Real cat care tips, health advice, and behavior guides from Adnan and his cat Muezza. Help for new and experienced cat parents.
Category: Cats 101
Starting your journey with a feline friend, or just looking to brush up on the basics? The ‘Cats 101’ category is your go-to guide, built from everything I’ve learned living with Muezza. Here, we cover the essentials of cat care, from preparing your home for a new cat to understanding their fundamental needs. You’ll find practical advice on basic grooming, playtime essentials, choosing the right litter, and safe exploration. We’ll share insights gained from Muezza’s earliest days, helping you create a comfortable and stimulating environment. It’s foundational knowledge, straight from Muezza’s experience, to help every cat parent build a confident, happy life with their feline companion.
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Kitten Care Checklist for First-Time Owners
Bringing a kitten home? Use this complete first-week checklist — vet visits, feeding, litter training, and safety — from a cat parent who’s been there.
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Best Cat Litter for Odor Control (Multi-Cat Homes)
Tired of litter box smell? Compare clumping clay, silica, and natural litters — and what actually worked for Muezza’s home.
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How Many Litter Boxes Do You Need Per Cat?
One litter box enough? Usually not. Learn the vet-backed rule for how many litter boxes you need per cat and where to put them.
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How To Get Rid of Cat Pee Smell
Updated July 22, 2026: This guide has been refreshed with current odor-removal tips and related resources for cat parents. Related reading: Cat peeing on doormat · Cat peeing on baseboards · Maggots in cat litter · Feliway alternatives Hey everyone, it’s Adnan here! And let me tell you, my cat Muezza is the absolute light…
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How to Play with Your Cat: Unleash Their Inner Hunter and Strengthen Your Bond!
Updated July 22, 2026: Refreshed with current playtime tips and links to more behaviour guides. Related reading: Cat biting paws · Cat scared of reflection · Calming alternatives to Feliway You know, when I first brought Muezza home, I thought “playing with a cat” just meant throwing a toy mouse and watching her bat it…
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How To Get Burrs Out Of Cat Fur: Safe & Easy Removal Guide
Burrs are small, prickly seed pods that can become attached to a cat’s fur, often after they explore wooded or grassy areas. When I took my cat, Muezza, out for a walk in a wooded area, I found these burrs attached to her fur, and she was clearly uncomfortable. It’s important to act quickly to…
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how cats keep themselves clean
Updated August 24, 2026: Refreshed with clearer answers, more Muezza stories, vet guidance, and internal links to help cat parents faster. Muezza spends roughly half her waking life grooming. I’ve watched her contort into impossible yoga poses just to reach a spot behind her ear, then move on to her paws, her tail, her belly…
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Cat Scared Of Own Reflection: Understand Why & What To Do
I can vividly recall Muezza’s first encounter with mirrors. Oftentimes, she would get startled and take off upon seeing her own reflection. I did some digging to understand this strange behavior of my mixed Persian cat with mirrors, and why it happens. So, why is a cat scared of its own reflection? Apparently, your cat…
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Cat Ate Earring: What I Did (And What You Should Do!)
Cats are super spontaneous, aren’t they? They can just grab random things and pop them into their mouths. Now, if you’ve just realized your cat has eaten an earring, I bet you’re totally panicking! I know that feeling all too well. My own cat, Muezza, once swallowed a big seed, and believe me, I wasted…
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Cat Ate Advil Liqui-Gels: Emergency Alert With Proper Action Guide
Updated August 24, 2026: Refreshed with clearer answers, more Muezza stories, vet guidance, and internal links to help cat parents faster. Call your vet now if your cat ate Advil Liqui-Gels. Ibuprofen is toxic to cats — even one gel cap can cause kidney failure, stomach ulcers, or death. Muezza once got into a bottle…
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