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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Grooming, shedding, vet trips, dental care and the rest of the daily upkeep a tuxedo cat needs. Vino has medium-long fur, so most of this is not optional. He loves being brushed, particularly his chin and the mane around his chest, and tolerates almost nothing else. He drools through every cuddle. His fur is long enough that furballs are part of the week, and long enough that it has more than once caught something that needed a warm-water half-bath he fought the entire way through. These posts are the practical side of that.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Adopting a Tuxedo Cat: What to Ask Shelters & First Steps

Adopting a Tuxedo Cat: What I Would Ask the Shelter First: adopting a tuxedo cat

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Do Cats Get Cold? How Tuxedos Handle Winter Weather.

Does Vino Get Cold in Winter? How I Keep Him Warm: do cats get cold in winter

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

How to Take a Stressed Cat to the Vet: A Calm Guide.

Taking Vino to the Vet Without the Drama: What I Do: how to take cat to vet calmly

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Neutering a Male Cat: Procedure, Recovery & Behaviour Changes.

Getting Vino Neutered: What Happened and What Changed After: neutering male cat

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Cat Microchipping: What to Expect & Why It's Essential.

Getting Vino Microchipped: What to Expect and Why I Did It: cat microchipping

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Tuxedo Cats and Dogs: A Guide to Successful Introductions.

Tuxedo Cats and Dogs: How Vino Handles the Neighbours: tuxedo cat and dogs

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Two Cats Not Getting Along? Solutions for a Tense Household.

When Vino and Zola Did Not Get Along: How I Fixed It: two cats not getting along

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

How to Safely Let Your Cat Outside (Harness & Enclosure Tips)

How I Let Vino Outside Safely: Harness and Enclosure Options: how to let cat outside safely

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Introducing a Second Cat to Your Tuxedo: Step-by-Step Guide

How I Introduced Zola to Vino: What Worked and What Did Not: introducing second cat

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Working From Home With a Cat: Setting Boundaries (You'll Lose)

Working From Home With Vino: How I Lost the Desk Battle: working from home with cat

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Cat Jumping Fence? 7 Secure Solutions for Outdoor Access.

There was a fence Vino used to clear whenever he felt like it. Here's what actually stopped him, what never worked, and why the answer had nothing to do with the fence.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Do Cats Get Separation Anxiety? Signs & Solutions.

Does Vino Get Separation Anxiety? What I Notice When I Leave: cat separation anxiety

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Choosing the Best Cat Tree for Large, Active Cats

Best Cat Tree for Large Cats: What Vino and Zola Actually Use: best cat tree for large cats

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Tuxedo Cat Behaviour & Personality

Signs of an Anxious Cat: Body Language & How to Help

Signs My Cat Is Anxious: What I Look For with Vino: signs of anxious cat

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Should Tuxedo Cats Go Outside? A Safety & Enrichment Guide

Should Tuxedo Cats Go Outside? How I Handle It with Vino: should tuxedo cats go outside

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Indoor Cat Enrichment: 15 Ways to Keep Your Tuxedo Happy

15 Ways I Keep Vino Entertained as an Indoor Cat: indoor cat enrichment

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Tuxedo Cat Behaviour & Personality

Why Does My Cat Drink So Much Water? Causes & Concerns.

Why Vino Started Drinking More Water and When to Worry: cat drinking lots of water

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Tuxedo Cat Behaviour & Personality

Why Do Cats Purr? The Surprising Reasons Explained.

Why Vino Purrs: What I Know About the Science Behind It: why do cats purr

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Tuxedo Cat Behaviour & Personality

Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere? Tuxedo Cat Attachment.

Why Vino Follows Me Everywhere: What It Means and What I Do: why does my cat follow me everywhere

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Tuxedo Cat Behaviour & Personality

Tuxedo Cat Play Behavior: How They Play & Best Toys

How Vino Plays: Understanding Tuxedo Cat Play Behaviour: tuxedo cat play behavior

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Senior Tuxedo Cat Care: Adjusting to Their Changing Needs

Senior Cat Care: What I Plan to Do Differently When Vino Ages: senior cat care

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

How Long Do Tuxedo Cats Live? Vino's Verdict

Vino, my former winery mouser, came home in April 2022. Here's what tuxedo cat lifespan really depends on, indoors and out, and what 6 kg of stubborn opinion has taught me.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Furballs in Long-Haired Cats: Prevention & Solutions

How I Manage Vino's Furballs: Prevention That Works: preventing cat furballs

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Cat Dental Health: A Practical Guide for Owners

Cat Dental Care: What I Do to Keep Vino's Teeth Clean: cat dental care

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Best Brush for Long Haired Cats: 4 Vino Tested

Four brushes survived Vino's dramatic grooming sessions. One actually gets through tuxedo belly fur without a protest bite. Here's what worked.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

How Much Do Tuxedo Cats Cost? Vino's Real First-Year Bill

I tracked every dollar. From winery barn to my desk: what Viniferous "The Mischievous" Messiah actually cost in year one (and what surprised me).

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Do Tuxedo Cats Drool? Causes & When It's a Concern.

Why Vino Drools: My Experience with a Cat Who Does: do tuxedo cats drool

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Tuxedo Cat Weight: How Vino Stays at 6 kg

Vino's a 6 kg tuxedo with zero food self-regulation. Here's what tuxedo cat weight actually depends on, and why I measure every meal instead of guessing.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Do Tuxedo Cats Have Health Problems? Vino's Vet-Free Record

Vino's 6 kg and has had sixteen teeth out. Here's what actually threatens a tuxedo cat's health, and why none of the real risks have anything to do with the coat pattern.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Do Tuxedo Cats Shed? Vino's Fur Says Yes

Do tuxedo cats shed? Constantly. Here's what living with Vino's black-and-white fur explosion taught me about managing tuxedo shedding at home.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Tuxedo Cat Grooming Guide: Managing That Distinctive Fur

How I Groom Vino: My Routine for a Medium-Long Coat: tuxedo cat grooming

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Tuxedo Cat Diet & Nutrition

Best Food for Tuxedo Cats: What Vino Actually Eats

I feed Vino a quarter sachet per meal. Here's what happened when I ignored his portion, spent $3,200 on a mistake, and found what works.

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Tuxedo Cat Behaviour & Personality

Male vs Female Tuxedo Cat: 4 Years With Both

Vino inhales dinner in 90 seconds. Zola sniffs hers and walks away. I share what actually differs between my male and female tuxedo cats after four years.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

What Do Tuxedo Cats Need? An Honest Ownership Guide

What tuxedo cats actually need: attention demands, outdoor quirks, coat overhead, and persistent communication, drawn from four years with Vino.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

How to Harness Train a Cat: What Worked for Vino (And What Didn't Work for Zola)

Vino was harness-trained in one week. Zola staged a principled protest. Both go outside now. A guide to harness training for two genuinely different cats.

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Tuxedo Cat Diet & Nutrition

What Do Tuxedo Cats Eat? Vino's Two-Meal Verdict

Vino's a 6 kg tuxedo with zero self-regulation and a beef obsession. Here's what actually goes into his bowl, why Zola's share needs guarding, and the fountain he won't shut up about.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

The Truth About Tuxedo Cat Lifespan (According to a 22-Year-Old Barn Cat)

Tuxedo cats live 15-20+ years with proper care. Vino came from a winery with a 22-year-old barn cat. Here's what actually determines lifespan.

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Tuxedo Cat Health, Grooming & Daily Care

Do Tuxedo Cats Shed a Lot? Vino's Fur Proof

Vino's black and white fur coats every surface I own. Here's how much tuxedo cats actually shed, plus 3 grooming tools he didn't destroy.

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