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Feature article behaviour and appearance
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What Do Cats Dream About?
Curious to know if your cat dreams? Discover what science says and what she might be dreaming about.
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Differences Between Male and Female Cats
Consider these behavior and appearance differences between male and female cats before choosing a forever friend.
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What Is My Cat's Body Language Telling Me?
Learn to decipher your cat's numerous non-verbal language queues, including the meanings behind expressions through her eyes, ears, tail and stance.
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Do Cats Sweat or Pant?
Can cats sweat? Are you concerned that she's panting? She might just be trying to cool herself off, but these signs could indicate a heat-related problem.
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Why Do Cats Hate Water?
Discover the common reasons why cats don't tend to like water or getting wet, and better learn about their curious fascination with running water.
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Unlock Cat Genetics for Purrfect Health
Learn how feline genetics play a role in your cat's appearance, behavior & personality, as well as how knowing her genetics can impact breeding choices.
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Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Curious why your cat is eating grass? Discover the underlying reason, such as a digestive issue or anxiety, and learn if it's truly a problem.
Feature article breed
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American Curl Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Read about the American Curl cat breed including facts, history, personality traits, and what it
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American Wirehair Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Discover the personality and physical traits associated with the American Wirehair cat breed, as well as information about its history.
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Balinese Cat Breed - Facts and 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 House Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Better understand your Bengal Housecat breed by learning more about it.
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Bombay Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Learn more about your Bombay cat and read about it
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British Shorthair Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Get information about the British Shorthair cat including facts, history, personality traits, and what it.
Feature article health care
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Allergic Dermatitis | Hill's Pet
Discover some of the signs of feline skin conditions, how to help improve them, and when to consult your veterinarian about your cat's skin health.
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Cats with Sensitive Skin: Looking Beneath the Fur
Provide the best possible treatment for cats with sensitive skin by spotting the signs, knowing the causes, and understanding the remedies. Learn more now.
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Cat Life Stages: Providing the Best Care for Your Cat at Any Age
From the kitten stage to the geriatric cat stage, learn the six cat life stages and tips for providing the best care for your cat at any stage of her life.
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Allergy and Food Intolerance
Understand how food allergies and intolerances present themselves in cats, and what you can do to prevent and care for cats with allergies.
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Diabetes Mellitus
Know the causes of diabetes in felines to better understand how to prevent it in your cat. Ask your vet for treatment options.
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Serious Illness, Accidents and Surgery
Illness, Accidents and Surgeries are an unfortunate consequence of life even for cats. Understand how nutrition can play a role in your cat's recovery.
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Weight Management
Obesity affects more than 30 percent of cats in America. Learn how you can properly feed and exercise your cat to improve its weight management.
Feature article nutrition and feeding
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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.
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Protein and your cat's special needs
You probably already know that proteins are important for your own good health, and your cat needs them, too.
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The right ingredients: Cornerstone of good cat nutrition
Nutrients can be found in a variety of sources, but the right ingredients help deliver optimal nutrition for optimal health.
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Important Ingredients to Look For in Cat Treats
Learn more about the ingredients in cat treats and how the,y impact your cat's overall health and happiness.
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The right food for your kitten
Choose a kitten food with precise nutrition to help them grow into a happy, healthy cat. Learn how Hill's Science Diet meets your Kitten's needs.
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Hill's Cat Foods: A Healthy Choice for Your Cat
Selecting the right food for your kitten is a key to quality nutrition and a long, healthy life. Learn more about how to select the right kitten food.
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Caring for Your Cat Through All of Life's Stages
HillsPet Nutrition provides information on proper nutrition, fitness and special needs in keeping your cat healthy and happy.
Feature article play and exercise
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Cat Workouts and Exercise Tips
Keep your cat happy and healthy by ensuring they get enough exercise. Follow these simple workout tips to keep them active.
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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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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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Cat Play: How to Keep Your Kitty Engaged
A bored cat is not a happy cat. Making sure your furry friend is mentally stimulated and engaged through cat play will make them happier and is likely to bring you more peace too, especially if your cat is showing destructive behaviours like shredding your curtains or digging up your potted plants.
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Choosing Safe Toys & Games for Your Kitten
Just like any child in the family, a kitten needs safe toys of her own to play with. Learn what toys are appropriate for her.
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Playing With Your Cat
It's important to keep cats active to keep them healthy, even from a young age. Get tips on how to play with your cat or kitten and strengthen your bond.
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Using Your Kid's Old Toys as Homemade Cat Toys
Learn how to turn your surplus of old children's toys into repurposed cat toys, entertaining your cat for hours and saving you money.
Feature article routine care
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Fleas and worms
Learn more about common parasites that can affect your cat, how to prevent them and how to treat them.
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How to groom and bath your cat
Part of keeping cats healthy is ensuring they are clean and well-groomed. Get tips on how and when to bathe and groom your cat.
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Keeping Your Kitten Safe: Collar, ID Tags & Microchips
A safety collar and identification tags, or even a microchip, is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the safety of your kitten should she become lost.
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Ear Mites in Cats & Kittens: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments
Ear mites are contagious. Ear mites are parasites that live on the skin’s surface, especially on the skin lining of the ear canal. They are transferred from cat to cat by direct contact. They can persist in the environment for several months.
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How to Introduce a New Cat to Your Current Pets
Read about how to introduce a new cat into your household of current pets to help reduce stress and make sure they all get along well.
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Steps to Successfully Introduce a New Kitten to Your Cat
Bringing a new kitten into the household is a special and exciting time for all the family... except potentially for your current cat!
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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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Cat Life Hacks: Making Life Easier for You and Your Cat
Has your cat care routine gotten stale? Spice it up with these helpful cat life hacks, including tips to help manage cat hair, scratching & litter boxes.
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Tips for Taking Photos of Your Cat
Learn tips for taking great pictures of your cat. She may not seem interested at first, but these trick should help you capture her best photos yet.
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Domesticated Cats: Through the Years
Discover where the earliest domesticated house cats originated from and how they came to be the loveable felines they are today.
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Tips for Creating Your Cat's Own Social Media Account
Want to make your cat the next social media sensation? Get helpful tips and advice on how to create a social media account just for your cat.
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Fun DIY Beds for Your Cat
Learn how to create four different DIY cat beds that will provide your furry friend with a cozy space of her own & won't break your bank!
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Setting the Facts Straight: Common Myths About Your Cat | Hill's Pet
Learn about common cat myths and misconceptions. With all the misinformation available online about cats, it's time you got the true feline facts.
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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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Training Your Cat: Basic Things to Work On
Learn the basics of how to train your kitten to help raise an obedient cat and form a strong bond between you both.
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Steps for Command Training Your Kitten
Take advantage of your kitten's curiosity and intelligence by teaching her a few simple commands.
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Getting Started with Training
Get some quick tips on getting started on how to shape your kitten's behaviour with early training. Learn what to do and what not to do.
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Training: Positive Reinforcements for Your Kitten
Learn how positive reinforcements can reward your kitten for good behaviour while their still young to set them up for success when they get older.
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How Clicker Training Can Help Your Cat's Behavior
Clicker training can help you progress from giving food rewards to giving praise when teaching commands to your kitten.
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Sharing a Bed with Your Cat: Steps for Success
The personality of your cat is probably the most important part of whether a human-feline sleeping arrangement will work.
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Cat Behavior Problems: How You Can Help
Learn why cats exhibit behavior problems, such as scratching and spraying, and training steps you can take to help correct her bad habits.