f you've been paying attention, you've probably noticed something happening: cats are officially taking over. Not just your couch, your keyboard, or that warm spot on your bed—but the entire pet world. In 2025, feline ownership has surged, multi-cat households are the new normal, and cats have once again conquered the internet with viral trends that make us laugh, cry, and wonder why we ever doubted their supremacy.
This issue celebrates that feline revolution while also shining a light on something more serious: the silent suffering too many cats endure because we're not recognizing their pain. New research reveals we're missing osteoarthritis in up to 98% of cats—not because the signs aren't there, but because cats are so skilled at hiding discomfort that we've become blind to their struggles. It's a wake-up call for every cat owner: those subtle behavior changes we attribute to "just getting old" might actually be treatable pain.
But this issue isn't just about cats (though they're definitely stealing th
