Behaviour
Cats vocalize more to male owners during
A new study finds cats meow and purr nearly twice as often to male caregivers in the first moments after they return home, suggesting felines tailor
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Breeds
Rescue Cat Martin's Bedtime Journey Captures Hearts
A viral video shows a senior rescue cat named Martin being lovingly carried to bed by his owner.
Indoor life
Canada Bans Declawing, Experts Warn Against Vegan Cat Diets
A Catster podcast episode discusses Canada's new ban on declawing and other elective procedures, explains why cats cannot thrive on vegan diets, and
Feeding & care
Free AI Websites for NYC Cat Rescues
A new partnership offers 25 New York City animal rescues free AI-built websites to help them manage adoptions and focus resources on cats.
Behaviour
Catster Vet Advises on Cat Scratching Bald Spots
Veterinarian Dr. Paola Cuevas responds to a reader whose cat is scratching herself bald, outlining potential causes like flea allergies and the need for
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Adoption & life
Louisiana firefighters rescue captive African serval
Firefighters in Marrero, Louisiana, discovered an illegally kept African serval in a small backyard enclosure while responding to a minor house fire.
Indoor life
Bird Advocate Urges Indoor-Only Cats to Halt Wildlife Loss
A birder argues that outdoor cats are a major cause of bird population declines, killing over a billion birds annually in the U.S., and calls for all
Breeds
Cat's Tug-of-War with Door Toy Shows Feline Determination
A viral video shows an orange cat named Venus refusing to accept that his doorframe toy is attached, launching a determined tug-of-war that amuses his
Behaviour
Experts Detail the Right Way to Clean a Cat Litter Box
Cat behavior specialists explain common litter box mistakes and provide specific guidelines for setup, cleaning frequency, and signs of feline
Profiles
Acetaminophen
Domestic Shorthair (or specified breed if... · Small to medium
Aggression And Play Biting
United States · 1990s
Arthritis In Senior Cats
Domestic cat (Felis catus) · Typically senior (10+ years)
Bengal Cat Price
United States · 1960s to 1970s
Black Maine Coon
United States · Mid-19th century
Body Language And Tail Signals
Varies by breed · Varies by breed
Data and guides
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Feeding & care
Living with Cats When You Have Allergies
Experts outline strategies for cat owners with allergies, including bathing, special diets, and environmental controls to reduce the allergen Fel d 1.
Adoption & life
Cats Enforce Household Disorder, Redefining Physics
A Catster writer humorously redefines thermodynamics as 'Thermocatnamics,' observing how cats systematically advance household disorder, from shifting
News
Tuxedo Cat's 'Jacket' Fitting Fails in Viral Video
A cat's natural tuxedo markings were mistaken for a jacket in a viral Instagram video, where his owner tried to 'button' it up, leading to his seemingly
Feeding & care
Dehydrated Cat Food: A Vetstreet Guide
Vetstreet examines dehydrated cat food, explaining its preparation, differences from other formats, and key suitability questions for cat owners.
Breeds
Physics Solves the Mystery of Cats Landing on Their Feet
New research explains the biomechanics behind a cat's mid-air righting reflex, a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for over a century.
Behaviour
Automatic Litter Boxes and Why Cats Avoid Their Box
A podcast episode from Catster's Chatty Cattys discusses medical and environmental reasons for litter box avoidance, the pros and cons of automatic boxes
Feeding & care
A Cat's Mind Focuses on the Present Moment
Cats likely think about their immediate surroundings rather than dwelling on the past or future, according to a Catster report on feline cognition.
Adoption & life
Cornell Study Shows TNR Benefits Cats, Students
A 2024 community cat project in New York, studied by Cornell University, provided hands-on experience for 48 veterinary students while reducing kitten
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