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What is Cat Scratch Fever?
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What is Cat Scratch Fever?

Youโ€™ve probably heard of โ€œcat scratch feverโ€ thanks to Ted Nugentโ€™s famous song. But cat scratch fever -- actually known as cat scratch disease -- is more than just the basis for a groovy 70s jam; itโ€™s an infection caused by bacteria carried in flea feces. Read

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What is Cat Scratch Fever? By Meredith Alling

Youโ€™ve probably heard of โ€œcat scratch feverโ€ thanks to Ted Nugentโ€™s famous song. But cat scratch fever -- actually known as cat scratch disease -- is more than just the basis for a groovy 70s jam; itโ€™s an infection caused by bacteria carried in flea feces.

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What is Catnip? - A Handy Infographic By Sam Bourne

We know that cats go bananas for the stuff, and that the catnip plant is found in pet shops across the globe, but why do cats love these leaves so much? What is it about catnip that cats go so cuckoo for it? This handy infographic should answer all of your questions.

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Whatโ€™s Wrong Here? 6 Common Pet Safety Hazards By Meredith Alling

Think you know a thing or two about proper pet safety? Check out these pics and put your knowledge to the test.

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When to Take a Cat to the Vet By Madeleine Burry

It is hard to know when to take your cat to the vet, since they have no way of letting you know what is bothering them or how serious it is. Rather that rushing out the door every time your cat looks at you funny, read this before you make an unnecessary trip to the vet.

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Why Cats Eat Grass & Other Cat Habits By Sora Wondra

Ever see your cat eating grass? Wonder what that is about? Turns out it may be more than your cat asking for the occasional salad. Find out what this seemingly odd form of self-medication could mean for your cats health.

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Why Cats Meow By Madeleine Burry

Cats make a whole bunch of strange noises. From purring to meowing, each sound each sound out of your cat's mouth is likely denoting a different emotion. Learn what your cat is saying to you.

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Why Do Cats Purr? By Gina Carey

When cats let out a nice long purr, most of the time it's because they are content and happy. What most pet parents probably didn't know is that cats tend to purr for other reasons as well.

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Why Your Cat Goes Crazy At Night By ContentFly

Cue night time and the clock strikes midnight. Your cat suddenly has more energy than it knows what to deal with. And this results in your cat dashing about your house, crashing into things, and meowing everywhere. This 'crazy' cat behavior is nothing to be worried about and is in fact, usually quite normal.

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Why Your Cat Is Eating Litter and How to Stop It By Roy Higgs

There are several reasons why your cat might be eating litter; however, there are ways to stop it. In this article, we will help you properly understand your catโ€™s actions and what to do.

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