Cat Basics - Cats.com https://cats.com/cat-basics In-depth cat product reviews, behavior guides, and vet-written education on symptoms, diseases, and more. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:32:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://cats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/all-about-cats-favicon-60x60.png Cat Basics - Cats.com https://cats.com/cat-basics 32 32 How To Tell if a Cat Is Angry or Doesn’t Like You (In the Moment) https://cats.com/how-to-tell-if-a-cat-is-angry https://cats.com/how-to-tell-if-a-cat-is-angry#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:32:01 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=55528 Cats may not be able to speak but they sure can make their feelings known in other ways. It’s probably obvious when your cat is mad (growling and hissing usually... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/how-to-tell-if-a-cat-is-angry/feed 2 5 Tips to Cat-Proof Your Christmas Tree https://cats.com/keep-your-cat-out-of-your-christmas-tree https://cats.com/keep-your-cat-out-of-your-christmas-tree#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:03:08 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=38560 The holidays are a magical time of year. From gatherings with friends and family to seasonal decorations, there’s a lot to love about the holidays. Your cat might even enjoy... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/keep-your-cat-out-of-your-christmas-tree/feed 1 How Much Does A Vet Visit Cost for Cats? https://cats.com/how-much-does-a-vet-visit-cost-for-cats https://cats.com/how-much-does-a-vet-visit-cost-for-cats#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:06:04 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=107343 Bringing your cat to the vet shouldn’t be confusing—especially when it comes to costs. And yet many pet parents are shocked by the bill after an unexpected illness or injury... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/how-much-does-a-vet-visit-cost-for-cats/feed 0 How To Have a Better Relationship With Your Cat https://cats.com/cat-human-relationship https://cats.com/cat-human-relationship#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:00:06 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=48095 As cat owners, we all want our cats to like us, but they can be complicated creatures! Some cats are more independent and less outwardly affectionate than others, but it... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/cat-human-relationship/feed 2 How To Keep a Cat Occupied and Entertained During Crate Rest https://cats.com/how-to-keep-a-cat-occupied-and-entertained-during-crate-rest https://cats.com/how-to-keep-a-cat-occupied-and-entertained-during-crate-rest#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:58:30 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=107125 In an ideal world, no human or pet would get injured or need surgery. However, your cat may need strict rest at some point, which can happen through no fault... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/how-to-keep-a-cat-occupied-and-entertained-during-crate-rest/feed 0 How to Train Your Fearful Cat to Be Confident https://cats.com/how-to-train-your-fearful-cat-to-be-confident https://cats.com/how-to-train-your-fearful-cat-to-be-confident#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:39:37 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=106341 Building confidence and achieving emotional balance in your fearful cat requires understanding why felines may be terrified of humans and new experiences. Reflecting on what may have been lacking during... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/how-to-train-your-fearful-cat-to-be-confident/feed 0 Not All Pet Insurance Plans Are the Same, So Which Is Best for Your Cat? https://cats.com/types-of-pet-insurance-for-cats https://cats.com/types-of-pet-insurance-for-cats#respond Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:55:46 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=84816 High-quality veterinary medical care is essential to keeping cats healthy, but it is becoming increasingly costly. Pet insurance plans help make vet care more affordable, giving you peace of mind... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/types-of-pet-insurance-for-cats/feed 0 The 5 Cat Personality Types: Which Is Your Cat? https://cats.com/cat-personalities https://cats.com/cat-personalities#comments Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:40:54 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=37561 Not a cat person? Im-paws-ible! Cats are extraordinary beings with unique personalities, needs, and preferences. Identifying your cat’s temperament can help you provide them with a superior quality of life.... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/cat-personalities/feed 20 How Intelligent Are Cats? Science Has an Answer https://cats.com/cat-intelligence https://cats.com/cat-intelligence#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2025 03:43:26 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=24031 When you hear about animals being trained to assist humans, the stories often involve dogs… or maybe even a less common breed, like a miniature horse. After all, it’s rare... Read more »

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