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DIY

How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters How to upcycle campaign signs into cat shelters

By Debbie Wolfe

Researchers put little hats on cats to measure their brainwaves Researchers put little hats on cats to measure their brainwaves

By Mack DeGeurin

How animals use physics How animals use physics

By Tom Siegfried / Knowable Magazine

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

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Why do cats make biscuits? Why do cats make biscuits?

By RJ Mackenzie

a striped cat scratching a grey armchair

Why some cats scratch more than others Why some cats scratch more than others

By Laura Baisas

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

By Michael Schulson/Undark

Bornean Orangutan

These orangutans indulge in a spa-like skincare routine 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

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

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

Captive big cats can tell voices apart Captive big cats can tell voices apart

By Laura Baisas

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The best automatic cat feeders for 2024 The best automatic cat feeders for 2024

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

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The best cat trees of 2024 The best cat trees of 2024

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

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The best cat scratching posts in 2024 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.

Overfeeding cats will mess with their guts and poop Overfeeding cats will mess with their guts and poop

By Laura Baisas

A lineup of the best window perches

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The best cat window perches in 2024 The best cat window perches in 2024

By Alexandra Berry

A lineup of the best cat beds

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The best cat beds of 2024 The best cat beds of 2024

By Jenna Glatzer

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

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

By Laura Baisas

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

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

By Laura Baisas