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At What Age Is a Cat Considered a Senior? Our Vet Answers & Provides Care Tips

Watching our cats grow from kittens into adults and beyond is full of challenges, laughs, and lots of love. But as your cat ages and enters their senior years…

At What Age Is a Cat Considered a Senior? Our Vet Answers & Provides Care Tips

Can a Cat Catch a Cold from a Dog? (Vet Reviewed Facts)

If you have a multi-person household, you know how common it is to start spreading seasonal sniffles when the time comes. It's hard to live in close proximity…

Can a Cat Catch a Cold from a Dog? (Vet Reviewed Facts)

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Lonely: Our Vet Explains

You might at times ask yourself, is my cat lonely? We often think of cats as independent creatures. However, they are much more social than we realize, and tho…

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Lonely: Our Vet Explains

Blood Clots in Cats (Aortic Thromboembolism) – Vet Answer on Causes, Symptoms & Care

Feline Aortic Thromboembolism (abbreviated FATE) is a highly fatal disease caused by a blood clot becoming stuck at the aortic trifurcation—the area where the…

Blood Clots in Cats (Aortic Thromboembolism) – Vet Answer on Causes, Symptoms & Care

Do Cats Stress Eat or Have Comfort Food? Our Vet Explains Feline Eating Behavior

Many of us take comfort in certain foods, like late-night ice cream, mac and cheese, or a hot bowl of chili. But do cats also stress-eat? Do they crave specifi…

Do Cats Stress Eat or Have Comfort Food? Our Vet Explains Feline Eating Behavior