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The Fountain Probably Isn't Helping

A 2025 review of fifty years of feline hydration research found water source made no measurable difference. Diet format did — and by a wide margin.

16 October 2026 · 4 min read

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Ordinary People Can Read a Cat's Face

A validated pain scale reads five things in a cat's face. In a study of 1,262 caregivers across 66 countries, owners scored almost as reliably as vets.

13 October 2026 · 4 min read

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