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My Cat Hides

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When a cat hides, they can have a reputation for being shy or anti-social. While that may be true for some of them, it just depends. The way cats are treated while very young has an impact. Most kittens spend approximately the first eight weeks after they are born with their mom and their family.…

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Cats mark their territory

Cats Mark Their Territory

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Do cats mark their territory? As much as cat owners love their cats, most are probably don’t like when their cats urinate outside of the litter box. It’s annoying, smelly, and not always easy to clean up. Our first—and possibly second and third—reaction is to be irritated and think the cat is behaving badly for some…

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Fish tank is the antidote for cat stress at Morris Animal Inn

Cat Stress: Is Your Cat Freaking Out?

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Adults may stress over their jobs or decisions they have to make. They can also stress over any number of other life events. But Is cat stress a thing? Napping in the perfect square of sun, chasing string, and knocking stuff off tables may not seem like a recipe for stress. But cats do stress out, and there…

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Dog boarding, pet boarding

Which is better: pet boarding or hiring a pet sitter?

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Summer is coming! (Well, maybe, in some parts of the country, but in others, it’s a little hard to believe.) That means it’ll soon be vacation time. You’ll be making flight arrangements or finding the best route to drive. Then, you’ll need to decide what hotel to stay at, and what fun activities you’ll do…

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Cat Bonding

How to Bond With Your Cat

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Cats are independent creatures, but most feline friends want some degree of companionship from humans. Here are some tips for how to bond with your cat. Petting, of course, is the most obvious, because it can be beneficial for both the cat and the human. Is your cat kneading its paws or rubbing up against you? Those…

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