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DIY

How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters

By Debbie Wolfe

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Technology

Researchers put little hats on cats to measure their brainwaves

By Mack DeGeurin

Cat Falling
Science

How animals use physics

By Tom Siegfried / Knowable Magazine

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Gear

The 50+ best Prime Day pet sales, chosen by our editors

By Amanda Reed

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Environment

Why do cats make biscuits?

By RJ Mackenzie

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Animals

Why some cats scratch more than others

By Laura Baisas

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Science

The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

By Michael Schulson/Undark

Bornean Orangutan
Science

These orangutans indulge in a spa-like skincare routine

By Popular Science Team

Control your hungry kitty’s portions with up to 40% off PETLIBRO automatic cat feeders at Amazon
Gear

Control your hungry kitty’s portions with up to 40% off PETLIBRO automatic cat feeders at Amazon

By Amanda Reed

Two lionesses. One tilts her head towards the left, while the other sticks out her tongue.
Environment

Captive big cats can tell voices apart

By Laura Baisas

A lineup of the best automatic cat feeders on a plain background
Gear

The best automatic cat feeders for 2024

By Amanda Reed

A cat DNA test on a plain background
Gear

Shop pet DNA kits at Amazon for Black Friday and find your dog or cat’s origin story

By Amanda Reed

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Gear

The best cat trees of 2024

By Amanda Reed

A lineup of the best cat scratching posts cut vertically into fourths.
Gear

The best cat scratching posts in 2024

By Amanda Reed, Jordan Landsman

A black and white cat with a large mid-section sits on a kitchen floor.
Health

Overfeeding cats will mess with their guts and poop

By Laura Baisas

A lineup of the best window perches
Gear

The best cat window perches in 2024

By Alexandra Berry

A lineup of the best cat beds
Gear

The best cat beds of 2024

By Jenna Glatzer

Four kittens standing in grass. Less invasive measures could protect stray cats and the environment.
Environment

A new shot can be a safe and effective alternative to surgical spaying

By Laura Baisas

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Gear

You only have today to take advantage of these Amazon Pet Day deals

By Amanda Reed

A baby kisses a small dog
Environment

Babies who grow up around pets may be less likely to develop food allergies

By Laura Baisas