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When it comes to caring for your cat, you need to get your information from an expert. To see what Purina’s experts have to say about cat nutrition, behavior, development, training and more, explore all our articles below.

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Nutrition

Wet vs. Dry Cat Food: Which is Better?

Some cat owners prefer to feed their cats wet food. Others prefer dry kibble. Trying to decide between wet vs. dry cat food? Find out what our experts recommend when it comes to feeding your cat.

Feeding

How Much Wet Food Should I Feed My Cat?

Knowing how much to feed your cat can help her maintain a healthy weight, but portion sizes can vary based on her age, weight, activity levels and more. Learn how to determine how much food your cat needs at each meal.

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Health

Do Cats Drink Water? Cat Hydration & Dehydration Prevention

Do cats drink water? Yes, like humans and many other animals, cats need water to survive. Many cats don’t drink as much as they should, though. Find out why they need water and how to get your own kitty to drink more.

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Cat Litter

Where to Put a Litter Box

Your cat likes privacy so you may be wondering where to put the litter box. Understand the top tips when figuring out the best placement for your litter box.

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Activities

How to Make a DIY Wand Cat Toy

Cats are natural hunters, but indoor cats don’t always get to use those skills. Help them tap into their prey drive with a DIY wand cat toy.

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Health

Is My Cat Her Ideal Weight Or Overweight?

Here are three quick checks you can do to assess whether your cat is the right weight.

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Facts

Can Cats Help Detect Seizures?

Strange but true — cats sometimes can predict when their owner's will have a seizure

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Getting a Cat

Bringing Your New Cat Home

Bringing home a new cat? Follow these simple cat care tips to help your cat adjust easier when introducing your new cat to your home.

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Training

Introducing Your New Cat to Your Current Cat

When introducing your new cat to your current cat, with a little patience and direction, you can help the two get along well and become lifelong friends.

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Getting a Kitten

Tips For Choosing a Kitten That Is Happy, Healthy and Right for You

Cats can display some curious and sometimes bad behaviors. See some simple ways to discipline your cat to nip those bad behaviors in the bud.

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Facts

Domestic Cats Vs. African Wildcats: What Do They Have In Common?

Find out what experts learned after traveling to South Africa to research what the domestic cat has in common with the African Wildcat.

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Health

Cat Have an Upset Stomach?

Here are some things you can do to relieve your cat's digestive distress.

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Nutrition

How to Read Cat Food Labels

Your cat’s food label is full of information, including a list of sometimes hard-to-pronounce ingredients. This makes understanding what it all means difficult. With our expert’s help, though, you’ll learn how to read cat food labels like a pro.

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What's His Tail Telling You?

Learn whether your cat is feeling friendly, fearful, playful, or relaxed.

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Health

The Dirt or Feline Acne

Cats can get acne! Feline acne is a condition which can easily be treated with a few simple changes. Learn more about prevention and treatment of cat acne.

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