Cat Care

This category of articles focuses on providing expert guidance and practical advice for taking care of your furry feline friend. From nutrition and grooming to health and behavior, these articles cover a wide range of topics related to cat care.

Orange tabby cat eating green beans from a white plate.

Can Cats Eat Green Beans?

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats are carnivores but a few carefully selected vegetables are a great way to provide them with some tasty treats.

A black cat with reddish-brown fur sitting inside a blue plastic bowl on a wooden table in the sun.

Two Things That Turn Black Cats’ Fur Red

Caitlin Dempsey

If you notice your black cat's fur taking on a reddish tint, there are two likely reasons for the change in fur color.

A closeup of the face of an orange tabby sitting by a window.

Why Orange Tabby Cats Get Black Spots

Caitlin Dempsey

Lentigo are freckles that are commonly associated with orange tabby cats.

A black cat lying down on a table with school paper work.

Why Some Black Cats Grow White Fur

Caitlin Dempsey

Black cats can develop white fur due to aging, genetics, hormonal changes, and health issues.

The head and front paw of a sleeping calico with a dark patch of acne on her nose.

Is Your Cat’s Food Dish Causing Acne?

Caitlin Dempsey

Acne is most common around the chin and mouth in cats.

An orange cat sleeping in a cat tree.

How to Tell if Your Cat is Bored

Caitlin Dempsey

An under stimulated cat will often start to act out or they may become more withdrawn.

A black cat and a gray tabby eating from a white dish on a tiled kitchen floor.

Why Cats Shouldn’t be on a Vegetarian Diet

Julianna Rokusek

Cats are hypercarnivores who require a meat-based diet high in protein.

Black cat licking her lips over a puzzle feeder with green cups and a white base.

Cat Puzzle Feeder

Caitlin Dempsey

Cat puzzle feeders slow down eating and provide enrichment for cats who are food obsessed.

An orange cat sleeping in a green cat window bed.

Cat Window Beds

Caitlin Dempsey

Cat window beds provide a great place for your cat to sleep and watch the outside world from.

A picture of a grey litter box with red arrows and dimensions in inches shown.

High Backed Litter Boxes for Those High Spraying Cats in Your Life

Caitlin Dempsey

If your cat likes to pee while standing, a litter box with a high back is ideal.

An orange tabby sniffs some cat grass in a gray pot on a wooden table. Colorful paper lanterns on the ceiling are in the background.

What is Cat Grass?

Caitlin Dempsey

Cat grass can offer some nutritional benefits for your cat.