Let's make some happy tails together
Use these helpful savings, tips and articles to live a healthy, happy life with your new cat.
Getting started with your new best friend
Get useful training tips, feeding recommendations and more to keep your new best friend happy and healthy for years to come.
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What Types of Litter, Food & Supplies Are Safe for Kittens?
Learn which types of products and supplies are safest for your kitten, including specific kinds of litter, food, shampoo, carriers, collars and toys.
Cat Care
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Ten Things to Keep Your Cat Comfortable After Adoption
Learn how to make things comfortable at home when adopting a cat.
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Tips for being a purrfect new cat parent
Discover ten ways to care for your new cat after adoption, from preparing your home before she arrives to making her feel comfortable once she
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Cat Parents: Bringing Your New Cat Home
Discover ten ways to care for your new cat after adoption, from preparing your home before she arrives to making her feel comfortable once she
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4 Incredible Rare Cat Breeds
Learn about some of the most rare cat breeds, such as the Egyptian mau, with their remarkable colors, distinguishing features and compelling histories.
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Six Ways to Socialize Your New Cat
Socializing a cat into a new home takes patience and love. Discover these cat socialization tips to help an adopted cat adjust to her family.
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One Woman's Story of How Adopting an Older Cat Changed Her Life
Adopting an older cat occasionally comes with some challenges, but those are easily outweighed by the love and companionship senior cat adoption offers.
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Picking the Right Breed of Cat for You
Selecting the breed of kitten that will best suit your family and lifestyle is the first step in finding the perfect new addition to your home.
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Choosing the Best Kitten in the Litter
If you are choosing your kitten from a litter, a few simple tips can help you pick well. Take your time and ask lots of questions.
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Tips for Socializing Your Kitten with People & Other Pets
Socializing your kitten ensures she becomes a cat that relates well to people and is a friend and companion.
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Adopting an Adult Cat: What You Need to Know
Understand how adopting an adult cat from a shelter is different than adopting a cat, and what to expect when you bring her home for the first time.
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Finding Your New Kitten: Where to Look
There are several places to get a kitten. Learn more about finding a kitten at a shelter, breeder, rescue organization or local newspaper.
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Supplies You'll Want to Bring Home with Your New Kitten
Kittens may be small, but to keep them safe and happy there is a long list of items vital to having the right environment for your kitten to thrive.
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Why You Should Consider Adopting a Cat from an Animal Shelter
When you adopt a cat, you don
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How to Handle Cat Spraying
Spraying can be the sign of a larger urinary health issue for cat. Learn what it means and what you can do to help remedy it.
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Common Signs of a Healthy Cat
Learn about the signs of good cat health, what is normal and abnormal, to help discuss with your veterinarian.
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Why Your Cat Likes to Scratch
Scratching and climbing is natural behavior for you cat - it doesn
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Signs That Your Cat is Grieving & How You Can Help
Learn what cats go through during times of loss of another animal or human in the household, and understand whether they grieve or not.
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Kitten Psychology: Understanding What Your Cat is Thinking
To provide your kitten with the best possible care, it is important to understand her. Learn more about what your kitten thinks and does.
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Knowing Your Cat's Special Anatomy
Understanding your cat
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Your Cat in Heat: What You Need to Know
Learn about why you cat is in heat and how to prevent a cat from being, in heat from your friends at Hills Pet Nutrition.
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Abyssinian Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Among the most popular cat breeds, the Abyssinian is easy to care for, and a joy to have in your home. They’re affectionate cats and love both people and other animals.
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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 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 Housecat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Better understand your Bengal Housecat breed by learning more about it
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Birman Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet
Find out everything you need to know about the Birman cat breed including personality traits, physical characteristics, and breed origins.
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Ways to Help Your Overweight Cat Lose Weight
Learn more about the problem of cat obesity and more importantly, what you can do to help your cat avoid becoming overweight.
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Home Dental Care Methods for Your Cat
Learn the importance of feline dental health, and how you can help keep her teeth and gums healthy with these cat oral healthcare home tips.
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Skin Problems to Watch For in Your Cat
Recognize these common skin problems that ail many cats to help keep your feline friend happy and healthy.
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Subtle Signs that Your Cat is Aging
Health-related issues in cat become more common as they age. Here are 6 senior feline health concerns you need to know about.
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Potential Health Concerns in Your New Kitten
Protect your new kitten
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Can Cats Get the Flu or a Cold?
Learn how flu & cold viruses can affect your cat, what signs & symptoms to look for, and what the prevention & treatment options are.
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Can Cats Get Concussions?
Find out how to recognize if your cat has experienced a head trauma, what to do if you think she has and whether or not a concussion might have occurred.
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Foods that are Dangerous or Toxic to Cats
Many human foods are dangerous to cats. Read about 5 of the worst toxic food offenders that can kill your cat - and how much it takes to hurt them.
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Is Chocolate Bad for Cats?
Chocolate is known to be poisonous for dogs, but it can also be toxic for cats. Learn why chocolate is bad for cats & what to do if she's eaten it.
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Can Cats Eat Eggs?
Discover whether or not your cat can eat eggs and what the benefits or potential hazards are if she does.
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Vegan Cat Food for Carnivorous Felines?
Discover what vegan or vegetarian cat food is, and why it is not the best choice to feed your carnivorous cat.
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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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The Importance of Protein in Your Cat's Food
The right combination of proteins is essential, but your cat needs help achieving the correct mix. Hills Pet Nutrition can help in choosing the right cat food to ensure your pet gets a sufficient boost of protein power.
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DIY Cat Toys Your Feline Friend Will Love
Discover how to make three creative DIY cat toys out of homemade items. Cats get bored very easily, which is why you need to keep her interest.
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5 New Fun Things to Do With Your Cat
Looking for way to enrich playtime for your kitty? Discover fun new cat activities, such as cat apps, that can keep your furry friend occupied for hours.
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Useful Ways to Help Your Cat Exercise
Cat Workouts and Exercise Tips, smart practical pointers for staying active and optimizing weight through exercise.
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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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Clever Ways to Keep Your Cat Active: Food Scavenger Hunts
A scavenger hunt will keep your feline friend moving, maintaining her mental & physical health. Here are a few tips to get started.
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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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Playing with Your Cat on a Budget: 7 Totally Free Games
Check out these seven cheap and easy games to play with cats, often using items you already have around the house.
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Getting Your Cat Into Her Carrier
Getting your cat in & out of her carrier can be a challenging task when it's time to go to the vet. Learn helpful carrier tips for keeping your cat calm.
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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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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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Useful Ways to Keep Your Cat Active in Winter
Ensure your cat stays active and healthy this winter by following these easy-to-adopt practices.
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Why Regular Veterinary Visits Are Important to Your Kitten
Learn about taking your cat to the vet with these tips for transporting your cat with a carrier, the car ride, and arriving at the veterinarian office from your good friends at Hills Pet Nutrition.
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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.
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Meet Draven the Therapy Cat
You may have met a therapy dog in your travels, but have you ever heard of a therapy cat? Just like dogs, cats can be trained as therapy pets.
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Celebrate Your Cat's Birthday in Style
If your cat's birthday or adoption anniversary is around the corner, learn how you can celebrate her with fun cat-themed party ideas.
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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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How to Make Your Own DIY Cat Scratching Post
Learn how to build an easy, homemade DIY cat scratching post using items around your house! She
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How One Cat Lover's Feline Craziness Shines Through
Dedicated cat lovers are so proud of the relationship they have with their cats, they embrace the term "crazy cat owners" with open arms.
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Kitten Proofing Your Home with 10 Easy-to-Follow Tips
Discover how kitten proofing your home will make your new cat feel safe and happy, while making you feel like a confident new pet parent.
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Training Your Cat: Basic Things to Work On
Discover more on kitten training and training a kitten with Hill
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Preparing Your Cat for a New Baby
Learn how your cat
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Steps for Command Training Your Kitten
Take advantage of your kitten
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How to Litter Train a Kitten
Can my cat play fetch? Yes, it's possible! Learn an effective training method for teaching your cat to fetch, including what verbal cues to use.
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Cat Training: How to Train Your Cat the Easy Way
Discover how to train your cat, starting with very basic first steps that both reward good behavior and discourage the bad. It
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Techniques for Obedience Training Your Kitten
Learn how to train your kitten how to obey your commands without resorting to punishments with our obedience training tips.
Start with the Right Nutrition
Give your furry new family member the best chance for a long, happy life by giving her nutrition to meet the specific needs.
Tailor your cat’s food to her lifestage, size or special needs right from the start.
Science Diet™
Precisely balanced nutrition that can change pets’ lives. Because when they’re healthier, they’re happier.
*Plus vitamins, minerals and amino acids