Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Check out Part 1: Dogs Don’t Take Days Off at Dogster.com. This week, I have decided to have a bit of a moan, and talk to you about how life with five cats […]

While some cats can be very vocal, others rarely utter a word. However, if your cat has lost their voice and is letting out a rasp or a squeak or isn’t managing to make any noise whatsoever, it could be a sign something is wrong. Laryngitis might have been caused by your cat meowing too […]

Our cats are creatures of the night, so it’s no wonder you hear them howling their song into the echoing chambers of the house when all are sleeping. With as much as you’re getting used to the sound of a banshee in your dwellings—you might wonder why it’s happening and how you can make it […]

Losing our cats can be incredibly heartbreaking. You have this unsettled feeling in your chest, knowing you have no way to tell where they are or what has happened. You’re also well aware that cats can disappear for long periods of time that can go from horse to years and then show up on your […]

Veterinarians, vet technicians, practice managers, rescuers, behaviorists, nutritionists, trainers, volunteers, and other animal professionals are the backbone of pet ownership. Helping pets and their families live in harmony and health together. Catster wants to highlight some of these underrated champions of the animal world—who we like to refer to as Heroes of The Pet World. […]

Vaccines are vital for any cat’s long-term well-being and quality of life, but for a short period after receiving them, shots can cause several irritating side effects. Mild pain is typical, as is mild tiredness. Depending on your cat’s personality the stress of the vet visit could contribute to their signs. Though recovering from vaccines […]

Just about every owner of a light-colored dog or cat knows the struggle with tear stains is real. Often, switching to a higher-quality diet can do wonders to stop tear stains in their tracks. But for some pets, even the highest quality food isn’t enough to put an end to those unsightly reddish-brown stains. For […]

If you have an adventurous cat, you probably worry about them more than you would like. CoyoteVest is a company that started to give small dog owners peace of mind, is able to offer the same for cat owners. This company has a number of products to help keep cats safer while they’re outdoors. It […]

Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Slip, slop, slap goes the famous Aussie saying, encouraging the use of sunscreen. As humans, thanks in part to large public awareness campaigns such as this one, we’ve become eminently aware of the risks of sun exposure, […]

The clock starts ticking as soon as you open your cat’s can of food. Feline wet food will grow bacteria, accumulate bacterial toxins, and spoil much faster than dry food. Generally, wet cat food can only stay out for around 2 to 4 hours before becoming potentially dangerous for your cat to eat. However, you […]