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Can Cats Kill Weasels? Our Vet Explains

The domestic cat is the most popular pet animal in the world today. Domesticated thousands of years ago, cats have followed humans all over the world throughou…

Can Cats Kill Weasels? Our Vet Explains

Thiamine Deficiency in Cats: 14 Signs to Look For (Vet Answer)

Thiamine deficiency, or vitamin B1 deficiency, is a clinical syndrome associated with vascular lesions and nerve damage caused by an insufficient concentration…

Thiamine Deficiency in Cats: 14 Signs to Look For (Vet Answer)

Feline Distemper: Signs, Causes, and Care (Vet Answer)

Distemper in cats is also called feline panleukopenia, so we will use the terms interchangeably in this article. It is a viral disease that can be deadly, espe…

Feline Distemper: Signs, Causes, and Care (Vet Answer)

Trazadone for Cats (Vet Answer): Uses, Side Effects & FAQ

Trazadone is a human antidepressant that is used off-label in cats to manage short-term events of high anxiety. In cats, Trazadone can help them be less stress…

Trazadone for Cats (Vet Answer): Uses, Side Effects & FAQ

Why Do Cats Like Feathers? Our Vet Explains 4 Reasons & Safety Tips

You want what's best for your cat, and she sure does like her toys with feathers at the end of a wand. Is there anything you need to remember before she plays…

Why Do Cats Like Feathers? Our Vet Explains 4 Reasons & Safety Tips