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Feature article behaviour and appearance
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Why Do Cats Bite While Playing?
Learn what's behind your cat's playful biting, whether it's a cause for concern, and how to curtail it if they get a little too rough.
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Cat Aggression: How to Calm Them Down
Learn how to identify causes of aggression in your cat, how you can help calm them down or diffuse an aggressive situation, and when a vet visit is needed.
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Do Cats Understand Mirrors?
Do cats understand mirrors? Find out what science can to tell us and how cats perceive their own reflections.
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Top 3 Funny Cat Quirks You Should Know
Crazy cat behaviors have gone viral all over the internet, so we decided to dig a bit deeper and explain why cats exhibit these 3 behaviors. Read more.
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What Do Cats Dream About?
Curious to know if your cat dreams? Discover what science says and what she might be dreaming about.
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Differences Between Male and Female Cats
Consider these behavior and appearance differences between male and female cats before choosing a forever friend.
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Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Curious why your cat is eating grass? Discover the underlying reason, such as a digestive issue or anxiety, and learn if it's truly a problem.
Feature article breed
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Russian Blue Cat: Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Discover the gentle and loving personality of the Russian blue cat. Learn its royal history and find out why it can be a great addition to your family.
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Siamese Cat Breed - Facts & Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Learn about the Siamese cat including physical and personality traits, history, and living with one at home.
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Bombay Cat Breed - Facts & Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Learn more about your Bombay cat and read about it's various physical characteristics and personality traits.
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Persian Cat Breed - Facts & Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Better understand your Persian housecat by learning more about it's physical characteristics and personality traits.
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Balinese Cat Breed - Facts & Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Learn about the Balinese cat breed including physical and personality traits, history, and living with one at home.
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Abyssinian Cat Breed - Information and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Among the most popular cat breeds, the Abyssinian is easy to care for, and a joy to have in your home. They’re affectionate cats and love both people and other animals.
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Birman Cat Breed - Facts & Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Find out everything you need to know about the Birman cat breed including personality traits, physical characteristics, and breed origins.
Feature article health care
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Why Is My Cat Peeing Blood?
Learn causes & symptoms associated with blood in cat urine, including underlying urinary tract problems or issues like FLUTD, as well as treatment options.
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Can Cats Get the Flu or a Cold?
Learn how flu & cold viruses can affect your cat, what signs & symptoms to look for, and what the prevention & treatment options are.
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Tips for Giving Your Cat Pills & Medications
Use these helpful tips on how to give your cat a pill to make the process less stressful for both of you, and help get her on her way back to feeling better.
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Benefits of Neutering a Cat
Neutering offers benefits to both you and your beloved companion. The benefit of neutering a cat? Fewer unwanted litters and fewer parental worries for you.
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Vet Checkups & Blood Work for Senior Cats
If you have a senior-aged cat, learn why its so important to take her to regular vet visits & blood work, especially if she has a health condition.
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Reasons for Your Cat Vomiting
Learn the different causes of cat vomiting, from throwing up common hairballs to more serious health concerns, and how grooming & food can help prevent it.
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Dealing with Tapeworms in Cats
What You Need to Know About Cat Tapeworms: What are the signs & symptoms? Are they contagious? And— most importantly—how do you get rid of them?
Feature article new pet parent
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Leaving a Cat Home Alone: How Long is Safe?
Concerned about leaving a cat home alone? Considering if she's a kitten or senior cat and her relationship with you can help you decide how long is safe.
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Adopting an Adult Cat | Hill's Pet
Understand how adopting an adult cat from a shelter is different than adopting a cat, and what to expect when you bring her home for the first time.
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The pick of the litter | Hill's Pet
Bringing how a kitten is a long-term commitment. Learn how to make the right choice when picking one out of a litter.
Feature article nutrition and feeding
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Is Chocolate Bad for Cats?
Chocolate is known to be poisonous for dogs, but it can also be toxic for cats. Learn why chocolate is bad for cats & what to do if she's eaten it.
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How a Cat’s nutritional needs differ from ours?
Puppy, kitten and pet dieting, cat nutrition and dog nutrition information from Hill's Pet
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The right food for your kitten
Learn how to identify the kitten food that best aligns with her nutritional needs, keeping her active and healthy as she grows into an adult cat.
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How a mature cat’s nutritional needs differ from ours? | Hill's Pet
Puppy, kitten and pet dieting, cat nutrition and dog nutrition information from Hill's Pet
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Mixing pet foods
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of wet cat food and dry cat food to get a better sense of which food you should be feeding your cat.
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Diet Considerations for Pregnant & Nursing Cats
Learn what your female cat needs for proper nutrition when pregnant or nursing, so you can make sure you are feeding her properly.
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Foods that are Dangerous or Toxic to Cats
Many human foods are dangerous to cats. Read about 5 of the worst toxic food offenders that can kill your cat - and how much it takes to hurt them.
Feature article play and exercise
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How to Put On a Cat Harness
Discover which harness style is best for your feline friend and learn how to put on a cat harness. Take your kitty for a stroll knowing they're secure.
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How to Make DIY Cat Shelves
As a pet parent, you already know that cats rule the household, so why not give them a high perch from which to survey their land? DIY cat shelves are an excellent way to customize your kitty's kingdom, and there are so many cat wall ideas that you can use to create their dream domain.
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5 New Fun Things to Do With Your Cat
Looking for way to enrich playtime for your kitty? Discover fun new cat activities, such as cat apps, that can keep your furry friend occupied for hours.
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Walking a Cat: Should You Take Your Kitty for a Stroll?
Wondering if your can take your cat for a walk? Learn how to decide if she's suitable for the outdoors and an effective method for taking her on a stroll.
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Playing with Your Cat on a Budget: 7 Totally Free Games
Check out these seven cheap and easy games to play with cats, often using items you already have around the house.
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Simple Ways to Keep Your Senior Cat Moving
As senior cats slow down, they may walk a little slower, jump more gingerly, and play a little less. Learn some cat exercises to keep your pet active!
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Using Your Kid's Old Toys as Homemade Cat Toys
Learn how to turn your surplus of old children's toys into repurposed cat toys, entertaining your cat for hours and saving you money.
Feature article routine care
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Keeping Your Cat Hydrated if She's Not Drinking Water
Learn why your cat is drinking less water than she used to, how much she should be drinking, and how to recognize and prevent her from getting dehydrated.
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Managing Cats Around Your Smaller Pets
Learn helpful tips for introducing your cat to other small pets, such as birds and fish, and how to protect them from your curious feline.
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Choosing the right veterinarian for your cat
Choosing the right veterinary for your cat is very important to its health. Read through our list of things to consider when looking for a new vet.
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Relocating with your cat
Get tips on how reduce your cat's stress level for the next time you have to move or relocate. Find ways to help your cat settle in.
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Suggestions for Grooming & Bathing Your Cat
Grooming can be an important part of your aging cat's well-being. Follow these grooming tips for older, mature adult cats.
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Managing Allergies to Cats Body
Consider thinking about some of these things before getting a new cat if you have allergies, or managing them after you already have gotten one.
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Getting Your Cat Into Her Carrier
If you're bringing home a cat for the first time, it is important to think of ways of providing them with a safe environment. Learn cat-safe tips here.
Feature article tools and resources
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A Guide for Choosing the Best Cat Carrier
With so many options, finding the best cat carrier for your furry friend can feel overwhelming. Should it be soft-sided or hard-sided and top-loading or front-loading? And what's the best cat carrier for difficult cats?
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Tips for Creating Your Cat's Own Social Media Account | Hill's Pet
Are you that person who floods your connections' news feeds with photos of your cat on social media?
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Cat Life Hacks: Making Life Easier for You and Your Cat
Has your cat care routine gotten stale? Spice it up with these helpful cat life hacks, including tips to help manage cat hair, scratching & litter boxes.
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Fun DIY Beds for Your Cat
Learn how to create four different DIY cat beds that will provide your furry friend with a cozy space of her own & won't break your bank!
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Five tips to stop cats from scratching up the furniture | Hill's Pet
Learn how to build an easy, homemade DIY cat scratching post using items around your house! She'll get exercise and you won't get a ruined staircase.
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Common Cat Myths & Misconceptions: Get the Feline Facts - Hill's Pet
Learn about common cat myths and misconceptions. With all the misinformation available online about cats, it's time you got the true feline facts.
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Caring for your kitten's new teeth | Hill's Pet
Puppy, kitten and pet dieting, cat nutrition and dog nutrition information from Hill's Pet
Feature article training
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Toilet training your kitten | Hill's Pet
Use these easy-to-follow do's and don'ts while training your kitten to use the litter box with the best success.
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Are cats trainable? | Hill's Pet
With proper understanding and patience, cats can be trained. Learn how to properly train your new cat or kitten with these easy-to-follow tips.
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Sharing a Bed with Your Cat: Steps for Success
The personality of your cat is probably the most important part of whether a human-feline sleeping arrangement will work.
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Cat and baby | Hill's Pet
Learn how your cat's behavior might change if you bring a newborn baby into the home and how you can keep both baby and cat safe.