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How to Travel With a Cat: 14 Vet Approved Tips & Tricks

Traveling with a cat can be rewarding, but it requires thorough planning. Whether you’re getting ready to drive a short distance and hang out with family or fly somewhere for a relaxing vacation, there are a few factors to consider when traveling with your cat.

Make sure to start the planning process early, especially if you’re traveling internationally or staying in a hotel during any part of your journey. Below, you’ll find 14 tips and tricks to make your journey with your cat successful.

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Cats (and Dogs) Are the Best Stress Relief, According to Pet Owners

After a long, stressful day, do you prefer to hug your partner or your pet? If the furry, sometimes sharp paws of your feline friend are calling your name, you’re not alone. According to a new survey of thousands of pet owners, hugging your pet offers better stress relief than hugging your spouse.

When you think about pets providing emotional support, you may think first of dogs. Dogs are the most common ESA (emotional support animal)1 and regularly provide support and therapy in hospitals, scho...

The Pet Fund’s $100K Mission: Saving Pets from Shelter Surrender and Euthanasia | Heroes of the Pet World

This heartfelt piece comes to us from The Pet Fund, the largest nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to funding veterinary care for companion and service animals in need. For more than two decades, they’ve worked tirelessly to keep loved animals out of shelters and with the families who care for them. We’re honored to share their story as part of Catster’s Heroes of the Pet World series.

When pet owners cannot afford needed veterinary care for their companion animals, the options are often surrenderi...

Ask Dr. Paola – Cuddling, Digging & Chemicals (July 14, 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. ...

From Corporate Burnout to Cat Band Creator: How My Siberians Helped Me Rewrite My Life (and My Playlist)

When I brought home my first cat at the age of 50, I never imagined it would lead to me creating an AI-powered virtual band about cats. But here we are.

Like many people, my life took some unexpected turns during the pandemic. I left a demanding corporate job, dealt with family loss, received a life-changing health diagnosis, and was learning to manage adult ADHD — all while trying to figure out what came next. What I didn’t expect was that the answer would be… cats.

Specifically, two Siberian F...

Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (July 10, 2025)

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

Name:OliverBreed:Domestic ShorthairFun Fact:“Oliver is leash trained and loves the outdoors. He is a goofball and does silly things all the time. This pic shows him sleeping.”

Silliest

Name:KingstonBreed:TuxedoFun Fact:“Can we eat now?”

Most Dignified

Name:Sierra...

Can a Cat Overheat? Vet Approved Signs & How to Help Them

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Due to their desert-dwelling ancestors, cats are often believed to not be affected by hot weather. While their normal body temperature is higher than our own—101.0°F to 102.5°F—cats are no better at handling overly hot weather than humans are. Cats are also at risk of overheating or developing heatstroke, especially if they don’t have a way ...

How to Keep Cats Cool in Summer Without Air Conditioning: Vet-Reviewed Tips & Tricks

Summer is fun since the sun is scorching. But when the humidity goes high, then it ceases to be fun. The sun affects pets, and this is not limited to cats. The heat is as uncomfortable for them as it is for human beings.

Cats don’t sweat as much as human beings do, so they groom to stay cool. They sweat through the pads of the feet and nose because this is where their eccrine sweat glands are found. But interestingly, there are other sweat glands in the skin known as apocrine sweat glands.

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How Hot Is Too Hot for a Cat? Vet-Approved Facts & Summer Safety Tips

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Signs of a Heatstroke in CatsLetting Cats Go Outside in the Summer SeasonTips for Keeping Your Cat Cool this SummerNever Leave Your Cat in a CarIdeal Temperature for a Cat in a House View 4 More + Less -

We are constantly adjusting the temperatures in our home according to how hot or cold it is outside. However, most pet parents don’t think about their pets when doing this. Can cats get too hot? If so, then how hot is too hot for a cat?

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Ask Dr. Paola – Staring, Coughing & Deworming (July 7, 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. ...