Cat: Brand Merrick

If youre a cat parent or youve been to an animal shelter, youve probably seen adoptable cats with FIV labels. Cats with FIV are often considered un-adoptable and routinely euthanized by shelters. Whats FIV What does it mean for cats to be FIV-positive Wetalkedto Shadi Ireifej, the Chief Medical Officer at VetTriage , to learn more about FIV in cats. Whats FIV FIV is short for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Its a lentivirus thats similar to HIV in humans. FIV slowly weak...

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Most adult cats naturally seek out a fine sandy place to potty. As long as litter boxes are inviting and stress-free, cats generally dont need to be trained to use them. Just show them where the boxes are and let nature take over, says Dr. Jennifer Coates, DVM, who serves on the advisory board for Cat Life Today . But some kittens need a little bit of encouragement to use the litter box, and some adult cats avoid using it. Whether youre a new cat parent or youve adopted a specia...

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Photos courtesy of Angelina Kayyalaynen Rover was born to be a meowdel. Owner Angelina Kayyalaynen and her partner, Sergey Shlyakhtich, dress him up in Haute CATure. Then he sashays down the runway with major cattitude. While Rover goes au naturel most of the time, he pulls off mice necklaces, faux snakeskin capes, and angel wings. All of his outfits are handmade, and they take hours to put together. Kayyalaynen is inspired by fun songs, pop culture, and items she finds laying a...

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// Cats are true carnivores , meaning they need to eat meat to survive. Not only dothey not need carbs, theyre sweet blind. Cats dont have sweet taste receptors because of a Tas1r gene mutation. Though cat owners know they might nosh on watermelon slices, coconut flakes, or pineapple chunks. Which fruits are safe for your cat We sat down with Dr. Shadi Ireifej, the Chief of Medicine at VetTriage , to find out. Apples, Apricots, and Peaches Apples, apri...

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{ @context : http://schema.org, @type : Article, name : Everything You Need To Know About Valerian Root, author : { @type : Person, name : Cherese Cobb }, datePublished : 2020-10-12, publisher : { @type : Organization, name : Munchiecat }} Valerian root is commonly called poor mans Valium because it helpspeople relax, unwind, and get a good nights sleep. Not so for Felix. Valerian root is a stimulant for cats. It promotes play, reducing stress and anxiety, says Sa...

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{ @context : http://schema.org, @type : Article, name : Heres Nala, Instagrams Most Famous Cat, author : { @type : Person, name : Cherese Cobb }, datePublished : 2020-08-31, publisher : { @type : Organization, name : Munchiecat }} Photos courtesy of Pookie Methachittiphan With slightly-crossed baby blues, stubby legs, and pinkish-black jellybeans, Nala has pawed her way into the hearts of 4.3 million people -- earning the Guinness World Record for the Most Popula...

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// The Japanese love cats. And its not just Hello Kitty : the white bobcat with a big, red bow and no mouth, whos worth 4.4 billion dollars.Theyplace Maneki-Neko, beckoning cat statues with raised paws that are said to bring good luck and prosperity, in front of their businesses. Nearly 10 million cats live in the Land of the Rising Sun, compared to 8.9 million dogs, according to a study by the Japan Pet Food Association . Because many apartments in the country f...

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