Getting Started: Cats

Are you a true blue cat person? Or do you suspect you are but haven’t taken the plunge yet? Either way, you’ve come to the right place!

Consider this your one-stop-shop to learn about keeping your kitty healthy and happy. From helping you choose your purrfect feline companion, to understanding their oh-so-mysterious behaviors (plus how to discourage some destructive ones), to keeping them in tip-top shape throughout all nine of their lives — we want to make sure this journey is as rewarding as possible.

From all of us here at Pets Hub USA, we wish you health, happiness, and heart-melting kitty snugs and head butts from all your little angels (and demons).

Welcoming A Cat

Choosing Your New Companion

Click around within these pages to find helpful tips on how to find your perfect companion cat,  a comprehensive checklist for what you need to know before bringing a brand new kitten home, tips to bond with your new family member, and some musings about the oh-so-sweet and rewarding journey of adopting an older cat.

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10 Things to Know Before You Foster a Cat
Foster parenting prepares at-risk and traumatized animals for a permanent home. To ensure success, first-time...
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How to Build Trust With Your New Cat
Looking to add a fur baby to the family? Here are some tried and true steps to help you build trust with...
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Debunking Negative Cat Myths
There are many misperceptions about the behavior of domestic felines, and today we'll debunk these negative...
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Behavior & Training

Going the Distance

Cats are mysterious — that’s just how it is. But we have invaluable resources for you, like cat myths that need to be forgotten (like, yesterday), how to understand what their noises mean, how to bathe them without incident or injury, and, very importantly, how to “discipline” your cat the right way

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Litter Box Mistakes You Might Be Making (And Easy Fixes)
Litter box mistakes that cause problems for your cats. Learn about placement, hygiene, and litter-type...
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How to Tell If Your Cat Is Bored—and What to Do About It
How to identify cat boredom signs and learn enrichment strategies. Expert tips on toys, routines, and...
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Why Your Cat Is Obsessed with Zooming at 3 a.m.
Why do cats get 3 a.m. zoomies? Uncover the biology behind late-night sprints & expert tips to manage...
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Nutrition

They Are What They Eat

Kitties are notoriously finicky eaters, they have a tendency not to drink enough water, and their little systems are not set up to digest a lot of common foods you’ve got in your home. Luckily, we’ve got all the info you need to keep them well-fed and happy.

Household

Indoor Living

Keeping your cat healthy and happy often means keeping them away from the great outdoors and establishing soothing yet entertaining environments for them in your home. We’ve also got tips on how to keep you and your family healthy and happy while you cohabitate. 

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Should You Switch to a Raw Diet for Your Cat? What Vets Say
Raw cat food diet pros and cons based on veterinarians. Learn what the vets recommend when transitioning...
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The Rise of Catios: Why More Cat Owners Are Going Outdoor-In
Explore the catio trend—learn health perks, safety benefits, and DIY vs prefab options driving cat owners...
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Toxic Houseplants to Keep Your Pets Away From
If your pets and plants share the same space indoors, be forewarned that some houseplants can be toxic...
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