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Halloween is right around the corner, but before that, it’s time to celebrate another holiday: National Cat Day. Yes, today, Saturday, October 29 is an official time to celebrate the cats in our lives. So have fun, and treat your kitty to something special today!
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On this week’s Saturday Night Live, the last sketch of the night was pretty hilarious for cat lovers. Tom Hanks played director Ron Howard, who was the host of a fake show, America’s Funniest Pets. Cecily Strong and Kate McKinnon played guests on the show, providing silly commentary to go along with the cat videos. Watch it below, and enjoy!
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During Hurricane Matthew, a sweet little kitty wrapped in a tube sock was rescued from the storm in North Carolina. The kitty ended up at a Pet Smart, and a family who was there buying supplies for their pet couldn’t NOT adopt this sweetie. The cat’s new name? Pipes. Check out a pic on cnn.com.
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Medical marijuana has been shown to help ease the pain of various ailments, and it may be effective for sick cats, too. According to a new article in The New York Times, people have turned to pot to treat their pets’ ailments. For example, one woman’s cat, Little Kitty, has arthritis. Its owner got a medical marijuana card and now uses edible cannabis oil made specifically for cats. Little Kitty is now back to her old self. (And no, the cats who use marijuana don’t get high!) However, keep in mind that this treatment hasn’t actually been approved by regulators. Still, if it can give your feline relief, it might be worth considering.
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You know all those adorable cat videos you watch on YouTube? Well, research has found that that’s actually a good activity for your health. A new article in The Wall Street Journal outlines the myriad of recent research to prove it. One study found that people who regularly watch cat videos tend to spend more time online, with many of them liking the video if they see it posted on Facebook or sharing it on their own timeline. Study participants reported feeling happier and less anxious after watching the videos. So go ahead and watch one now: We know you want to.
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