To Scruff Or Not to Scruff? The Truth About Scruffing Your Cat - KittyNook Cat Company
To Scruff Or Not to Scruff? The Truth About Scruffing Your Cat

Scruffing cats has been done for years, as it was believed to be an imitation of how a mama cat would pick up her kittens. However, current research reveals that holding a cat by the scruff can be unnecessarily cruel. Instead of scr...

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Natural Cat Odor Control Tips for Small Spaces
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Natural Cat Odor Control Tips for Small Spaces

Litter box odor is one of the most unpleasant smells in a cat owner's home. It is an inescapable part of having cats, but it does not need to be unbearable. Today's blog will share ways to help you keep your cat-loving home smelling...

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What Kind of Cat Parent Are You? - KittyNook Cat Company
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What Kind of Cat Parent Are You?

KittyNook believes that knowing your pet parenting style is vital to be an effective cat parent. There are four major parenting styles in human children: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. These same parenting styles can also be applied to cats. Un...

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NEVER Do These To Your Cat! - KittyNook Cat Company
NEVER Do These To Your Cat!

Cats are precious pets that need to be cared for. As a pet owner, you must know what you should NEVER do to them. To get you on the right footing, here is a guide on things you must avoid doing to your feline friend.

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Take It From Your Cat: New Year Resolutions Inspired by Our Feline Friends
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Take It From Your Cat: New Year Resolutions Inspired by Our Feline Friends

It's the New Year! Most of us are thinking about the changes we will make. This year, why not take a page from your cat's books and use them to inspire your own resolutions?

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Is Your Cat Stressed With the Holiday Mayhem? Make Holidays Less Stressful for Your Cat With These Tips!
Is Your Cat Stressed With the Holiday Mayhem? Make Holidays Less Stressful for Your Cat With These Tips!

With thoughtful preparation, you can make your home a pleasant place for your cat throughout the holidays. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or other events, these tips can help your cat feel less fuzzy around all the festivities.

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Hyperparathyroidism in Cats
Hyperparathyroidism in Cats: General Information

Hyperparathyroidism happens when there are abnormally high parathyroid hormone levels (also called parathormone or PTH) in the blood because of an overactive parathyroid gland.

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Cats Are Obligate Carnivores: What Does This Entail? - KittyNook Cat Company
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Cats Are Obligate Carnivores: What Does This Entail?

Today we will look closely at these two terms: carnivores and omnivores. Cats are obligate carnivores, and dogs are omnivores. Both of them are mammals and carnivores, but there is a difference.

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Caring for Outdoor Cats in Winter
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Caring for Outdoor Cats in Winter: Cold Weather Safety Tips

Cold winter weather can pose a threat to cats without homes. With this guide, you can learn how to look after outside cats during this time of the year.

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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Explained - KittyNook Cat Company
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Explained

Feline Infectious Peritonitis, or FIP, is a viral disease in cats caused by a specific strain of feline coronavirus.

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