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Silvia

Silvia is a cat rescuer with nearly two decades of hands-on experience and a former Vice President of the registered rescue organization SOS Cat. She has fostered dozens of cats and kittens, participated in rescue missions, organized charity fundraisers, and provided intensive neonatal care for vulnerable newborns. Her writing is grounded in real-life experience - real cats, real challenges - and supported by careful research. When covering feline health or nutrition topics, she consults licensed veterinarians to ensure the information shared is responsible and evidence-based. She currently lives with her three feline co-editors - Tito, Myratz, and Pierre - who enthusiastically “review” every recipe and cat-related insight published on Cats Magazine.
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White and gray cat named Pierre sitting on a vintage sofa with elegant cushions - the perfect image to illustrate reasons to get a cat and the calm beauty they bring to a home.

Should You Get a Cat? 15 Honest Reasons You’ll Never Regret It

I’ve lived with cats for most of my life - it’s practically in my genes. My mum loved them, my sister does too, and somehow, I ended up surrounded by purrs, paws, and rescue stories. Here are 15 heartfelt reasons why cats make the best pets you’ll ever have - from calm companionship to spontaneous comedy.

Rescued yellow and white cat named Noka recovering from a cold and now living in her forever home.

Cat Health Problems: The Complete Guide to Feline Wellness

As my cats are growing older, I’ve learned that cats are masters at hiding pain. In this complete guide to feline wellness, I share how to spot early signs of cat health problems - from sneezing and constipation to allergies - and what helped me care for my cats, including my beloved Payo, who lived 10 brave years with FIV and FeLV.

Tito the black and white cat curiously inspecting a washing machine, symbolizing how tech gadgets for cats’ well-being are becoming part of everyday life.

Tech Gadgets for Cats’ Well-Being: The Future of Feline Happiness

What defines the future of your cat’s happiness? Is it a feeder that doles out perfect portions, a laser toy that mimics prey movement, or a collar that tracks heart rate? Join me as we explore the latest in feline tech for well-being - and ponder how decoding cat language with AI might be the next giant leap (whether our cats like it or not).

Poster design: CATS! © MARKK, Design: Rocket & Wink

CATS! Exhibition in Hamburg – A Year-Long Celebration of Feline Art and Myth

Woohoo! I’ve been invited to the extra special CATS! exhibition in Hamburg, Germany! From the Egyptian goddess Bastet to viral cat memes, this exhibition explores the entire feline saga. I’d love to go, but who will feed, clean, and cuddle with Tito, Pierre, and Myratz for three days? Here’s a sneak peek at this cultural cat extravaganza!