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Cat Safety

When considering cat safety, the number one question people ask is if their feline should be an indoor or outdoor cat. How can you keep your cat safe?

Woman, who is dedicated to keeping her cat safe, with her gray-and-white shorthair kitty

The Best Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas: Toys, Puzzles, and More

Learn some of the best indoor cat enrichment ideas, including interactive cat toys, food puzzles, catios, and more.

white-and-black indoor cat playing with a toy with colorful balls, one of many cat enrichment ideas

Puppy Development Stages From Birth to 2 Years Old

Learn about puppy development stages — birth to 2 weeks old, 2-4 weeks, 3-16 weeks, 4-6 months, and 1-2 years — and what puppies need at each stage.

Litter of blond puppies on someone's lap, with one puppy who has his mouth open, who are at the puppy development stage of socializing with each other and with humans

How to Give a Cat a Pill

Learn easy tips for how to give a cat a pill, including hiding the pill in treats, using a pill gun, having the pill made into a different formula, and more.

cat with pill bottles

Bottle-Feeding Kittens: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides instructions for caring for bottle-feeding kittens — aka "bottle babies" or very young kittens who have been abandoned or orphaned.

Bottle-feeding kitten with milk on her face

A Guide to Teacup Pigs (Mini Pigs)

Are you looking to adopt a teacup pig? Learn all about the care needs and misconceptions regarding these so-called mini pigs.

a large adult pet potbellied pig, who was sold as a teacup pig (aka mini pig), standing among grasses and flowers

Why Cats Knead (aka Making Biscuits)

Learn about cats making biscuits, or kneading, a fascinating and wonderful aspect of feline evolutionary behavior.

Siamese kitten making biscuits on a colorful cat bed

How to Keep Your Cat Cool When It's Hot Outside

If your home is feeling warm, here are some tips to transform it into a kitty oasis so that you have a cool cat.

Calico cat lying in a white porcelain sink

How to Foster Contagious Cats

Samantha Bell, Best Friends' cat expert, wants to share her experience to ease any doubts about fostering sick cats.

Two kittens with scabies sitting on a tiny couch next to each other

What Does Catnip Do to Cats?

Watch this video to find out the variety of ways cats can react to catnip.

Gray tabby cat lying on her side, with catnip scattered around her and tongue sticking slightly out

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 3: Stress

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box is because of stress in their lives, and it's up to us to figure it out.

Tabby and white cat with wide eyes

How to Use Foraging Mats as Cat Enrichment

Foraging mats, or snuffle mats, engage your cat’s mind and body and prevent boredom.

Black cat lying next to an orange foraging mat

Why Is My Cat Not Using the Litter Box? Part 4: Other Cats

One reason a cat may not be using the litter box consistently is due to stress from other cats; here's what you can do.

One cat exiting a litter box while another cat watches

How to Help Your Cat Get Exercise

Here are some ways to make exercise enticing for your cat, so they actually want to do it.

Person playing with a wand toy with a kitten

Keeping Cats Safe Around Plants

Chewing on plants is an instinctive, normal behavior for cats. Learn how to keep cats safe around plants.

Gray tabby kitten by some leaves of a plant