20 Things I’ve Learned From Living With a Cat
Living with Rebel has taught me that cats have their own personalities, routines, and quirky ways of showing affection. Here are 20 things I’ve learned from sharing my life with one very memorable cat.
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How to Keep an Indoor Cat Entertained: 15 Ideas That Actually Work
Keep your indoor cat happy, active, and entertained with 15 simple ideas for play, enrichment, and adventure—with a little help from Rebel.
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Why Is My Cat Losing Weight? When to Worry and What to Watch For
Introduction Cats are remarkably good at hiding when something is wrong. That’s part of what makes unexplained weight loss so easy to overlook. You may notice that your cat feels a little lighter when you pick her up, or that her sides seem slightly thinner than usual. Sometimes the change is gradual enough that you…
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Why Does My Cat Attack My Feet or Ankles? Understanding the Ambush
Rebel has a very specific bedtime routine. My daughter heads upstairs. Rebel follows her. Sometimes she meows along the way. And then, seemingly out of nowhere… ANKLES. It’s one of those cat behaviors that makes you stop and wonder, “What just happened?” Why would a cat calmly follow someone down the hallway and then suddenly…
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How to Tell If Your Cat Is in Pain: 10 Subtle Signs to Watch For
Cats are remarkably good at hiding when something hurts. That can make it difficult for us to know when something is wrong. A cat may not limp, cry out, or otherwise make it obvious that they’re uncomfortable. Instead, the first clue may be a small change in something they do every day. Maybe your cat…
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The Weird Things My Cat Does That Actually Make Sense
If you’ve ever lived with a cat, you know they have a remarkable ability to do things that leave you staring at them and wondering: “What on earth are you doing?” Cats sleep in sinks. They stare at walls. They suddenly race through the house like something invisible is chasing them. They knock perfectly innocent…
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Do Cats Love Their Humans? What Science—and Our Cats—Tell Us
The debate started innocently enough. My husband and I were talking about cats when the subject came up: Do cats actually love their humans? I said they absolutely do. My husband disagreed. “Cats don’t love people.” Now, I could have let that statement go. I did not. Because if you’ve ever lived with a cat,…
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What to Do If Your Indoor Cat Gets Outside
For an indoor cat, the great outdoors can be a very confusing place. The door opens. Your cat slips through. And suddenly your heart is pounding because the little creature who has spent her entire life safely inside is somewhere outside—and you have no idea where she went. If this ever happens to you, try…
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I Thought My Cat’s Microchip Could Find Her. I Was Wrong.
I thought my cat’s microchip could help me find her if she ever got lost. I was wrong. Here’s what I learned about microchips, ID tags, GPS trackers, and what actually helps when a cat goes missing.
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Why Cats Make Such Good Companions
There is something special about having a cat in your home. They may not greet you at the door with the enthusiasm of a Labrador or follow you around asking what you’re doing every five minutes. Cats have their own way of showing affection—and sometimes, that quiet companionship is exactly what makes them such wonderful…
