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Cat Dermatitis: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs, Treatment

Feline dermatitis is a broad, non-specific medical term that means inflammation of the skin in cats. This catch-all phrase is most often used as an umbrella of…

Cat Dermatitis: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs, Treatment

How to Draw Cats: Our Vet-Approved Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re like me, you love cats. You could live, eat, and breathe cats. Well, ok, definitely not eat them, but what about drawing them? When you spend so much…

How to Draw Cats: Our Vet-Approved Step-by-Step Guide

Cat Flu: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Your cat has what you can only describe as the sniffles. They have a runny nose and watery eyes, and you're sure you just heard a sneeze. Do cats get the flu?…

Cat Flu: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Can You Give Cats Human Pain Medication? Our Vet Explains

Seeing animals in pain has to be one of the worst things a pet owner can experience, and we want to be able to help them as best we can. If your cat has been i…

Can You Give Cats Human Pain Medication? Our Vet Explains

Is It Safe to Have a Cat While Pregnant? Our Vet Answers

Can you have a cat while pregnant? It's a common question from expecting mothers. Many public health agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prev…

Is It Safe to Have a Cat While Pregnant? Our Vet Answers