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10/24/2025

Meet the ✨tortie✨ — the purrfect blend of sugar and spice!

With their fiery mix of black, red, and orange hues, these tri-colored beauties are often mistaken for calicos. But while calicos get their white patches from the piebalding gene, torties have coats with zero white - just pure, marbled magic 🪄

Most torties are female, thanks to a special genetic combo (two X chromosomes!) ♀️ Only about 1 in 3,000 are male! Known for their signature tortitude (that bold, sassy, and strong-willed personality), each one still has a charm that’s entirely their own 🥰

Torties have also made their mark in folklore and history. In the U.S., they’re nicknamed “money cats” for bringing good fortune, and some have even held famous roles — from inspiring Edgar Allan Poe to serving as a beloved station master in Japan! ✨

10/20/2025

So iconic, they have an entire month dedicated to them 🐈‍⬛🖤

10/16/2025

Every happy cat starts with the right mix of care! 🧑‍🍳

For , we’re celebrating all the little “ingredients” that keep our feline friends thriving. Like any good recipe, a happy & healthy cat depends on balance ⚖️

A pinch of enrichment to keep their instincts sharp, a helping of grooming for health and comfort, fresh litter and clean water daily, and a whole lot of love stirred in 💕

What’s your cat’s secret ingredient to happiness? 😻

10/15/2025

Poisonous plants 🌿 Dangerous decor 🎃 Sinister sounds 😱 Learn how to protect your pet from these seasonal pitfalls on the Daily Paws blog!

From poisonous plants to dangerous decor, avoid common seasonal hazards with these top tips for a safe, fun fall with your pet.

10/13/2025

Charlie has an impawtant reminder: your cat's oral health impacts their overall wellbeing! 🦷

Early dental disease is hard to spot, but advanced conditions like periodontal disease can cause more than just bad breath—they can affect your cat's entire body 🫀

Our Oral Health Test analyzes your cat's oral microbiome to reveal insights beyond what's visible, assessing risk for the top 3 dental diseases.

Since oral microbiomes constantly change, follow-up testing tracks how your cat's oral health evolves. Being proactive minimizes surprises and keeps your cat comfortable and pain-free 🙌

Shop Cat Oral Health Tests on our website here:
https://basepaws.com/products/cat-oral-health-test

10/10/2025

Who needs a little black dress when you’ve got a cat in a little black-and-white tux? 🤵

From being extra chatty to mastering the art of dramatic entrances & rocking the Guinness World Record for the loudest purr (yep, that was a tuxie named Merlin!), these dapper cats prove they’re more than just a pretty ‘suit.’ 😉

They’ve also been stars in folklore, pop culture, and even history, proof that tuxies really do like the spotlight 🌟

In honor of , tell us: does your tuxie act more like a suave secret agent or a silly class clown?

10/09/2025

Pet Wellness Month reminder: A quick check-up today can add healthy, happy years tomorrow ❤️

When’s your pet’s next visit? Read more in the Zoetis Petcare blog! 🩺

Annual check-ups, sometimes called “wellness visits”, can stop your pet’s suffering before it begins, save you money, and help you learn more about your pet.

10/07/2025

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10/01/2025

When Coco Chanel said, 'Black is always elegant' - clearly she was talking about dogs! 🖤

Black is the most common coat color because the gene for black coat (the B allele) is dominant. Here's what that means in simple terms:

🧬 Think of genes like a game of rock-paper-scissors. The black gene almost always "wins" when paired with other color genes.

🔢 A dog only needs ONE copy of the black gene from either parent to have a black coat. Other colors (like brown/chocolate) need TWO copies of their specific gene to show up.

🐶 Labs, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Newfoundlands are famous for their beautiful black coats, but almost any breed can rock the black look!

Drop a 🖤 & show our black dog friends some love for !

09/29/2025

Happy to these furry baristas who understood the assignment! ☕ What coffee drink does your furry friend remind you of?

🥛 Siamese = Cappuccino - warm, frothy, and full of charm
🎃 Welsh Corgi = PSL - sweet, spicy, and a little extra
🤎 Burmese = Mocha - rich, warm, and irresistibly sweet
🫖 Pug = Chai Latte - bold, smooth, and a little mysterious
🍯 Abyssinian = Caramel Macchiato - playful, fun, and deliciously dreamy
🤍 Samoyed = Flat White - clean, cozy, and classic

Tag your coffee-loving furriends in the comments! ⬇️

09/26/2025

It's 🥞 Do you think this creation is too cute to eat?

Yummy 😋

09/24/2025

It's , and Daily Paws has all the best tips for finding pet sitters and the best questions to ask! 🤩

Finding a responsible and loving pet sitter lets you feel good about being away from your cat or dog. Learn what to consider when choosing one and the questions you should ask to find the perfect match.