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New Kitten Checklist: Everything You Need When Bringing a Kitten Home

New Kitten Checklist: Everything You Need When Bringing a Kitten Home

Petco’s Animal Care

When bringing your new kitten home, use this checklist to make sure you have all of the essentials they will need.

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9 Ways to Mentally Stimulate Your Cat

9 Ways to Mentally Stimulate Your Cat

Petco’s Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

Mental stimulation is crucial for the well-being of your kitten or adult cat. Here are some of the best ways for you to stimulate your cat's brain.

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6 Ways Cats Try to Communicate With Us

6 Ways Cats Try to Communicate With Us

Petco's Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

As natural observers, cats understand us much better than we understand them, but that doesn’t mean reading them is impossible. Here are six common ways cats try to communicate with us.

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How to Bond with a New Kitten

How to Bond with a New Kitten

Petco's Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

Developing a bond with your new kitten is essential to his overall health, well-being and happiness.

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The First 24 Hours: What to Expect with a New Cat

The First 24 Hours: What to Expect with a New Cat

Petco's Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

The transition from the shelter to your home could prove challenging for a cat—especially during the first day.

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Your Guide to Introducing a Kitten to Your Multi-Cat Household

Your Guide to Introducing a Kitten to Your Multi-Cat Household

Petco’s Animal Care

If you are bringing a kitten into a home with a resident cat, check out the steps you need to take to make sure the introduction is smooth and successful.

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Think Cats Are Aloof? You May Be to Blame, Says Study

Think Cats Are Aloof? You May Be to Blame, Says Study

Monica Weymouth

After studying cats in both shelters and home environments, researchers at Oregon State University concluded that cats, much like people, know when they're not wanted.

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Choosing Your Kitten: Personality and Health

Choosing Your Kitten: Personality and Health

Lauren Jones VMD

It is important to consider the personality of the kitten you want, as well as their age, health and appearance.

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Budgeting for Your Kitten's First Year

Budgeting for Your Kitten's First Year

Animal Care & Education Team

Your kitten's first year home will be filled with milestones and budgeting for how much they cost will allow you to spend more time enjoying each first together.

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Choosing the Best Cat Litter for Your Household

Choosing the Best Cat Litter for Your Household

Petco’s Animal Care

Cat litter comes in a range of types, textures and scents. Learn about the different types of cat litter options available and how to transition new litters.

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Cat Spraying

Cat Spraying

Animal Care & Education Team

Spayed or neutered cats can still spray, although they typically do not. Learn how to keep your cat from spraying and how to properly clean the areas at Petco.

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Cat Care Sheet

Cat Care Sheet

Animal Care & Education Team

Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

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How to Cat-Proof Your Home

How to Cat-Proof Your Home

Animal Care & Education Team

Before your new kitten or adopted cat comes home, take a cat's-eye tour of your house and yard and make any necessary changes to keep your new cat safe in their new environment.

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How to Get a Cat to Stop Scratching

How to Get a Cat to Stop Scratching

Animal Care & Education Team

Unwanted scratching can become a nuance, but your cat's scratching is a completely normal behavior. Learn how to stop cats from scratching places you don't want them to - like your beloved reading chair.

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Get Inspired on How to Choose Your Cat's Name | Petco

Get Inspired on How to Choose Your Cat's Name | Petco

Petco’s Animal Care

Are you looking for the perfect male or female cat name? Petco’s list of cat names can help you choose the best one for your cat!

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