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Dr. Eric Barchas

Dr. Eric Barchas is a professional traveler who spends his spare time working as a full-time veterinarian; contributing to Dogster and Catster; walking, cooking, camping, and exploring the outdoors; skiing (when conditions permit); and reading Booker-shortlisted novels. In between trips Dr. Barchas lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Denise, and his canine pal, Buster. His main veterinary interests are emergency and critical care, wellness, pain management and promotion of the human-animal bond. Dr. Barchas has to Dogster and Catster since May 2005.

Latest Posts

vet holding a cat in the clinic

11 Cat Emergencies That Need Immediate Vet Attention

Some cat emergencies come on suddenly and are overt, but others start off vague. Here’s how to recognize an emergency situation and when to bring your cat to the vet ASAP.

11 Cat Emergencies That Need Immediate Vet Attention

vet holding a cat in the clinic
Some cat emergencies come on suddenly and are overt, but others start off vague. Here’s how to recognize an emergency situation and when to bring your cat to the vet ASAP.
A cat at the vet about to get a vaccine.

How Often Do Cats Need Shots and Other Preventative Treatments?

How often do cats need shots, or other preventative measures like flea and heartworm treatments? We turned to a vet for the best advice.

How Often Do Cats Need Shots and Other Preventative Treatments?

A cat at the vet about to get a vaccine.
How often do cats need shots, or other preventative measures like flea and heartworm treatments? We turned to a vet for the best advice.
A small gray and white fluffy cat getting out of a litter box.

Cat Diarrhea: Causes & Care Guide (Vet Answer)

If your cat has diarrhea, should you always see a vet? What if your cat has diarrhea but seems fine? Let’s look at why cat diarrhea happens and what to do.

Cat Diarrhea: Causes & Care Guide (Vet Answer)

A small gray and white fluffy cat getting out of a litter box.
If your cat has diarrhea, should you always see a vet? What if your cat has diarrhea but seems fine? Let’s look at why cat diarrhea happens and what to do.
Head butting is just one weird cat behavior you might notice with your cat. Photography ©krblokhin | Getty Images.

My Cat Is Pressing Their Head Against Me, Should I Worry? Facts & FAQ

Different than head butting, cat head pressing is not about showing affection. There are a few causes for this behavior — and some of them are serious.

My Cat Is Pressing Their Head Against Me, Should I Worry? Facts & FAQ

Head butting is just one weird cat behavior you might notice with your cat. Photography ©krblokhin | Getty Images.
Different than head butting, cat head pressing is not about showing affection. There are a few causes for this behavior — and some of them are serious.
An orange cat surrounded by pumpkins, corn and Thanksgiving decor.

Ask a Vet: Which Thanksgiving Foods Are Safe for Cats?

Can cats safely eat turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other Thanksgiving foods? See which Turkey Day treats are safe for cats and which aren’t!

Ask a Vet: Which Thanksgiving Foods Are Safe for Cats?

An orange cat surrounded by pumpkins, corn and Thanksgiving decor.
Can cats safely eat turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other Thanksgiving foods? See which Turkey Day treats are safe for cats and which aren’t!

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