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Moving with Cats, via Private Charter Jet

There’s no question that moving with cats can be extremely stressful.  Cats are creatures of habit who hate having their routine disrupted. For some cats, a move is no big deal, but for most cats, the upheaval associated with a move and the logistics of getting them from point A to point B can result in extreme stress.

When I started working on a series of articles about moving with cats, I asked people on Facebook to share their experiences. The response was overwhelming (and you’ll see some ...

Review: Laika Pets Aqua Ultra Quiet Cat Fountain

Water is critical to keeping your cat healthy. Cats as a species don’t have a high thirst drive, and this can lead to chronic low-level dehydration if a cat is fed mostly dry food. Proper hydration can help prevent urinary tract disease and promote healthy kidney function by flushing toxins. Fountains are a great way to encourage cats to drink more water.

With so many fountains available, it can be difficult to determine quality. The two main things I look for in a fountain are that it needs t...

Are Laser Toys Safe for Cats?

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Some cats go wild for laser toys, chasing the little red dot around the house, up and down furniture, and, in Ruby’s case, even up walls. Well, she tried, anyway. Allegra will chase any reflection of light, even if it’s just the sun reflecting off my phone on the wall, so a laser pointer is definitely a hit with her.

But are laser toys really such a good idea to use with cats? And more importantly, are they safe?

Are laser toys safe?

Lasers are safe to use, as long as you don’t point them dire...

Sunday Quotes: Cold

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Mews and Nips: Missing Cat Found After His Human Recognized His Meow During Phone Call to Her Vet

A cat missing for eight months in Braintree, Essex in the UK was reunited with his family after his human recognized his meow while she was on the phone with her vet talking about one of her other cats. She was told the cat was a stray, but called back later and asked for details as “it was bugging me”, she told MailOnline. Barnaby was microchipped before he went missing, but his human questions whether the chip was inserted properly. For more on this story, visit DailyMail.uk.

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Review: How to Pet a Cat

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We’ve all had that experience: you’re petting your cat, enjoying mutual moments of bliss. Until you don’t, because your feline friend has decided that you’re doing it wrong. In How to Pet a Cat, artist and illustrator Angela Staehling offers super cute instructions and diagrams to help you better understand your feline charges and learn how to pet them properly.

Staehling briefly covers different cat personalities, body language and sound, and then delves in...

Your Cat’s DNA Can Help Scientists Better Understand Feline Diabetes

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Did you know that diabetes in cats has increased by 18% over the past ten years, and one out of every 230 cats is affected by feline diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot properly produce or respond to the hormone insulin. This results in elevated levels of the sugar glucose, which is the body’s main source of energy.

There are two types of diabetes in cats: Type I and Type II. In Type I dia...

FDA Approves First Ever Arthritis Pain Management Treatment for Cats

Arthritis is one of the most prevalent conditions in cats, affecting as many as 45% of all cats, and 90% of cats older than 12. Osteoarthritis is often not diagnosed in cats because it is so difficult to recognize. The signs can be subtle and it often remains untreated, even though the pain can be debilitating.

There has never been a treatment targeted specifically at feline arthritis – until now. On January 13, the FDA approved Solensia (frunevetmab injection,) a cat-specific monoclonal antib...

Crocheted Heart Shaped Cat Bed

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I came across this crocheted cat bed on Etsy, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. What kitty wouldn’t love a cozy bed like this!

Made of thick, soft acrylic yarn, the bed measures 19″L x 13″W x 1″H.

Cats who love to sleep on pads will probably love this bed design, with just enough of a bolster to rest their head.

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The bed comes in several different colors, and can be custom ordered.

It also comes in a rou...