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Cats are amazing animals and popular household companions. Misunderstandings abound about who these fascinating felines truly are—some people, including researchers themselves, ridiculously mislabel ...

No matter the age of your cat, it’s important to engage them in 2-3 short play sessions each day. These sessions should last around 10-15 minutes, as hunting cats don’t focus on endurance but speed.