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Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (August 21, 2025)

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

Name:SimonBreed:Bombay mixIG:@Simon_and_DarbyFun Fact:“Simon is a klutz as you can see from the video! But at the same time he is so majestic, and plopped himself right in the middle of the flowers and started playing with them lol. It was like he knew his black fur would go beautifully with...

Vet Clinic Is Booked for the Day, What Do I Do? 5 Vet Approved Tips

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What to Do When Your Vet Clinic Is Booked for the DayThings to Remember As a Pet Owner

Pets need to go to the vet on occasion, just like we need to visit our doctors occasionally. Often, when our pets need to go to the vet, we know in advance and can easily schedule an appointment. However, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, our animals need care at the last minute because the cat ate garbage and got sick or something more serious has occurred. When th...

7 Best Calming Aids for Cats in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

Cats can benefit from calming aids for a variety of reasons. If you have a cat that is particularly nervous, overly energetic, stressed, or frightened from external factors such as thunderstorms, then using a calming aid for your cat can be helpful.

Natural calming aids are particularly recommended, as they are safer for long-term use and rarely have any serious side effects. One of the most popular forms of calming aid for cats is cannabis or hemp seed oils and products. Many cat owners notice...

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day 2025: When It Is & How to Particiapte

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day occurs on August 22nd. This national day advertises the importance of taking your cat to the vet. Sadly, many cat owners do not take their cats to annual vet visits and misinterpret the signs of their cats getting sick. In fact, only about 44% of cat owners take their felines to the vet annually1.

Therefore, increasing the number of cats who see the vet each year is important. Cats need vaccinations each year, and check-ups can help catch illnesses before th...

Can a Cat Predict the Weather? Facts & FAQ

Throughout history, there have been various strange beliefs about cats, including the idea that cats can predict the weather. Many ancient cultures had superstitions about cats and the weather, which is why this belief still lingers today. But is it true? Can cats predict the weather?

It’s undeniable that felines are sensitive creatures and that they can sense various things humans can’t. Although they can’t actually predict the weather, cats react to changes in air pressure, a coming storm, and...

Cat Therapists & Boarding Bedtime Stories: Yelp’s Most Popular Extravagant Pet Services

Yelp has just released a roundup of the most extravagant pet services that are on the rise.1 The company compared pet-related searches from 2021-22 with searches from 2024-25, and the results were pretty staggering. The primary takeaway? There are a whole lot of ways to spoil your furry friends! From cat therapists to hotel-style boarding (complete with room service and bedtime stories), these are the most luxurious ways cat owners are currently splashing out.

Cat Spas

Gone are the days of simpl...

Ask Dr. Paola – Moving, Pulling Fur Out & Scratching Couch (August 18, 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. ...

Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (August 14, 2025)

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

Name:RomeyBreed:Flame Point SiameseIG:@jonasbuildsbedsFun Fact:“Romey is a shy boy and takes a long time to warm up to other animals and humans. So it took us by surprise when a neighborhood cat started visiting our windows and forming a real love story with Romey. We call them Romeo and Rom...

Promising New Feline Kidney Disease Treatment Enters Trials in Japan

A new treatment for feline kidney disease has entered clinical trials, a crucial step toward becoming available to all cats suffering from this illness. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common diseases affecting cats, affecting 40% of cats over 10 and 80% of cats over 15,1 and it can lead to organ failure and even death. Currently, the average life expectancy of cats diagnosed with kidney disease is only two years, so the urgent need for better treatment options is clear. AIM inje...

Remembering The Oreo Cat – A Mother’s Tribute

Time goes too fast. If there was one thing in the world that I could change, it would be to make time move more slowly.

Oreo’s gotcha day was August 25, 2013. He was found outdoors by my brother-in-law. My sister is highly allergic to cats, so I offered to take him in. It didn’t take long to fall completely in love with him. Oreo had a rough start and was quite ill for the first few months of his life due to a nasty parasite, but with lots of love and care, he pulled through. At that time in my ...