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Cat wellness, decoded.

Evidence-led guides to indoor cat behavior, enrichment, and wellbeing — written by cat people, reviewed against the research.

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Mental Health

Cat Anxiety Symptoms: How to Recognize and Soothe Them

Cat anxiety symptoms — hiding, overgrooming, litter box issues, vocalization changes — and what actually helps to soothe an anxious cat at home.

February 1, 2026 · 6 min read
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How-To

First-Time Cat Owner Guide: Your First 30 Days

A first-time cat owner guide built around the first 30 days — setup, settling in, vet, food, enrichment, and the small habits that build a healthy life.

January 30, 2026 · 7 min read
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Behavior

Signs of a Happy Cat: 12 Things to Look For

How to tell your cat is happy — 12 body language and behavior signals, from slow blinks to belly exposure, that indicate a content, well-adjusted cat.

January 28, 2026 · 6 min read
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How-To

Best Cat Camera in 2026: What to Look For (and Skip)

What to look for in a cat camera in 2026 — and how a spare iPhone often beats a dedicated pet cam. Privacy, latency, two-way audio, motion detection.

January 26, 2026 · 6 min read
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How-To

How to Entertain a Cat While You're at Work

Practical ways to keep your cat entertained while you're at work — without leaving cat TV on all day or making the food bowl the highlight of their afternoon.

January 24, 2026 · 6 min read
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Behavior

Cat Boredom Signs: How to Tell, and What to Do About It

How to spot a bored, under-stimulated cat — destructive behavior, overgrooming, attention demands — and what works to fix it.

January 22, 2026 · 6 min read
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Enrichment

Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas That Actually Work

Indoor cat enrichment ideas across five categories — physical, mental, sensory, social, food — with examples you can set up today.

January 20, 2026 · 7 min read
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Mental Health

Signs of a Depressed Cat (and What to Do About It)

Signs of a depressed cat: hiding, reduced grooming, appetite changes, and more. What to watch for, what to rule out, and what helps.

January 18, 2026 · 7 min read
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Behavior

How Long Should Cats Watch Cat TV? A Behaviorist's Answer

How long should cats watch cat TV? The short answer: 20–60 minutes per session, 2–3 times a day. Here's the reasoning, the signals to watch for, and what to do after.

January 16, 2026 · 6 min read
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Behavior

Is Cat TV Good for Cats? What the Research Actually Says

Is cat TV good for cats, or just a viral trend? Here's what behaviorists and welfare research actually say — and the rules that make it useful.

January 14, 2026 · 6 min read
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Enrichment

Cat TV: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Use It Well

Cat TV explained — what it is, how it works on a cat's visual system, and how to use it as enrichment without overstimulating your cat.

January 12, 2026 · 7 min read

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