The Catington Post

You just brought your new cat home. You opened the carrier, smiled, and reached out to welcome them. And then they bolted. Straight under the couch, or behind the washing machine, or into that weird gap between the fridge and the wall that you didn’t even know existed. Now you’re sitting on the floor, holding a cat toy, and wondering what you did wrong. What Exactly Is the 3-3-3 Rule for Cats?

If you’ve ever spent $15 on a fancy interactive toy only to watch your cat spend three hours playing with a bit of trash from the packaging, welcome to the club. You’re in good company. We’ve all been there, standing in the pet aisle, convinced this will be the toy that finally gets Fluffy off the couch. Then the box arrives, you tear it open with genuine excitement, and your cat sniffs it once before returning to a sunbeam for a four-hour nap.

If you have just heard the words “chronic kidney disease” from your veterinarian, your heart is probably still racing. I know that feeling. You want to do everything right, and suddenly you are staring at a wall of cat food labels, trying to figure out which can or bag will give your cat the best shot at more good days. The term you keep seeing is “low phosphorus cat food.” You’re not alone in wondering what that actually means and whether you can find it without a prescription.

It’s 2 AM and you’re staring at your cat, who is staring at a corner of the wall like it contains the secrets of the universe. Or maybe she didn’t touch her dinner. Or maybe he made a sound in the litterbox that you’ve never heard before. Your brain starts spinning: Is this weird-but-normal cat behavior, or is something actually wrong? Do I need to find an emergency vet right now, or can this wait until morning?

If you live with cats, you already know they are perfect angels… who occasionally create extremely imperfect messes. Hairballs appear out of nowhere; litter mysteriously travels across the entire house; and who among us hasn’t been woken up in the middle of the night by the horrifying sound of their cat throwing up? As cat parents, we spend a lot of time cleaning. That means the products we use matter.

There’s maybe one thing that would make an adorable furry cat even cuter…Ringlets! Curly hair cat breeds are very real, very adorable, and yes, they look like tiny sheep in the most dignified way possible. Curly haired cats are rare compared to your average domestic shorthair, but they’ve quietly won the hearts of cat lovers all over the world.

You’re sitting on the couch. Your cat is curled up beside you. Everything is peaceful. And then… sandpaper tongue. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why does my cat lick me?” you’ re in good company. This is one of the top searched cat questions online! Sometimes those little cat kisses feel sweet. Sometimes it turns into a lick-then-bite situation that leaves you questioning your entire relationship! So what’s really going on when your cat licks you? Let’s break it down.

Some really exciting news in the field of cancer research and treatment just came out, and if you’ve ever had a cat with oral cancer, this hits close to home. Scientists from UC Davis and UCSF have just completed the first-ever clinical trial of a new cancer drug in pet cats, and the results are nothing short of hopeful. Of the 20 cats treated for oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), one of the meanest, most aggressive cancers in cats, 35% saw their disease controlled with minimal side effects.

Viva Raw LLC, Charlotte, NC is voluntarily recalling two lots of dog and cat foods due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is for Lot 21495 (Viva Ground Beef for Dogs; Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies) and Lot 21975 (Viva Ground Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chunked Chicken for Dogs; Viva Chicken for Cats; Viva Pure Chicken).

Majestic fluff, big paws, and even bigger purr-sonalities If you’ve just welcomed a Maine Coon into your home, congratulations! You now share your life with a literal house lion. These gentle giants are known for their massive size, flowing coats, chirpy meows, and friendly, dog-like behavior. Whether your Maine Coon is elegant and regal or a clumsy goofball with feet too big for their britches, we’ve rounded up the best Maine Coon cat names to match.