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Feature article behaviour and appearance
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Why Does My Cat Walk On Me?
Cats often like to treat us like their personal cat bed, but why do they love to stand & walk on us? Learn why & how you can nicely curb this behavior.
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Why Does My Cat Yowl at Night?
Cats can be quite chatty, especially at night when their yowling can keep even heavy sleepers awake. Learn tips for how to deal with her nighttime noises.
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Why Do Cats Try to Eat Plastic?
You may wonder why your cat loves chewing & eating all kinds of plastic. Find out why she's fascinated by these items and what you can do to discourage it.
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Cats & Slow Blinking: What Does it Mean?
Learn what your cat really means when she blinks slowly at you and why it's a gesture you can give her in return.
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Do Cats Knock Things Over on Purpose?
Cats are intelligent animals, but do they understand physics? Learn why they get a kick out of knocking things off tables (& driving their owners crazy!)
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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. -
Does My Cat Recognize Their Name?
Wonder if your cat actually recognizes their own name, or other words? Learn why choosing a name is important & training tips for responding to their name.
Feature article breed
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Abyssinian Cat 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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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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Bengal Housecat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Better understand your Bengal Housecat breed by learning more about it's physical characteristics and personality traits.
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Birman Cat Breed - Facts and 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.
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Bombay Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
An active, curious cat, the Bombay loves watching the world around her and can be so affectionate that she demands time with her parent.
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British Shorthair Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Get information about the British Shorthair cat including facts, history, personality traits, and what it's like to live with this breed of cat.
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Burmese Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Read about the Burmese cat breed including facts, history, personality traits, and what it's like to live with one.
Feature article health care
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Ways to Help Your Overweight Cat Lose Weight
Learn more about the problem of cat obesity and more importantly, what you can do to help your cat avoid becoming overweight.
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Home Dental Care Methods for Your Cat
Learn the importance of feline dental health, and how you can help keep their teeth and gums healthy with these cat oral healthcare home tips.
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Skin Problems to Watch For in Your Cat
Recognise these common skin problems that ail many cats to help keep your feline friend happy and healthy.
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Can Cats Get Concussions?
Find out how to recognize if your cat has experienced a head trauma, what to do if you think she has and whether or not a concussion might have occurred.
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Conjunctivitis in Cats: Signs, Causes and Treatment
Learn the signs, causes and treatment methods of conjunctivitis in cats, as well as if it's a risk for you to catch it from your feline friends.
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Can Cats Catch 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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Can Cats Get Asthma?
Could your cat's wheezing & breathing issues be an asthma attack, or is it just a hairball? Learn to recognize signs of asthma and what you should do.
Feature article new pet parent
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Ten Things to Keep Your Cat Comfortable After Adoption
Learn how to make things comfortable at home when adopting a cat.
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Tips for being a purrfect new cat parent
Whether you just adopted your new cat from a local shelter, a breeder or a store, there's nothing better than bringing them home.
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Cat Parents: Bringing Your New Cat Home
If you're new to this whole cat parent thing, you might be feeling a little intimidated. Even if this new kitty isn't your first, adopting a new cat can be both exciting and overwhelming.
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Six Ways to Socialize Your New Cat
Socialising a cat into a new home takes patience and love. Discover these cat socialisation tips to help an adopted cat adjust to her family.
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One Woman's Story of How Adopting an Older Cat Changed Her Life
Adopting an older cat occasionally comes with some challenges, but those are easily outweighed by the love and companionship senior cat adoption offers.
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Why You Should Consider Adopting a Cat from an Animal Shelter
When you adopt a cat, you don't just gain a best friend; you could also be saving their life.
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4 Incredible Rare Cat Breeds | Hill's Pet
When you adopt a cat, you don't just gain a best friend; you could also be saving their life.
Feature article nutrition and feeding
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How and When To Feed Your Mature Cat?
There are three common ways to feed a cat. Each way has its advantages and disadvantages.
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How and When To Feed Your Adult Cat?
It's important to feed your mature cat the right amount of food at proper intervals, but this can be tricky -- it is also worth remembering that feeding requirements can vary greatly from one cat to another.
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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.
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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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Can Cats Eat Eggs?
Discover whether or not your cat can eat eggs and what the benefits or potential hazards are if she does.
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Vegan Cat Food for Carnivorous Felines?
Discover what vegan or vegetarian cat food is, and why it is not the best choice to feed your carnivorous cat.
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The Effects of Catnip on Your Cat
Learn what catnip is, and whether or not it is safe to give to your cat and any side effects associated with catnip.
Feature article play and exercise
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DIY Cat Toys Your Feline Friend Will Love
Discover how to make three creative DIY cat toys out of homemade items. Cats get bored very easily, which is why you need to keep their interest.
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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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Useful Ways to Help Your Cat Exercise
Cat Workouts and Exercise Tips, smart practical pointers for staying active and optimising weight through exercise.
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Relax Your Mind and Body with Cat Yoga
Learn about cat yoga, including its health benefits for both you and your cat. It's the perfect way to bond with her and get a workout at the same time.
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Clever Ways to Keep Your Cat Active: Food Scavenger Hunts
A scavenger hunt will keep your feline friend moving, maintaining their mental & physical health. Here are a few tips to get started.
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Peaceful Playtime with Cats and Children
Cats and children don't always mix. With positive reinforcement and determining boundaries, they can learn to have fun and peaceful playtime together.
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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.
Feature article routine care
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The Most Common Poisonous Plants to Cats
Learn how to keep your cat safe around common houseplants that can be poisonous, as well as what to do if you think they have ingested a toxic plant.
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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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Getting Your Cat Into Her Carrier
Getting your cat in & out of her carrier can be a challenging task when it's time to go to the vet. Learn helpful carrier tips for keeping your cat calm.
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What's your kittens idea of a nice break?
Everyone loves a holiday. Or do they? Many cats really don't like travelling, but if they get used to it from an early age it's not normally a problem.
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10 Important Health Tips for Senior Cats
However, as much as we value having them in our lives, it’s easy to take our pets for granted. Your senior cat, on the other hand, appreciates every single thing you’ve ever done. Why not return the favour?
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Tips & Advice for Making Your House Safe for a Cat
While your home may be the most comfortable place your cat will ever know, it can also be the most dangerous. Learn how to keep your cat safe.
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Letting Your Cat Outside: What You Need to Know
Get tips on how to take the proper precautions when letting your kitten outside for the first time including the proper age and time of day.
Feature article tools and resources
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“Smile!” How to take the perfect picture of your cat | Hill's Pet
Every cat is unique and, in the eyes of every 'pet parent', the most beautiful animal to ever walk the earth. And that's just how it should be.
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Caring for your kitten's new teeth
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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Meet Draven the Therapy Cat
You may have met a therapy dog in your travels, but have you ever heard of a therapy cat? Just like dogs, cats can be trained as therapy pets.
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Celebrate Your Cat's Birthday in Style
If your cat's birthday or adoption anniversary is around the corner, learn how you can celebrate her with fun cat-themed party ideas.
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Five tips to stop cats from scratching up the furniture
There are many tips out there on how to deal with cat scratching, so to help you out, we’ve chosen our top five tips.
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Benefits of Parenting a Cat: My Cat Helped My Anxiety
Learn one girl's story about how a cat can provide therapy and reduce anxiety for their owners, especially those in teenage and young adult years.
Feature article training
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Kitten Proofing Your Home with 10 Easy-to-Follow Tips
Discover how kitten proofing your home will make your new cat feel safe and happy, while making you feel like a confident new pet parent.
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Are cats trainable?
To train your new kitten, you need an understanding of how she thinks and behaves.
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Preparing Your Cat for a New Baby
How will your cat react to having a new arrival in the house and how do you ensure cat and baby get along? Vet and behaviourist Francesca Riccomini offers advice on how to prepare your family feline for a new addition.
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Steps for Command Training Your Kitten
Take command of your kitten
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How to Litter Train a Kitten
Can my cat play fetch? Yes, it's possible! Learn an effective training method for teaching your cat to fetch, including what verbal cues to use.
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Cat Training: How to Train Your Cat the Easy Way
When learning how to train your cat, you'll start with very basic first steps that both reward good behavior and discourage the bad.
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Techniques for Obedience Training Your Kitten
Learn how to train your kitten how to obey your commands without resorting to punishments with our obedience training tips.