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Everything you need advice on – those first vet visits, nail trims, accessories, nutrition tips and more – to keep your kitten purring.

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Microchipping your cat is quick and painless – and it’s now required by law

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Why winter brings a spike in kitty cystitis cases



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You’ve seen mamas do it to their young, but it’s not something you should try yourself

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Say goodbye to litter boxes... Here’s how to toilet-train your cat for a cleaner, greener home

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Expert answers on Covid-19 and cats – plus symptoms to watch out for

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Hold the stroganoff! Find out whether cats can safely eat mushrooms and the potential risks

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From ‘Cat TV’ to Netflix, discover why your feline is hooked on the screen – and if it’s actually good for them

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Curious about a plant-based diet for your pet? Discover what science has to say about it

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What is enrichment and why is it so important to keep your kitty happy?

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Learn what nutrients are a must for your new little one

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Get those little gnashers ready for the kitten tooth fairy

Woman bottle feeding kitten.

Starting with the supplies you’ll need

Woman feeding her kitten.

And how to know what kind they need

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From Potato to Pickle, we round up the best names for your pets

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It’s not quite the same as buying secondhand clothes…

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And the nutrients you should make sure they’re getting

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We see a new cat in your future. Here’s what you should name them

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From Eastenders to Bridgerton, we round up the best names for your pets

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In celebration of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, we unleash the best Taylor Swift-inspired pet names for all the Swifties out there

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Seasonal allergies can happen to your pet, too. They might just look a little different to yours

Prepare your kitty for their staycation

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Their eyes might be watering but are our cats crying? And what can we do about it?

A kitten playing with a mouse cat toy.

Your cat deserves to play, but you deserve to walk away unscathed

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A vet gets the facts straight

a man holds a kitten while a woman scans it for microchip

Microchipping your cat is quick and painless – and it’s now required by law

If you’d like your kitten to grow up with outdoor access, here’s what to know to help keep them safe

Cat in a litter tray

Why winter brings a spike in kitty cystitis cases



Cat in the snow

Winter brings hidden dangers for pets – find out how to keep them safe

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Whatever their real age, they’re still your baby

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Work with your cat and not against them

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Think cats and dogs are natural enemies? Think again

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