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Cat sitting next to an automatic feeder.
behavior

How Long Can You Leave Your Cat With an Automatic Feeder?

The experts have opinions.


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lifestyle

6 Ways You Can Write Off Your Pet This Tax Season

Because in our world, nothing is certain except pets and taxes.

Man petting his cat at home.
behavior

Are Male Cats More Affectionate?

Find out if there’s some truth to this common belief.

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Funny cat sitting on a chair at the dinner table.
behavior

Why Your Cat Likes to Join You for Dinner (It’s About More Than the Food)

They never RSVP, either.

Woman laying on the floor with her cat at home.
news

Popular Freeze-Dried Cat Food Has Been Recalled—Here’s What to Know

The food lacks a nutrient that’s essential to your cat’s health.

Cat sleeping on man's chest at home.
behavior

7 Reasons Your Cat Loves Sleeping Next to You

Snuggle, snuggle!

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Health & Nutrition

Senior cat and dog cuddling at home.
health

Why Do Cats Live Longer Than Dogs?

A dive into how genetics, environment, and overall health impact feline and canine lifespans.

Extremely blissed out cats on a psychedelic background
behavior

What Does Catnip Do to Cats?

They’re so high right meow.

Feral cats laying outside in the dirt.
health

What to Do With Feral Cats

And why you shouldn’t attempt to bring them home as pets.

Behavior

Woman talking to her cat outside.
behavior

Do Cats Like When You Talk to Them?

You’re gonna do it anyway, but...

Cat sprinting inside the house.
behavior

Why Does Your Cat Randomly Sprint Away From Nothing?

They didn’t see a ghost. (At least, probably not.)

Cat begging for food at home.
behavior

Why Is Your Cat Begging Like a Dog?

They are quite good at balancing on their hind legs...

Lifestyle

Stray cat outside during winter.
health

How to Help Stray Cats in Winter

It’s cold out there for a kitty.

Woman standing with her dog outside in a field.
lifestyle

5 Dreams You May Have About Your Pet After They’re Gone—And What They Mean

It can be healing to see your buddy again in your sleep.

Cat waiting by a window, home alone.
lifestyle

How Long Can Cats Be Left Alone?

Believe it or not, they miss you when you’re gone.

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Cat leaving litter box at home.
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Calico cat eating food from an automatic feeder at home.
shopping

9 Best Automatic Cat Feeders of 2026—Reviewed

So no one has to wait for their next meal.

Cat sitting in a self-cleaning litter box at home.