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Depression in Cats: Our Vet Answers Signs, Causes & Treatments

Clinical depression is a medically recognized and fairly common mental health disease of humans. Feelings of sadness and behavioral changes such as lack of mot…

Depression in Cats: Our Vet Answers Signs, Causes & Treatments

Cat Horned Paws: Our Vet Explains What It Is & What to Do

Throughout history, cats have been seen in many different roles—viewed as sacred and worshiped as gods, or maligned as symbols of sorcery and harbingers of evi…

Cat Horned Paws: Our Vet Explains What It Is & What to Do

Dementia in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs & Treatments

Advances in veterinary medicine over the last few decades mean that our cats are living longer than ever. Sadly, however, it also means that veterinarians are…

Dementia in Cats: Our Vet Explains Signs & Treatments

Can Cats Overdose on Catnip? Our Vet Answers

There is nothing quite like the amazing reaction many cats have with catnip. While individual cats’ responses to it can vary greatly, most cats will lick, rub,…

Can Cats Overdose on Catnip? Our Vet Answers

Cat Hiccups: Our Vet Explains Causes & What to Do

Can cats get hiccups? In short, yes! Just like their human counterparts, cats can get bouts of hiccups for a variety of reasons, and it is usually a normal occ…

Cat Hiccups: Our Vet Explains Causes & What to Do