From the litter box
Tips, stories, and science from our cat-obsessed lab.
There's no single magic number. A cat's daily exercise need depends on age, energy level, and what actually happens during each session. Here's how to find your cat's number and make every minute o...
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Diet alone is a slow, miserable way for a cat to lose weight. Movement is the other half, and no cat will run laps because you asked. Her...
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Indoor cats aren't bored because they don't have enough toys. They're bored because nothing in their environment activates the full hunt ...
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Indoor cats have the same prey drive as outdoor cats. The difference is nothing in your apartment tries to flee. The right toy stack fixe...
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Two cats playing together sounds cute. Two cats fighting over one toy doesn't. Here's how to structure your toy setup and session timing ...
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Treat dispensers give cats a mental workout, not just a snack. Here's how to pick the right one, what to fill it with, and how to run a f...
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Catnip treats sit somewhere between a snack and a mood boost. Given right, they reward good behavior and take the edge off high-strung mo...
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High-energy cats aren't picky, they're bored. A crinkle ball won't cut it. Here's the toy stack that keeps hyperactive cats engaged, sort...
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Your cat just raced through the hallway at 3am for no reason. Again. Here's what cat zoomies actually are, why they happen (it's normal),...
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