Ingrid King's Blog: The Conscious Cat

Your Houseplants Could Harm Your Cat — But These 12 Vet-Approved Ones Won’t!

Love the look of a leafy, plant-filled home, but stressed about what your curious cat might nibble next? You’re not alone. Many popular houseplants are toxic to cats, which makes decorating feel like a dangerous guessing game.

But the good news is that there are beautiful, stylish plants that are totally safe for your feline friend. Whether you’re just starting your indoor jungle or looking to swap out a few risky picks, these 12 vet-approved houseplants bring all the vibes with none of the vet ...

Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (October 2, 2025)

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WinnerSilliestMost DignifiedMost ExpressiveBest Action ShotSleepiestCutestEnter Your Cat View 7 More + Less - This Week’s Winner

Name:ClementineBreed:Domestic medium hairIG:@hey_schwartzyFun Fact:“Clementine was a rescue I adopted from the shelter I work at! We instantly bonded and she’s my soul cat. She loves to lie in her back for belly rubs and I just happened to snap the purrrrfect photo of her! She will be 3 year...

Cat Owners Beware: These Everyday Smells Drive Cats Crazy

Cats may be fastidious, graceful, and affectionate—but when it comes to certain smells, they’re anything but subtle. With a sense of smell up to 14 times stronger than ours, cats experience scents in an entirely different way. What smells pleasant, or even neutral, to us can be overpowering or even repulsive to a feline.

Understanding which smells cats hate isn’t just a fun fact for trivia night. It can help you manage your home more effectively, avoid using irritating scents around your pets, o...

How Geriatric Felines Are Helping to Unlock the Mysteries of Alzheimer’s Disease

When it comes to getting older, something people fear more than death is the loss of their cognitive abilities. It is also, arguably, one of the most difficult aspects for their families to cope with. Losing a loved one is difficult enough, but losing that person while they are still alive can be absolutely devastating. But that’s exactly what happens when Alzheimer’s takes hold. As proteins build up in the brain, patients begin to lose their memories, personalities, and all the things that made...

Ask Dr. Paola – Low Iron, Newborns & Digestive Issues (September 29, 2025)

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being.

Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From nutrition tips and preventive care to troubleshooting common behavioral issues, Dr. Paola is ready to offer insights that will keep your kitty happy, healthy, and feline fine. ...

Meet Marv the Adventure Cat: My Advice To Give The Cat Leash A Try

Meet Marv — my 13-year-old Adventure Cat

I was only 5 years old when I first met Marv — he was just a little kitten who could fit into the palm of my hand. Out of the whole litter, Marv was the kitten who looked the most like his birth mom — I guess you could say that he’s always been a mama’s boy.

When my family and I first brought Marv home, he talked to us the whole car ride — we thought he was just nervous, but to our surprise, when we arrived home, he just kept talking and talking! Turns ou...

Vets Warn About 10 Cat-to-Human Diseases (And How to Prevent Them)

At Catster, we love cats more than anything. Snuggles, headbutts, even those 3 a.m. zoomies. But even the most devoted cat lovers can sometimes worry and wonder: “Can I actually get sick from my cat?”

The truth? While most cat owners never experience any problems, there are a handful of diseases people can catch from cats. The good news: with awareness, basic hygiene, and preventive care, these risks can be kept very low.

We asked our veterinary team to walk us through the 10 most important cat-...

Rocky’s Road: How One Tabby Brought Me Closer to God

At Catster, some of the most powerful stories we share don’t come from experts or journalists — they come from you, our readers. They are the stories of love, resilience, laughter, loss, and the everyday moments that reveal just how deeply our cats shape our lives.

When a reader opens their heart to honor a cat who changed their world, we believe those stories deserve a place here. They remind us that the bond between humans and cats isn’t just companionship. It’s connection, healing, and somet...

Is Your Cat Constipated? 12 Simple Remedies Vets Recommend Trying at Home

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Few things worry cat parents more than when their kitty can’t go. Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues cats face — and one of the most uncomfortable.

While some cases are mild and manageable at home, others can signal something serious. If your cat hasn’t passed stool in more than 48 hours, or if they’re in vi...

Heroes of the Pet World: Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital

When it comes to heroes in the pet world, some wear scrubs instead of capes. In Tracy, California, the team at Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital has made it their mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care for every animal that walks through their doors. What makes this clinic special isn’t just the medicine, it’s the heart, the creativity, and the determination behind everything they do.

A Mission Rooted in Compassion

At its core, Paws and Claws exists to provide veterinary medicine ...