When it comes to choosing between dry cat food and wet cat food, the decision can get confusing on which one you should select. Is dry cat food the better option, or should you choose wet food for the moisture content? Some cat owners may find it hard to influence their cats to drink water, […]

Fresh, meat-based foods are all the rage in the dog world right now. But what about cats? While dogs have adapted to eating a variety of plant and animal foods, cats remain obligate carnivores. This means they require a meat-based diet to survive. Despite this, most commercial cat foods contain more grain fillers than meat. […]

Without the results of scientific research and experiments, the world would be filled with the ifs and maybes of untested hypotheses. Unfortunately, an overwhelming amount of scientific discoveries and breakthroughs have come at the expense of animals used in experiments. In a recent study of sensory processing in chronic pain at the University of Montreal, […]

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]

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. We’ve all known someone with selective hearing; husbands who don’t hear you asking to take the garbage out but can miraculously hear when you tell them dinner is ready, or dogs […]

The ability of cats and other pets to help reduce stress, improve depression, and lessen anxiety is why Emotional Support Animals are protected under the Fair Housing Act. If you have a cat who helps you deal with these types of issues or that improves your mental health, they can be legally considered an ESA. […]

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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 […]

Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Every week, we share a story from one of our cat-loving Catsters. This week is about Wes and his fiercely cuddly Russian Blue, Raphael. We all know how important it is for cats to get playtime in: it helps them stay fit (which means we get to love […]

Keeping our cats hydrated can be a bit tricky. Cats are notorious for not drinking enough, so we need to find ways to ensure that they are ingesting enough water to stay healthy. But what if your cat doesn’t seem to be drinking any water at all? This can lead to a dehydrated cat and […]