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From good-luck legends to “rusting” fur, these black cat facts explain the myths, science and charm behind midnight-colored felines.

12 Fascinating Facts About Black Cats

For starters, your black cat might not be black at all.

Jennifer Billock
There are a surprising number of mental health benefits cats can offer. Experts explain how they can ease stress, lower anxiety, and help you maintain a daily routine.

How Cats Can Boost Your Mental Health

Spending time with your cat may help lower cortisol and boost feel-good hormones.

Sassafras Patterdale
Veterinarians share surprising cat facts, including insights into their body language and hunting instincts, to help you better understand your feline friend.

20 Fascinating Facts About Cats

These expert-backed insights will help you better understand your cat’s quirks.

Alesandra Dubin
Experts explain why cats chase and hunt spiders, whether spider bites are dangerous for cats and whether kitties can actually keep spiders out of your house.

Do Cats Repel Spiders? Experts Answer

They are natural hunters, but can they keep your home free of creepy crawlies?

Shelby Deering
Whisker launched two new Litter-Robot sheds, a cabinet and a credenza that can each house a Litter-Robot 4 or a Litter-Robot 5.

The Best Features of the Litter-Robot Cat Cabinet

Hide the litter box and gain storage space with this genius piece of furniture.

Jessica Hartshorn
From fluffy Persians to tiny Munchkins, these adorable cat breeds are known for their sweet personalities, playful charm, and cute looks.

23 Adorable Cat Breeds for Every Kind of Cat Lover

It’s impossible not to fall in love with these sweet and playful cats.

Sarah Vincent
Wondering about the health benefits of cat ownership? Experts explain how our feline friends can reduce loneliness and boost cardiovascular health.

6 Health Benefits of Owning a Cat

Researchers have found that cat ownership may improve physical and mental health.

Sassafras Patterdale
Wondering about the best cat breeds for families? These breeds have easygoing, playful personalities that make them great companions for kids.

12 Sweet and Playful Cat Breeds for Families

These affectionate, easygoing cats can be wonderful companions for kids.

Susan B. Barnes
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Experts recommend these cat-friendly plants, from low-maintenance houseplants to striking flowers. Here are the safest plants for pet parents.

The Best Cat-Friendly Houseplants For Pet Parents

Experts share the indoor greenery that won’t harm your feline friends.

Amanda Garrity, Mariah Thomas
Looking for cat-friendly dog breeds? These mellow pups have lower prey drives and may coexist well with cats. Here are the breeds to consider.

8 Dog Breeds That Are Good With Cats

Looking to add a dog to your family? These mellow breeds tend to get along well with cats.

Sarah Vincent
Some cats are more tolerant of other pets. These dog-friendly cat breeds can help you have a harmonious multi-pet household.

7 Cat Breeds That Are Good With Dogs

Looking to add a cat to your family? These playful breeds tend to get along well with dogs.

Sarah Vincent
You may think your cats are just being picky, but these simple cat tree mistakes you don't realize you're making could be why they don't want to play on their tree.

Vets Say Avoid This Cat Tree Mistake

Your cats aren’t picky; they just hate these easily-avoided missteps.

Jennifer Tzeses
Cats love high places, especially when it comes to climbing on your countertops. Should you allow the behavior, or is there a way to stop it?

Should Cats Walk on Your Countertops?

Cats love high places, but there are some concerns to keep in mind.

Alesandra Dubin
Cats typically groom themselves, but are there ever instances where a bath would be best? A vet weighs in on feline bathing, when it's necessary, and how to do it with minimal stress.

Should You Bathe Your Cat? Vets Answer

Cats are excellent self-groomers, but there are some messes they shouldn't clean.

Alesandra Dubin
Whether your cat is salty or sweet, these funny and cute food names for cats, inspired by desserts, snacks, and fruits, will be good for any new pet.

160 Cute Food Names for Cats

We've left no grocery list unturned in compiling the cutest food names for cats.

Sarah Vincent
Amazon cat week is September 1, 2, and 3 and includes deals on automatic litter boxes, kitty litter, toys, treats, catios and more. These are some best deals.

Amazon Cat Week Deals

Snag a deal on an automatic cat litter box, water fountain, treats—even a catio!

Jessica Hartshorn
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If it feels like you're constantly sneezing or finding tufts of hair everywhere, read these cleaning tips experts swear by for dealing with cat shedding.

Here's How Cleaning Pros Manage Cat Hair

Cats shed more in the spring, but you can keep things clean with these tips.

Sassafras Patterdale
Savage Cat Food’s Large Chicken Boxes and Small Chicken Boxes are being recalled for potentially causing bird flu in two cats.

More Raw Cat Food Is Being Recalled by the FDA

Savage Cat Food can make your cat sick with bird flu.

Sarah Vincent
Cleaning experts explain the best way to get rid of cat pee odors and stains quickly. Here are the products and methods to prevent

How to Get Rid of Lingering Cat Pee Odors

Cleaning pros recommend using a stain remover with enzymes to get rid of the unpleasant odor.

Amanda Garrity, Laura Millar
These are the best cat carriers for scared cats, large cats, plane rides and long distance car travel, including soft carriers, a backpack and a hard carrier.

The Best Cat Carriers

Our experts tested more than 15 cat carriers for this story, in the Lab and in homes with cats and their people.

Jessica Hartshorn
Whether your cat is sweet or a little sassy, these are the best and most unique girl cat names inspired by food, pop culture, and more.

200 Adorable Girl Cat Names for Your Favorite Kitty

Here are some popular and fun monikers, whether your cat is super sweet or a little feisty.

Karla Pope
From short cat puns to funny cat jokes, this list of a-mew-sing wordplay is perfect for cat lovers.

A-mew-sing Cat Puns

Get all the laughs with these short quips and funny jokes.

Sarah Vincent
From tall towers that kittens will love to climb to hammocks for older cats, these are the best cat trees for large cats, multiple cats and kittens alike.

The Best Cat Trees

These cat trees will save your furniture.

Jamie Spain
'Southern Charm' star Austen Kroll partnered with Bissell on the brand's new pet care line, and he opened up about why he thinks being a cat dad has matured him.

Bravo Star Austen Kroll Talks Being a New Cat Dad

The Bravo personality adopted cats Piper and Martini last June.

Adrianna Freedman
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LEGO recently announced a new orange cat set that's available for pre-order, and so many cat lovers on the internet are excited.

LEGO Announced a New Orange Cat

Shipping starts March 1.

Amanda Fama
A vet answers whether cats need outdoor time and how to do it safely, providing enrichment while keeping them safe and healthy.

Should Cats Go Outside? A Vet Answers

A vet weighs in on how to do it safely.

Jennifer Billock
Is it safe to let your kitties cuddle under the covers? To answer the debate about co-sleeping with pets, two vets weigh in on the risks and rewards of having cats in bed with you.

Should Cats Sleep in Bed With You?

Experts reveal the pros, cons, and how to co-sleep safely.

Alesandra Dubin
Vet recommended cat treats for healthy indoor cats and kittens, including training treats, lickable cat treats, freeze-dried natural treats and pill hiders.

The Best Cat Treats

From dehydrated chicken to salmon paste, we've got picks that get finicky cats twitching their tails in anticipation.

Jessica Hartshorn
Hairless cats can get a bad rap, but I know how lucky I am to be loved by these clingy little monsters. Sphynxes are smart, social, and totally unique.

This Is Why I’m Obsessed With Hairless Cats

I know how lucky I am to be loved by these clingy little critters.

Lynzee Marmor
The best automatic cat feeders include ones for multiple cats and wet cat food, plus advice from a vet on why a reliable automatic cat feeder is a good idea.

The Best Automatic Cat Feeders

Your cat might be healthier (and you might be happier) when you set up one of these.

Jessica Hartshorn
The FDA announced a nationwide recall of Wedgewood Pharmacy compounded veterinary medications that may affect dogs, cats, horses, and other animals.

Nearly 4,000 Pet Medications Recalled

The recall affects medications for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals.

Lisa Mulcahy
I tried a cat-sized couch at home, and one of my cats now rests in the soft pet bed from Bedsure all the time.

My Cat Likes This Bed Better Than the Laundry Pile

A doll-sized pet sofa might be the cutest pet bed ever, and it's warm and comfy, too.

Jessica Hartshorn
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Pick one of these famous movie cat names from Disney hits and Hollywood classics. These names fit male/female cats, grey cats, white cats, black cats and more.

75 Popular Cat Names From Famous Movies

Can you name the three kittens from Disney's 'The Aristocats'?

Sarah Vincent
Amazon is selling catios that'll let your cats enjoy the outdoors in a breezy, enclosed space. We found a few at $200 or less.

This Cute Amazon Catio Is a Cat's Dream

It’s the purrrfect outdoor setup.

Amanda Fama
How to keep outside cats warm in the cold weather? Set up a weatherproof outdoor cat house, like a heated shelter or one with multiple levels for several cats.

Best Outdoor Cat Houses

Even feral cats deserve a weatherproof enclosure when winter comes.

Jessica Hartshorn
Amazon is selling a cat tent that lets indoor cats explore the outdoors without letting them roam in the yard.

Amazon's Selling a Tent for Curious Indoor Cats

Ideal for bird-watching IRL.

Amanda Fama
The recently released Litter-Robot 5 Pro has new features including a camera that can discern between multiple cats, advanced weight detection, and more.

Is the Litter-Robot 5 Pro Worth It?

The upgraded version of this self-cleaning litter box captures your cat on video and can recognize solid versus liquid waste.

Jessica Hartshorn
We’ve rounded up some of the most popular, food-inspired and unique boy cat names to give your darling kitty the title he deserves.

170 Boy Cat Names That Are the Pick of the Litter

One of these playful picks will definitely match your kitten's personality.

Karla Pope
Dogs and cats can get in the Easter spirit with bunny-shaped dog toys, catnip eggs, a flower-themed cat house, peanut-butter bubbles for dogs to chase, and more

Tell Your Dog (Or Cat) "Happy Easter"

Bunny squeak toys for dogs, a catnip egg for cats, and more!

Jessica Hartshorn
Starbucks added two cat-themed Halloween treats: the Black Cat Frappuccino and Venti Black Night Cookie, available for a limited time.

Starbucks Adds Menu Item With Chocolate Cat Ears

Does it get any cuter?

Casey Clark
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