Articles and Resources for New Cat Parents

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Use these helpful savings, tips and articles to live a healthy, happy life with your new cat.

Getting started with your new best friend

Get useful training tips, feeding recommendations and more to keep your new best friend happy and healthy for years to come.

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.
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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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.
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.

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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.
Just How Smart Are Cats?

Learn what science says about your cat's intelligence, how her brain works, and how experts address the age-old question: Are cats smarter than dogs?
How Cats Show Affection to Their Humans

Discover some common ways that cats show love for their owners. Learn to recognize these signs of affection, even though they might seem a little bizarre.
Managing Your Cat's Nocturnal Behaviour

Learn a few ways to deal with your nocturnal cat's behavior, including the best times to feed your cat and why late night attention should be avoided.
The Meaning Behind Your Cat's Meow: 5 Distinct Cat Sounds & Noises

From a meow to a purr, learn what your feline friend is telling you when she makes these five distinct cat sounds.
The tales the cat tail tells

Learn about the different positions a cat's tail will hold, and how it's a good indicator of their mood and how they're feeling.
10 Fun Ways Cats Wake Up Their Owners

Cats are good at letting you know what they want, either vocally or with their bodies. It won't be long before you understand what your kitten is trying to tell you.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Havana Brown Cat Breed - Facts & Traits | Hill's Pet

Find out everything you need to know about the Havana Brown cat breed including personality traits and physical characteristics

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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.
Hairballs: The Trouble With Fur

Most cat owners have to deal with hairballs at some point. Learn everything you need to know about hairballs and how to help your cat manage them.
Helping Your Cat Deal with Stress-Related Urinary Issues| Hill's Pet

Learn how to identify and reduce the chances of feline urinary issues by helping alleviate stress in her life.
Cats and neutering

Discover the many benefits of neutering a cat. Neutering a cat leads to healthier, calmer cats and happier pet parents in the long term.
Is Your Cat Hiding Her Pain? Recognizing the Signs & Symptoms.

Learn how to recognize signs that your cat is sick or hiding her pain, along with how to provide her with the best care and help her recover quickly.
Skin Problems to Watch For in Your Cat

Learn about 5 of the most common skin problems that can manifest in cats, as well as how to detect if your cat might have one of them.
Why is my cat throwing up food after eating?

Understand why your cat is throwing up after eating and learn how to keep them from regurgitating their cat food in the future.

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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.
Suggestions to Make Your Cat Drink from a Bowl

If your cat refuses to drink from her water dish, or sees it more of a toy, learn some different ways you can encourage your cat to drink from a bowl.
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.
The Truth About Cats And Milk

Find out why giving your cat milk might not be the nutritious treat that you think, as well as some other healthier alternatives.
Feeding your kitten: some food for thought

Kittens grow a lot in their first year, so it is important to provide them with the proper nutrients early, so they grow up healthy and strong.
My cat is a fussy eater

Discover if your cat is a picky eater or has a larger health condition at play, and what you can do to help her eat better.
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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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.
Playtime with children

Puppy, kitten and pet dieting, cat nutrition and dog nutrition information from Hill's Pet
Clever Ways to Keep Your Cat Active: Food Scavenger Hunts

A scavenger hunt will keep your feline friend moving, maintaining her mental & physical health. Here are a few tips to get started.
Cat Play: How to Keep Your Kitty Engaged | Hill's Pet

A bored cat is not a happy cat. Making sure your furry friend is mentally stimulated and engaged through cat play will make her happier and is likely to bring you more peace too, especially if she is acting out through destructive behaviors like shredding your curtains or digging up your potted plants.
Why Your Dog Should Exercise | Hill's Pet

Just like humans, dogs are suffering in greater and greater numbers from obesity. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 54 percent of dogs are overweight.
Playing with your cat | Hill's Pet

It's important to keep cats active to keep them healthy, even from a young age. Get tips on how to play with your cat or kitten and strengthen your bond.
Cat Exercise and Workout Tips | Hill's Pet

Keep your cat happy and healthy by ensuring they get enough exercise. Follow these simple workout tips to keep them active.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Caring for your kitten's new teeth | Hill's Pet

Brushing your kitten's teeth is not as difficult as you might think if you start early and use a special cat toothpaste that she likes, your kitten will even look forward to it.

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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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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

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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.
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.
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.
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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