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This is our catch-all cuddle puddle. From quirky facts and breaking kitty news to practical care tips and meme-worthy moments, General Meows serves up everything feline – fast, fun, and always a whisker ahead.

Want the science behind purring, a litter-box furniture guide, or the latest rescue tale? Scroll on. One sip of coffee (or lap of milk) and you’re in cat-chat heaven.

Handcrafted orange reindeer-themed winter cat toys with crochet antlers from Minou Le-Mew’s Chunkles collection.

Winter Cat Toys That Break the Catnip Mold – An Interview with Minou Le-Mew Founder Allison Zank

This winter, the hottest holiday collectibles aren’t just for humans. I spoke with medicinal phytochemist and Minou Le-Mew founder Allison Zank about her artisan “Chunkles” - handcrafted winter cat toys infused with a botanical scent blend more captivating than catnip alone. Here’s our exclusive Q&A.

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Gray cat stretching beneath a decorated Christmas tree, surrounded by glowing lights and ornaments, just after inspecting the holiday setup.

Santa Paws: What Cats Teach Us About Giving

In Santa Paws: What Cats Teach Us About Giving, David W. Falls reveals the surprising, oddly tender logic behind feline gift-giving. Why do cats bring us lizard fragments? Why do they pounce through wrapping paper like Olympians? And what does any of this have to do with generosity? This warm, witty holiday story answers all of it - and will change how you see your cat’s next “present.”

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A cat standing beside VEGCAT Pure Bites, licking its lips with treats scattered on the floor.

VEGCAT Pure Bites: The First Fermentation-Protein Cat Snack Sensitive Cats Can Finally Enjoy

VEGDOG and MicroHarvest just launched VEGCAT Pure Bites - the first hypoallergenic cat snack made with microbial fermentation protein. As Tito purrs on my arm while I write, here’s the full story behind this sustainable, allergy-friendly breakthrough.

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Opera Air giveaway banner showing cartoon cat Inara lying on her back in front of the Opera Air browser with huge blue “GIVEAWAY” text and the headline “Win a 3D-printed Inara – the Opera Air cat! Enter via @CatsMagazine on Instagram.”

Win Inara: The Tiny Mindful Cat Who Lives in Your Browser (Opera Air and Cats Magazine Giveaway)

Meet Inara, the tiny mindful cat who lives in your browser - and soon maybe on your desk. Together with Opera Air, I’m hosting a special Opera Air Inara giveaway where you can win exclusive 3D-printed Inara figurines: one for you and one for a friend. Here’s how to enter in just a few taps.

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Red Opera Air and HAÇİKO cat house placed outdoors in Istanbul, featuring an illustration of the cat mascot Inara on the front.

The Opera Air Cat Has a Name: Say Hello to Inara

The Opera Air cat mascot finally has a name - Inara! Inspired by Istanbul’s street cats and ancient myths, she brings a calm, mindful presence into your browser. Discover why her name matters, what she represents, and how this free browser might even help you slow down and spend more time with your own cats. Plus: new Inara updates and surprises are coming soon.

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Cat sniffing a treat from human hand, symbolizing trust and connection explored in cat nutrition research.

Cat Nutrition Research: How One Study Connects Cats, Kids and Caregivers

Why do we trust some nutrition advice and ignore the rest? University of Glasgow’s cat nutrition research, led by PhD candidate Rachel Lumbis, explores how caregivers make feeding choices for pets and children - and how your honest answers can help improve both human and animal health.

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