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Cats Know Each Other’s Names: Science Explores Feline Cognition

If you’ve ever had a cat ignore their own name (and who hasn’t?), you may be skeptical that they would bother to learn each other’s names, too. But a series of cat-focused studies carried out by a Japanese research team found that they do indeed know their own names, the names of other household cats, and even the names of their human family members.

Join us as we explore this fascinating research!

Do Cats Recognize Their Own Names?

This remains a hotly debated topic in the cat world, though mos...

Heybike Ranger S with Front & Rear Baskets Review 2025: Now Your Cats Can Adventure Too

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About HeybikeKey FeaturesOur ReviewsOur Experience  View 3 More + Less - Our Final Verdict

We give Heybike Ranger S an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Quality: 4.5/5Variety: 5/5Durability: 5/5Value: 4.5/5 Check Price on Heybike

Every owner of an active pet has struggled to give their beloved companion enough exercise during a busy work week. Luckily, Heybike is here to help with their wide-ranging line of e-bikes, including the...

Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (July 3, 2025)

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

Name:YoshinoBreed:Domestic Short HairFun Fact:“Yoshino is a wild card with heterochromia. He may look dignified and mild mannered, but zooms throughout the house and loves climbing curtains and attacking feet from underneath the sheets.”

Silliest

Name:RoxyBreed:NebelungFun Fact...

How to Keep Your Cat Calm & Safe This Fourth of July: 12 Common Methods

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Methods to Keep Your Cat Calm & Safe on the 4th of JulyFAQ

As a cat owner, you know that your feline friend is no fonder of fireworks than dogs are, and they can get just as upset during this time of the year. Indoor cats will try to run and hide under furniture and beds, while outdoor cats are at risk of running into traffic. While we can’t stop the celebration, there are a few things that we can do to help reduce the impact on our pets.

The 12 Methods t...

Where Can I Leave My Cat While on Vacation? 3 Vet-Reviewed Options

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Where To Leave Your Cat While on VacationHow to Prepare Your Cat and Home

There will come a time in your stint as a cat owner when you’ll need to go away for a night or a weekend, or even sneak off for a weeks-long vacation for a mental reset. While we all need time away from home occasionally, the problem for cat owners is what we’re to do with our beloved family pets while we’re gone.

If you’re faced with an upcoming trip and aren’t entirely sure what yo...

Should You Hire a Cat? Nationwide Working Cat Programs Offer Furry Pest Control

Many of us are used to cats of leisure, who while away their days napping in the sunshine, indulging in catnip, and playing with feather wand toys. But there’s another type of cat up for adoption, or should we say, hire.

Working cat programs, offered by certain rescues and sanctuaries across the country, allow you to adopt cats that will live in your barn or business and serve as natural rodent control. Adopting these cats gives them a home, care, and a job, and you get a pest-free barn, church,...

Ask Dr. Paola – Zoomies, Weight Loss & Breathing Issues (June 30, 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 (June 26, 2025)

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

Name:PrinceBreed:TuxedoFun Fact:“He always seems to pose for the camera!”

Silliest

Name:PitaBreed:Oriental shorthairFun Fact:“Pita is one of the most laid-back and gentle souls around. She always wants to be around her humans and hates being alone.”

Most Dignified

Na...

It’s Peak Kitten Season: Help Your Local Shelter as a Foster Parent

The post It’s Peak Kitten Season: Help Your Local Shelter as a Foster Parent by Kate MacDonnell appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster...

How To Keep Outside Cats Cool in the Summer: 5 Vet-Approved Tips

The post How To Keep Outside Cats Cool in the Summer: 5 Vet-Approved Tips by Catster Editorial Team appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Cat...