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Can Cats Eat…

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

Small amounts of certain non-meat foods can be a healthy addition to a cat’s mostly meat-based diet.

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A gray tabby cat smelling an olive sitting on a dark brown surface.

Why Some Cats are Obsessed with Olives

October 8, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

Some cats are attracted to a chemical compound in olives that is similar to catnip.

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A black cat eating from a metal pet food bowl on a light wooden floor in front of a white legged chair.

Why Cats Shouldn’t be on a Vegetarian Diet

December 22, 2022October 8, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

Cats are hypercarnivores who require a meat-based diet high in protein.

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An orange tabby cat eating treats from a white dish.

Cats Don’t Have a Sweet Tooth

July 20, 2022September 24, 2021 by Caitlin Dempsey

Cats, including the domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus), are believed to be the only animal that is unable to taste sweetness.

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