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Cats

Comfortable homes, rewarding play and gentle guidance for life with cats.

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Thoughtful reading, at your own pace.
A long-haired cream cat choosing to sniff a soft grooming brush held low by a patient seated owner, cat free to walk away and no restraint.
Cats2 min read

A Cat Who Dislikes the Brush: Make Grooming More Comfortable

Choose the right tool, work in small sections and listen when your cat asks for a pause.

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A neutered adult ginger cat beside separate clean litter boxes in a spacious utility room while an owner quietly notes observations.
Cats2 min read

Why a Neutered Cat May Still Urinate Outside the Box

Separate medical problems, marking and litter-box avoidance so you can choose the right next step.

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A tabby cat approaching a freshly scooped open litter tray while the owner places the scoop in a separate cleaning holder, ordinary clean household routine.
Cats2 min read

Why Cats Use Fresh Litter Right After You Clean the Box

A newly cleaned tray can be inviting. Learn what is normal and how to keep the routine comfortable.

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A tortoiseshell cat sitting beside a person's open book on a sunny window seat, tail gently curved, quiet voluntary companionship without forced contact.
Cats2 min read

Five Ways Cats Share a Life with Their People

From close shadow to independent companion, feline affection can take more than one familiar form.

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A cat settling on a soft mat away from a closed bedroom door at dusk, a quiet play toy put away on a shelf and warm night light, calm bedtime environment.
Cats2 min read

Nighttime Door Scratching: Help Your Cat Settle

Understand the routine behind the noise and create a consistent, comfortable bedtime plan.

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A black cat using a horizontal corrugated scratching pad beside its favorite sunny resting spot.
Cats2 min read

Where to Put the Scratching Post So Your Cat Uses It

Turn your cat's existing scratching habits into a placement plan that protects furniture and meets a natural need.

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A tiny kitten stepping through the low entry of a shallow open litter tray in a quiet starter room, fine litter and easily accessible sides, gentle uncomplicated learning setup.
Cats2 min read

Litter-Box Training a Kitten: Start Small and Keep It Gentle

Create an accessible setup, offer timely opportunities and respond to accidents without punishment.

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Close view of a person's hand gently parting the coat of a long-haired tabby to inspect healthy skin, cat relaxed on a towel.
Cats2 min read

A Cat Shedding More Than Usual: What to Look For

Consider the skin, grooming pattern and overall health before assuming a seasonal coat change.

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