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iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best cat scratching posts are about more than saving your furniture; scratching is a natural instinct for cats that fulfills more than one need. Scratching helps cats stretch their muscles, maintain healthy claws, and mark their territory. Providing suitable scratching posts and scratchers encourages kitties to engage in this behavior and helps protect your furniture. But there are so many choices on the market! Which options are suitable for your cat? In our comprehensive review of the best cat scratching post products available, we’ve narrowed down the top cat scratching posts based on their design, durability, materials, and customer satisfaction. Join us as we explore these exceptional scratchers and provide the answers to your most asked cat scratching post questions. Our section of factors to consider will also help you make an informed decision ...

Throughout the day, Disney’s California parks are packed with fans of the Mouse. When night falls, though, those same corridors and walkways, now empty of humans, fill with cats. These unofficial Disneyland cast members call the place home and work hard to keep the manicured grounds free of rodents. But don’t worry, these felines are friends to Mickey and Minnie and know they’re not for chasing. Sadly though, there’s one less set of paws on the prowl, with Disney announcing beloved community cat, Nutmeg, has passed away. And fans of the little-known Disneyland cats are mourning the fluffy ginger’s death. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cats of Disneyland (@disneylandcats) Disney’s Dream Included Feral Cats According to Disney Blog, Inside the Magic, the tale of feral cats at Disneyland began not long after the park opened in 1955 when Walt Disney and a team of engineers were inside the Sleeping Beauty Castle fo...

Greetings, my pawsome human minions. ‘Tis Forrest the cat, taking a break from napping to talk to you about cats and plants as I have what my mother calls a bad habit. I love plants. They’re fun to put your paws in because the leaves wiggle and wave, just begging to be bitten. So that’s what I do. And while I don’t think my taste for greenery is a bad habit, my mother insists eating plants isn’t what civilized cats do. She’s just mad because I tore up the leaves on her new favorite house plant. She calls it a peacock plant, but I call it delicious. How could I be expected to ignore those fancy striped leaves? Doesn’t she know how good those leaves smell when reduced to a green-scented pulp? Her annoyed muttering about cats eating house plants says she doesn’t. And I can hear your thoughts, too, cat lover. Like my mom, you’re wondering why cats eat plants. Well, let me be a helpful cat and count the ways cats love snacking on plants! Why Do Cats Eat House Plants? Upset Stomach I...

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best automatic cat toys provide interactive fun that brings you and your kitty closer together. And while tightening the bond between you, interactive cat toys offer endless joy, physical exercise, and mental stimulation—three ingredients to a happy and healthy cat! So, check out our list of the best interactive cat toys and treat your feline to a new prize or two. Plus, find out what makes an interactive toy a win with our buyer’s guide and FAQS about automatic cat toys. The 13 Best Automatic Cat Toys 1 – Petstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play – Interactive Cat Treat Puzzle 16 hidden treat compartments 100% free from BPA, PVC, & phthalate Difficulty level can be increased Also provides a great solution to fast eating Chewy Amazon Also available at Petco.com Food and fun are two of a cat’s favorite things, and ...