your Pet
So you don’t have to be annoyed anymore
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Is It Safe to Have an Outdoor Cat in the UK?
Free-roaming felines are much more common here than in other parts of the world – we uncover the reasons why
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Grab Your Pet and Cue the Waterworks – It’s Pisces Season
Cry into their fur until notable birthday girl Rihanna releases a new album
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Do Dogs and Cats Recognise Themselves in the Mirror?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the cutest of them all?
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Litter Robot: Will My Cat Use an Automatic Litter Box?
I introduced my cat to an automatic litter box, and let’s just say it went off with... multiple hitches
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Nature vs Nurture: Does Your Parenting Style Influence Your Pet’s Behaviour?
Your personality may actually have something to do with your pet’s personality
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How Anthropomorphisation Makes You a Better Pet Parent
What are the benefits of our pets’ human personalities? Psychotherapists and animal behaviourists weigh in
- lifestyle
Could Your Cat Be an Adventure Cat?
How Selvynna Tang trained her kitten, adventure cat Theoretically Teddy, to explore the great outdoors
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10 Common Cat Myths (That Are Actually False)
Peel back the layers of mystery to discover the truth about our feline friends
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What to Know Before Checking Your Cat into a Cattery
Prepare your kitty for their staycation
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Why Senior Cats Make the Best Roommates
I adopted a couple of seniors because cats, like wine, only get better with age
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Why You Should Adopt a ‘Less Adoptable’ Cat
Here’s why bonded kitties, senior cats and felines with FIV make just as amazing pets as any other
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What It’s Like to Be a Hollywood Animal Trainer
“One day you’re working with Meryl Streep, and the next day you literally have a pony at somebody’s party”
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5 Ways AI Will Change the Way You Parent Your Pet – Are You Ready?
Advancements in artificial intelligence are changing everything from the way we detect illnesses to how we keep our pets safe
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Have a Cat But Want a Dog, Too? Here’s How to Make It Work
Just a few things to keep in mind so everything goes smoothly as you all get adjusted
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Everything You Need to Know About Your Cat’s Incredibly Powerful Nose
They have up to 200 million odour receptors that can pick up all the good (and horrible) smells. Learn how to best support their sensitive sniffers
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Easy TikTok Pet Crafts To DIY Your Way To Your Pet’s Heart
Make your own toys, beds, snuffle mats and more and save yourself a bunch of money in the long run
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How Cats Hunt
Cats have evolved to be skilled hunters, but how and why do they still do it?
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8 Pet-Safe Plants Your Cat Can Veg Out On
Cats love the crunch of a houseplant. These ones will do them no harm
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10 Iconic Women Who Prove ‘Cat Lady’ Is a Compliment
Celebrate these cultural icons who took feline fanaticism from shameful to chic
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How to Teach Your Kitty-Obsessed Kid How to Stroke a Cat
Boundaries are the name of the game with this one
- health
Cutting Cat Nails Is Hard, Is This Unusual Viral Hack The Answer?
We asked a behaviourist if this content creator’s approach to cutting his kitten’s nails is something you can try at home
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Can Cats Have Nightmares?
If so, they’re probably about going to the vet in that stupid carrier
- health
10 Longevity Tips From People Whose Pets Have Lived Incredibly Long Lives
Follow these vet-backed tips to help your furry friend live a healthy and full life
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8 Ways to Be a More Eco-Friendly Pet Parent in 2024
Expert tips to help reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint.
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Sustainable Pet Parenting Can Be Stressful. Here’s How to Deal With it
“We have to be good to ourselves the way we want to be good to the planet”
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My Cat’s Morning Screams, Translated
What I think my cat is trying to tell me at the crack of dawn. Every. Single. Morning
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Here Are the Biggest Pet Trends For 2024
From sustainability to training, here’s what the new year promises to bring to the pet world
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11 Ways to Raise Your Cat Parenting Game in 2024
Make this new year a great one for your kitty
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“Kitty Language” Is the Book You Need to Finally Decode Your Cat
The author and artist uses informative (and adorable) images to teach cat parents everything about kitty communication
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Is Your Cat’s Separation Anxiety Ruining Their Life and Yours?
Why your cat freaks out when you’re away (and how to help)
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How to Be a First Responder to Pet-Stain Emergencies
Experts say pet stains are 999 situations – here’s how to act fast
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Should You Give a Pet As a Gift? It Depends
Puppies and kittens are cute, but read this expert advice before attaching a bow to their collars and handing them to a pal
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Study Says ‘Slow Blinking’ At Your Cat Helps You Bond
A team of psychologists at the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth discovered the key to building a bond with cats
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The Greatest Gift You Can Give? Help An Animal in Need
The charities and shelters that need your help this Christmas
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Is Your Cat Mad At You, Or Is That Just Their Face?
Cat behaviourist Kristiina Wilson on how to tell if your cat is grumpy — or if they're just kind of like that
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Bonding Our Cats: a Captain’s Log
What happens when two previously solitary cats become housemates?
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Welcome to the Jungle: How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Pets
Feels high stakes because it kind of is
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Ashley Williams’ Puppy Jumpers Are So Punk Rock
Match your dog in the London designer’s graphic knit patterns of pentagrams, spiders and teddy bears
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8 Ways to Get a Photo With Your Cat as Good as Taylor Swift’s “Time” Cover
Maybe even better...
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7 Steps to Keep Your New Kitten Happy and Healthy
A vet breaks down everything you need to know when you bring home a new kitten
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30 Strange Signs My Cat Is Happy
From puking on your least favourite shoes to biting you less (not zero, just less), here are all the ways to tell if your cat is actually happy
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You Don’t Have to Live Like This – You Can Get a Trainer For Your Cat
Tips to help you find a legit behaviourist (according to a veterinary behaviourist)
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Cats vs Christmas: What to Do With Your Fussy Feline Over the Holidays
From catteries to cat sitters, we break down your options if you’re going to be away from home
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The Cat Breed-Behaviour Connection
Which cats are more likely to have stranger danger? Bite the hand that feeds them? Get the zoomies? Scientists studied 5,700 pet cats and discovered some interesting traits
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Cats Aren’t Loners, After All
Cat behaviourist Kristiina Wilson on the importance of socialising cats
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Why Does My Cat Wake Me Up At the Crack of Dawn?
Here’s what to do when your cat starts pawing at your face before the sun has even come up
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Forget Goat Yoga. Jessamyn Stanley Practises With Her Pets
Turn those barks and meows into namastes
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5 Signs You Should Get Your Cat a Cat
Because 8 paws are better than 4 when it comes to pushing stuff off the table
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Adopting a Cat
From where to begin looking to how to prepare your home for the new arrival
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Gifts For the Classy Cat People in Your Life
Because there’s nothing they love more than displaying their admiration for all things feline
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5 Best Cat Probiotics
Is your cat’s microbiome out of whack? It may be time to add probiotics to their diet
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Niaski is Where Art Fandom Meets Cat Obsession
From Salvador Catli to Frida Catlo and Clawed Monet, illustrator Nia Gould creates whimsical products for pets and their people
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How Many Cat Naps Is Too Many?
A very sleepy kitty isn’t usually a problem, but watch out for these signs of medical distress
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5 Calming Products For Cats
Because when you interrupt that carefully planned daily routine, there’s going to be one frazzled kitty to deal with
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The Best Cat Scratching Posts, Pads and Everything In Between
Your cat’s claws are out. Do you have scratchers at the ready?
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Everything You Need to Throw Your Cat a Party
For their birthday or adoption anniversary or… do you need a reason?
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How the Litter Genie Made Me a Better Cat Dad
The Litter Genie prevents daily scooping, plastic waste and the sights (and smells) of a full litter box
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Your Sleeping Cat Is Twitching So Much They Should Be a Gamer
Why do they do it? A vet on the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep – from sweet dreams to scary spasms
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Why Do Cats Raise a Paw?
Are they saying “Hi” or trying to high-five? Cat behaviourists decode your pet’s cryptic paw signal
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How to Kitten-Proof Your House
A cat behaviourist’s 10 steps for keeping your cat out of trouble
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The Bewitching History of Black Cats and Halloween
How witches, the original cat ladies, and their feline familiars became culturally bound to All Hallows’ Eve
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The Ultimate Shopping List For Your New Cat
Here are all the new cat essentials you need, recommended by real pet parents
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Let’s Talk Eco-Friendly Flooring Options for Pets
Wise choices make your home healthier for you and your pet
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Kim-Joy’s Rescue Cats Love To Watch Her Bake
The quirky, Insta-famous baker and The Great British Bake-Off star on her adopted kitten littermates and their fascination with watching her knead dough
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Flea and Tick Preventatives and Treatments For Cats
From collars to topicals to chews, here are the flea and tick preventatives we’re giving our cats this summer
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How to Stop Your Cat From Using Your Christmas Decorations to Torture You
There is a way to keep these Christmas chaos demons at bay – here are some tips
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The Pros & Cons of Adding a Second Pet to the Family
Double trouble or double the fun? Dog trainer Lindsay Hamrick weighs in
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The Best Way to Immortalise Your Love For Your Furry Friend? A Pet Tattoo by Yeono
The LA-based tattoo artist on the inspiration behind her hyperrealistic pet portraits
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Must Read: Queer Icons and Their Cats
Striking photographs and captivating anecdotes about LGBTQIA+ trailblazers and their feline friends, including Freddie Mercury and Dusty Springfield
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Get to the Point: Can Cats Play With Laser-Pointer Toys?
People have strong opinions about this cat toy. Here’s what you need to know
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Why Does Your Cat Wake You Up at Night?
You want to sleep, your cat wants to party. Here’s how to deal with it
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How to Stop Your Cat From Absolutely Ripping Apart Your Couch
Placing a cat tree or post in a room only, uh, scratches the surface of solving this problem
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Holiday Safety Tips for Festive Felines
Chances are, your cat is already plotting some Christmas chaos. Fear not, veterinarian Dr Aimee Simpson has tips on how to safeguard your holiday spirit and your pet
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How to Walk Your Cat On a Lead
Adventure Cats author Laura Moss’s step-by-step guide for hitting the streets with your cat
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How to Do the Impossible: Take Great Photos of Your Cat
Given up hope? Try these tips from a professional cat photographer
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Wait, This Is Cat Furniture?
Mid-century modern coffee table or litter box? Industrial bookcase or cat tower? If you can’t tell, that’s kind of the point
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Stylish Cat Bowls Almost Too Pretty To Eat From
Whisker-friendly dishes, modern elevated feeders, hand-painted porcelain and more
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8 Comforting Thoughts to Help You Through the Death of Your Pet
There’s no guidebook to grief and loss – but these kind words will help
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15 Pet-Inspired Christmas Decorations Worth Pride of Place on Your Tree
Your love for your pet is evergreen, so hang an ornament of their likeness on your Christmas tree this year
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Does Your Cat’s Fur Pattern Determine Their Personality?
It’s a little more complicated than that
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6 Cat Kicker Toys That Will Help Your Cat Beat Their Boredom
The cat kicker toys that will keep your cat booked and busy (and kicking like they’re Beth Mead)
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5 Litter Box Enclosures That Aren’t Total Eyesores
Keep your cat’s litter box out of sight – but easy to clean
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7 Ways to Build Your Cat’s Trust In You
If your cat still approaches you with a figurative arched eyebrow of scepticism, try these tricks to put them at ease
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One Is the Loneliest Number: What to Know About ‘Single Kitten Syndrome’
Why adopting two kittens may be easier (and better for them) than adopting one
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Mastering the Art of Litter Box Training: How to Train Cats to Use a Litter Box
If you do nothing else, teach your cat to poo in their litter box (not in your shoe)
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What to Do if Your Cat Gets Stung By a Bee
It’s not always as simple as scraping out the stinger. Find out everything you need to know
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10 Food-Themed Toys to Tease Your Cat
From burritos to baguettes, these catnip-stuffed toys may curb your cat’s munchies
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Zara’s Pet Collection Is Giving Montessori Influencer Vibes
For those who love a beige moment
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Cats Lifespan: How Long Do Cats Live?
They are the absolute light of your life. Here’s how you can help them live as close to forever as possible
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The Real Differences Between Cats and Dogs
There’s no winning this argument, but here’s what you should know about parenting each perfect pet
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Finally, a Litter Box That’s Thought of Everything
An electric litter box for techy cat parents and their tactful felines
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Say Goodbye to Hair of the Dog, At Least Until the Morning
Slashop has created fur-resistant bedding for cleaner sheets and sounder nights
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Dream of High-Fiving Your Cat? Here’s How to Teach a Cat Tricks
It takes some patience (shocker), but it can be done
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Should Your Cat Sleep With You?
Here are the pros and cons of having a feline sleeping buddy
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10 Questions to Ask a Rescue Centre About an Adoptable Cat
From medical history to adoption fees to litter preferences, here’s everything you need to know
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8 Ways to Get a Cat to Drink Water
Their desert-dwelling roots might resist hydration, but these tricks can help
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5 Litter Boxes Your Cat (Probably) Won’t Reject
Think like a cat when choosing a litter box... so you can go back to not thinking about litter boxes
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How to Travel With a Cat (Without a Scratch)
Everything you need to bring your cat home for Christmas, including calming products and a portable litter box
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Petkit’s Air Purifier Transformed the Way My Home Smells
The Petkit Pura Air uses an advanced filtration system to keep pet-friendly homes odourless
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The Best Cat Water Fountains
Fresh, flowing water will keep your pet hydrated, ward off UTIs and reduce water waste
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Google Nest Watches Your Pet for You When You’re Gone
Their new favourite karaoke song? ‘Somebody’s Watching Me’.
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Cats vs Dogs: Exploring Feline Intelligence and Canine IQ
A common (if not silly) question with a complicated answer
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Cat Allergies: Do Hypoallergenic Cats Exist?
If the sniffles are getting you down, don’t stress: you have options
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10 Signs Your Cat Has Imprinted On You
Feeling like you have a little shadow these days? A cat behaviourist explains why that’s happening
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This Plush Carrot Puzzle Toy Will Satisfy Your Food-Motivated Cat
Finally, something engaging to distract them from real food
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16 Halloween Costumes For Your Favorite Spooky Kitty
The best costumes that you and your cat’s Instagram followers will get a kick out of.
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Mau Designs Fierce Furniture For Cats Who Are Wild at Heart
Sustainable home decor for “tree cats,” “bush cats” and every little lion in between.
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What to Do If Your Cat Goes Missing
Cats might be curious creatures, but when yours goes missing it can send the most composed pet parent into a spin
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Pet Parents Can Hang Out With Celebrities to Support SAG Members
If you’ve ever wished Adam Scott was your dog walker, it’s your lucky day.
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How to Give Your Cat a Halloween That Won’t Make Them Hiss
Cats might be a symbol of Halloween, but that’s as far as they want it to go
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Not All Cat Toys Are Created Equal
Here are the toys that will motivate your pet to get in the game.
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And Just Like Cat: 15 “SATC”-Inspired Names For Your New Pet
In addition to being iconic, this show is a glossary of good pet names.
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Thanks to Susan Alexandra, Your Pet’s Face Adorns Your New Favorite Accessory
Talk about a forever piece.
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A Step-by-Step Guide On How to Clicker Train Your Cat
This popular training technique isn’t just for dogs. Here’s how you can make it work for your cat
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Virgo Season Is For Pet Parents Who Never Forget to Bring Poop Bags
And have to learn it’s OK to trip over the leash every once in a while.
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25 Barbiecore Names For Your New Pet
Here are the pinkest, sparkliest, wittiest Barbie movie-inspired names for your dog or cat.
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33 Items You and Your Pet Need To Finish Out Your Dream Barbie Summer
Here, pet parents — and their stylish cats and dogs — are “kenough.”
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PrettyLitter Has Beauty and Brains
At long last, a litter that’s for more than just scooping.
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This Ripple Rug Is the Perfect Activity For Your Easily Bored Kitty
The best toy to keep your cat focused, entertained, and deterred from scratching the furniture.
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You Can Transfer Your Woo-Woo Crystal Habit to Your Stressed-Out Cat
Merci Collective founder Chani Ronez on her new collection of crystal and catnip-infused toys for cats.
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Should You Put Your Pet in Your Dating Profile?
Apparently, it’s a great way to find a match.
- shopping
MoMA Has the Pop-Up Store of Your Artsy Pet Parent Dreams
A watermelon-shaped litter box, crocheted toys, and harnesses and leashes that come in colors your favorite TikTok influencer would envy.
- health
Yes, Cats Can Get Heartworm. Here’s How to Prevent It
Dogs are the natural target for these worms, but that doesn’t mean your cat isn’t at risk
- shopping
The Best Amazon Prime Day 2023 Pet Deals
Save the date! From July 11 to 12, you can finally buy smart home devices, travel essentials, interactive toys, and more stuff majorly on sale.
- shopping
10 Queer-Owned Pet Brands We’re Celebrating This (And Every Other) Month
Support these LGBTQ+ animal lovers by shopping their design-forward pet beds, carriers, supplements, and more.
- lifestyle
Jazz Jennings and Her Band of Cats Are the Definition of Trans Joy
The activist and artist grew up in the spotlight but stays grounded with the help of her fam — both human and feline.
- health
Toxoplasmosis in Cats Can Be a Big Deal
Scoop cat poo early and often – and keep their poo away from your garden
- shopping
23 Father’s Day Gifts to Please Your Favorite Cat Dad
He does a lot of work to keep them purring happily. Here’s what you can do for him.
- shopping
Millie Bobby Brown Is Launching a Pet Apparel Line
Take your pet’s style to an Eleven: two collections launch in July.
- lifestyle
In Gemini Season 2023, We All Contain Multitudes
Geminis are the cats who know how to use the toilet like a human.
- health
This Catnip Alternative Will Blow Your Cat’s Mind
If cats had their own TikTok trends, this would be one.
- shopping
The 5 Best Interactive Cat Toys By Nina Ottosson
The puzzle toys that’ll unleash your cat’s inner cougar.
- lifestyle
Karl Lagerfeld’s Cat, Choupette, Is an Official Muse for A-Listers
The cat, whose name means “sweetie” in French, was the costume inspiration for more than one Met Gala attendee last night.
- shopping
How The Pet Pillow Helps Me Grieve My Beloved Pandemic Kitty
I spent all of lockdown with a brand-new rescue cat. Earlier this year, she died, and one special gift has helped me heal.
- lifestyle
Shelter Pets Deserve Amazon Pet Deals, Too
Seriously, you can donate to shelters just by shopping!
- shopping
34 Mother’s Day Ideas For All the Cat Moms Who Secretly Want a Gift
Custom ceramics, whimsical puzzles, plus feline-themed kicks, clutches, candles, and more.
- shopping
Artist Livia Fălcaru’s Casetify Collection Is the Cat’s Meow
Turn your phone into a work of (her) art.
- shopping
How Lambwolf Collective Made Pet “Play Objects” a Thing
The pet lifestyle brand’s creations are simply too pretty to be called toys. (The rest of their accessories are pretty gorgeous, too.)
- lifestyle
Heads Up: It’s Officially “Kitten Season”
Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. Kitten Lady, on how you can help with the springtime arrival of orphaned kittens.
- lifestyle
How to DIY a Catio
Cat behaviorist Cristin Tamburo’s tips for building a safe outdoor space for your cat.
- shopping
The Best Catnip Toys and Treats That’ll Have Your Cat Riding High
Let the purring, drooling, and chasing invisible butterflies commence.
- shopping
Matching Bedding For Pets Who Don’t Sleep With Their Humans
Colorful bed covers, quilted duvets, linen shams, and more make up these chic selections.
- lifestyle
8 Comforting Thoughts to Help You Through the Death of Your Pet
There’s no guidebook to grief and loss — but these kind words will help.
- shopping
13 Black-Owned Pet Brands You Should Absolutely Shop
Customized meals, sustainable toys, handmade sweaters, and more.
- lifestyle
How to Help Dogs and Cats Affected by the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Here is a list of orgs sending resources, so you can help from where you are.
- shopping
15 Swoon-Worthy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Your Cat
Catnip-stuffed pizza slices, crushed-velvet collars, heart-shaped scratchers, and more ways to show your kitty some love this V-day.
- nutrition
How to Find Free Pet Food Near You
These community resources can help your pet get the food they need.
- shopping
Boba&Vespa Is On a Zero-Waste Journey That Revolves Around Your Pet
Inspired by two very happy cats, this brand aims to turn your pet into an eco-conscious consumer.
- shopping
Scandi Design Meets German Engineering — For Pets!
MiaCara is the minimalist pet brand hygge design dreams are made of.
- shopping
Puzzled Over Cats? You Aren’t The Only One
Colorful feline-themed puzzles to piece through this holiday season.
- shopping
7 of Chelsy Christina’s Favorite Eco-Friendly Cat Products
The organic catnip, faux dryer balls, and patchwork jacket endorsed by the eco-influencer and her kitties, Chanel and Chai.
- shopping
Katie Beth Miedaner Is Giving Visibility to Disabled Pets One Skincare Routine At a Time
Self-care with a side of cats.
- shopping
Gene and Shay’s 6 Must-Have Cat Accessories For Your Adventurous Kitty
The van-life cat accessories influencers Gene and Shay cannot live without.
- shopping
Because She’s Perfect, Dolly Parton Has a Holiday Pet Accessory Line
We don’t deserve Dolly Parton, but our pets certainly do.
- shopping
Thanks to July Luggage, Your Pet’s Face Will Greet You at Baggage Claim
Gives a whole new meaning to “where you lead, I will follow.”
- shopping
These Custom Gifts Will Have Your Pets Looking Like They Belong on “Gossip Girl”
Monogrammed tote bags and personalized necklaces — Blair Waldorf who?
- shopping
“Stray” Is Cool Enough to Turn Anti-Screen Cat People Into Devoted Gamers
Take the cat off your lap and get into it.
- shopping
Mosquitos Aren’t Going Away — Neither Are Bug Sprays That Are Toxic to Dogs
Enter: Wondercide, a plant-based, sustainable, pesticide-free mosquito-repellent set safe to use around your pet.
- lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions
Kinship site and The Kin app are combining forces to become one brand. Here’s everything you need to know
- shopping
Your Cat Might Despise Baths, But This Biodegradable Shampoo Will Make Them Purr
Scrub-a-dub!
- shopping
This Catnip Grow Kit Provides Your Cat With a Houseplant They Can Actually Eat
If your loved ones with cats can’t keep a plant alive, this is the gift for them.
- health
Get This: While Your Cat Is High on Catnip, They’re Also Repelling Pests
Duuuude...where are the mosquitos?
- shopping
PetLibro’s Infinity Cat Tree Is Our Kind of DIY
The modular cat tree with a Wildest exclusive discount.
- behaviour
Is My Cat Happy?
In this excerpt from her new book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, animal behaviorist Zazie Todd shares science-backed insights into our cats’ moods.
- shopping
This Hammock Held Fast Under My Chonky Cat
And my houseplants reclaimed their rightful place on the windowsill.
- lifestyle
Pet Parents Are the Parents of the Future
A study found that millennials are choosing pets over kids. Here’s why.
- shopping
Pets So Good Hits All the Right Angles
The New York– and Seoul-based brand designs modern, bespoke furniture for discerning pets.
- shopping
Modernbeast is a New Brand of Nonprofit
Co-founder Hope Reiners on designing sustainable pet products and donating 100% of the profits to animal rescues.
- lifestyle
Uber Pet Is a 5-Star Idea
The industry-shattering rideshare company has rolled out its latest transformative concept — an option for pet owners.
- lifestyle
“Kitten Lady” Hannah Shaw Is Fostering a Movement
The lion-hearted animal advocate on rescuing her first kitten in a tree, designing an orphaned animal nursery, and becoming an Instagram sensation.
- shopping
Finally, a Litter Box That’s Thought of Everything
An electric litter box for techy cat parents and their tactful felines.
- lifestyle
Kat Dennings On Her Pet Doppelgänger, Millie, Cat TV & the Cat Lady on “Dollface”
“We’re supposed to be quote-unquote scared of becoming a cat lady, but really what does that even mean? Being a strong independent person who loves cats? That sounds awesome.”
- shopping
Cat Haus’ Sustainable Shag Cat Condos are Move-in Ready
Colorful, retro creations hand-crafted from up-cycled materials in San Francisco.
- shopping
Cat Haus’ Sustainable Shag Cat Condos are Move-in Ready
Colorful, retro creations hand-crafted from up-cycled materials in San Francisco.
- lifestyle
How to Rehome Your Pet With Ease (and Minimal Tears)
When you realize your home or lifestyle is not a good fit for your pet, you’re put in an unenviable position. But it doesn’t have to be a lose-lose.
- shopping
Where to Find Sylvie’s Très Chic Cat Food Bowl From Emily in Paris
We found three cat bowls inspired by the French feline’s crockery.
- lifestyle
10 Most Popular Cat Names of 2021
What the Wildest readers’ most popular cat names say about 2021.
- lifestyle
The Wildest, Wrapped
Our first year in review, from top-read articles and celebrity features to most-popular Instagram and TikTok posts!
- lifestyle
The Wildest’s Top 20 Stories of 2021
- shopping
Catluminati’s Holiday Gift Picks for His Cat Scamper
The TikTok star endorses everyone’s favorite floppy fish, a jungle-themed playhouse, and a heated bed as gifts cat parents can’t go wrong with.
- lifestyle
What’s in a Name? Just ask Urban Dictionary
Your pet wants in on the Instagram name trend. Here are the Wildest readers’ top 10 dog and cat names...and Urban Dictionary’s random definitions for them.
- shopping
The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals For Cats
If you’re looking to treat your cat to a little something special this holiday season, we’ve got you covered.
- shopping
Jason Wu x Cat Person Is Oh So Chic
“My cats are kind of like my best friends. I wanted to design accessories and cat care items that a human being would want to use.”
- shopping
Fall’s Trendiest Knitwear Is...For Your Cat
At long last, you and your cat can rock matching designer sweater vests.
- shopping
The Best Cat Hair Removal Products to Comb Through
Cat hair...everywhere? These essential tools will whisk it away.
- lifestyle
Virgo Season is For Animal Lovers
Astrologer David Odyssey looks to Fiona Apple and Freddie Mercury to divine what Virgo season reveals about your dearest pet relationships.
- lifestyle
Animal Collective: Musicians & Their Muses
From Swifty to Billie to Lil Nas X, these artists are loud and proud about their pet groupies.
- shopping
Behind the Brand: Tuft+Paw
Chic, sculptural cat furniture inspired by cat behavior and tested at cat cafés.
