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Top 9 Healthiest Cat Foods in 2025 (Top Ingredients & Brands)

We all want our cats to be as healthy as possible and part of that comes from choosing the correct food for our cats. For our cats to be as healthy as possible, we need to select the healthiest food for them.

Of course, this is often easier said than done. It can be challenging to sort through the cat food and select the best option for our felines.

That’s where we come in! We’ve reviewed 9 of the healthiest cat foods this year to help you determine the best option for your feline. We’ll also ex...

How Many Calories Should a Cat Eat? Vet-Reviewed Cat Feeding Guide

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How Many Calories Do Cats Need?A Cat’s MetabolismFoods for Weight Maintenance View 2 More + Less -

All cats have individual dietary needs based on their breed, size, age, and health conditions. As notoriously picky eaters, finding the right food for them is only half the battle. Feeding your cats the appropriate amount is a crucial aspect of their diet. Obesity in cats comes with a long list of severe health problems, so keeping their weigh...

Ask Dr. Paola – Bathrooms, Bad Breath & Thunder (July 28, 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. ...

How to Stay the Same for 10 Million Years – A Cat’s Guide to Evolutionary Success (and Domination)

From baby faces to slicing teeth. Perfection isn’t just genetic – it’s a lifestyle.
By Lucifer Fluffovich (as told to his mum, Kirsti Harefallet)

 

Congratulations.

You’ve just stumbled upon the most important self-improvement article you’ll ever read, written by someone who hasn’t improved at all in millennia. And that’s the point.

While other species spent the last ten million years mutating, stretching snouts, growing weird paws, and trying new diets (bamboo, bears, really?), we cats mastere...

Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (July 24, 2025)

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

Name:LunaBreed:KoratFun Fact:“Luna was found in a cat colony in Phoenix with a wound and infection so bad on her leg they almost amputated it. A wonderful vet saved her leg, and determined her too sweet to return to the cat colony. She’s the sweetest creature to ever exist.”

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LA’s Biggest Cat Event is Back: CatCon Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Where can you learn about feline health, build your own cat bag charm, have your cat’s fortune told, meet your favorite “celebricats,” and even adopt a new cat? CatCon, of course! LA’s massive cat-themed convention is back for a tenth year of celebrating all things feline, and this year promises to be better than ever.

Since it was founded in 2015, CatCon has welcomed over 100,000 cat lovers and overseen 1,400 adoptions at its signature “Adoption Village.” This year, the convention takes place A...

8 Best Cat Backpacks in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

Cats are not exactly the best travel companions. Even if you decide to place some familiar bedding or toys in their carrier, they still may not enjoy the experience.

However, with some training and the right carrier, cats can learn to travel and be relatively happy about it. Fortunately, we’ve found an answer to this puzzle. And yes, it’s the cat backpack!

Compared to a carrier, a backpack has more pros than cons. They are easy to use, aesthetically pleasing, and come in different designs, among...

Ask Dr. Paola – Hyperthyroidism from EMF’s, Senior Cats & Starvation (July 21, 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 (July 17, 2025)

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

Name:ChunkBreed:Gray & white tabbyFun Fact:“He has 2 window bird feeders in his(!) room so he tries to watch & attack both at once. My Chunky Monkey is a rescue & my sunshine and heart!”

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Name:ChaiBreed:CalicoFun Fact:“Chai loves to be warm.”

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10 Best Cat Carriers in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

Traveling with your cat can be stressful, especially if your cat has high anxiety while traveling. When you have to load up your cat to go to the vet, or if your cats are accompanying you on vacation, you want to make your cat as comfortable as possible while providing a safe environment for your cat to travel in—even on airplanes—and that’s where cat carriers come in.

When it comes to cat carriers, you have many options to choose from, but how do you know what to choose? What should you look fo...