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T.J. Banks is the author of several books, including Catsong, which received a Merial Human–Animal Bond Award. A contributing editor to laJoie, T.J. also has received writing awards from the Cat Writers’ Association (most recently a Certificate of Excellence in 2019), as well as from ByLine and The Writing Self. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies, including Chicken Soup for the Single Parent’s Soul and A Cup of Comfort for Women in Love, and T.J. has worked as a stringer for the Associated Press, as an instructor for the Writer’s Digest School and as a columnist.
Your kitten may feel more like your shadow than your pet. There are several fascinating reasons behind this behavior.
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Learn how to give a cat a bath without getting scratched, including tips for flea baths, essential preparations, and expert advice to keep your cat calm.
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When Mom's not around to teach them the ropes, you can help.
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If your cat needs a friend or playmate, consider these expert tips for bringing a new kitten into your home and family.
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Do cats see us as large, clumsy animals — or do they actually think we are their mothers?
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A playful kitten nipping your hand can be cute, but it can also create a lifelong biter. Learn why the behavior sticks and what you can do to stop it.
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It may not really mean what you think it does, and we debunk it with these 9 reasons.
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Though pets are a welcome relief during stressful midterm exams, they are also a lot of responsibility for students to take on throughout the school year.
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From detecting cancer to predicting a storm, a cat's instincts can play a major role in keeping people safe.
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Cats love to chase and bite non-food objects, but ingesting those things can cause serious health concerns.
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Wondering what happens to cats when you die? Here's why the idea of writing your cats into your will isn't as crazy as you'd think.
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A barn cat program gives "community cats" safe outdoor homes with food and water — and the cats control the rodent population.
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