Catster: Cat Care & Health Guides by Veterinarians & Experts

It might seem like indoor cats are completely protected from fleas, worms, and other parasites—but that's not always the case. Parasites can hitch a ride inside on our clothing, shoes, other pets, or even through open windows and doors. Mosquitoes can also carry diseases to indoor cats in some regions. Whether your cat needs parasite prevention depends on their lifestyle, where you live, and your veterinarian's recommendations. That's why it's important to discuss the best plan for your individual cat rather than assuming they're risk-free just because they stay indoors. 🐱 Has your indoor cat ever gotten parasites? #catfacts #themeowyouknow #cathealth #parasiteprevention #vetapproved

Have you got your FREE digital copy of the new Catster Magazine yet? 😊 Featuring expert cat care and enrichment advice, a fascinating look at feline intelligence, a class with @dr.mattmcglasson, and inspiring stories from @missionmeow and the @newyorkbodegacats, this issue is full of cozy ideas for a happier, healthier cat. 👉 Get your FREE digital copy today - link in our bio. 😊🐾 #CatsterMagazine #CatMagazine #CatCare #CatLovers #PetCare

🐱 Miami’s cat community is coming together for a weekend built around care, access, and long-term impact. @missionmeow, Street Cat Clinic, Little Beans’ Hope Rescue, and Hearts for Paws are bringing Feline Fix Fest 2026 to Miami on October 17–18, offering free spay/neuter services and a free pet pantry with food, litter, treats, toys, and other essentials. Spay/neuter appointments are already full, but the pet pantry will welcome walk-ins. 💜 The weekend will also feature a screening of 25 Cats From Qatar, along with a Q&A and panel focused on cats, community, TNR, rescue, and advocacy. By pairing veterinary care with practical support for pet families, the event shows how helping cats often starts with strengthening the communities that care for them. 🐾 👉 Swipe through to learn more about Feline Fix Fest 2026 and why community-based programs like this can make such a lasting difference. ✨ What kind of support do you think makes the biggest difference for cats and the people who care for them? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 🔗 Read the full story on Catster.com — link in our Linktree (in bio). #WeeklyMews #FelineFixFest #CommunityCats #TNR #CatRescue #SpayAndNeuter #CatWelfare #MiamiCats

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Meet Danielle—the tiger-striped mother cat who appeared beneath Seth Leibsohn’s lemon tree with two kittens nearby and quietly challenged everything this lifelong “dog guy” thought he knew about cats. What began with food and a safe corner of the yard slowly became something more. Bowls multiplied, names followed, and one cautious family grew into a small feline community Seth never expected to care for—but came to deeply value. Danielle’s story is a gentle reminder that love doesn’t always arrive the way we imagine it will. Sometimes, all it needs is a little patience, an open door, and enough room in our hearts for something unexpected. 💜 🐾 Has a cat ever surprised you by completely changing the way you saw them? #CatsterTales #CatLovers #StrayCats #CommunityCats #CatCare #HumanAnimalBond #LifeWithCats

🐱 Raw feeding has plenty of devoted fans. Still, it also comes with a serious food-safety question: can we keep the benefits people value while reducing the risk of dangerous pathogens? Raw diets have accounted for more than two-thirds of pet food recalls over the past seven years, with concerns including bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. One possible solution comes from surprisingly old technology: electron beams, or E-beams. ⚡ E-beam treatment can damage the DNA or RNA of harmful microbes without cooking the food, potentially making raw pet food safer while preserving the qualities that appeal to raw-feeding pet parents. Cost and public perception remain hurdles, but the technology could represent an important step forward for pet food safety. 👉 Swipe through to learn how E-beams work, why researchers are interested in them, and what they could mean for the future of raw feeding. 🐾 🔗 Read the full story on Catster.com — link in our Linktree (in bio). ✨ Would knowing a raw food had been treated with E-beam technology make you feel more comfortable feeding it to your cat? 💜 We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. #WeeklyMews #CatHealth #CatNutrition #PetFoodSafety #RawPetFood #CatCare

Happy October 3rd Catsters! This year, instead of trying to make 'Fetch' happen, we want to make #FeralCatAwarenessMonth happen. October 16th is National Feral Cat Awareness Day, but with a problem this big, it takes more than one day to make a difference. Throughout October, we'll be bringing you all the best information, stories, and resources on feral cats, TNR, and community cat care. #FeralCatAwarenessMonth is a time to learn more about feral and community cats, the challenges they face, and how even small changes can make a huge difference. Visit Catster.com for more information, and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe so you don't miss a thing. Don't worry, on Wednesdays, we still wear pink. #MeanGirlsDay #meangirls #meangirlsquotes #october3rd #feralcats #TNR #tnr #tnrcat #tnrsaveslives #onwednesdayswewearpink

Some cats keep their toe beans tucked away. Gus clearly believes the goods deserve to be seen. 🐾 Our readers submitted their cutest paw shots for this week’s “Best Toe Beans” photo contest, and we have our winner! Congrats to Gus for taking first place this week. 💜 Do you want to have your cat featured on our site, social media, and newsletter? Join our Photo Contest! Link in bio! #catmemes #cutecats #catphotos