Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS

Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS

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My Cat Ate a Mouse: Vet-Approved Dangers & Prevention

Cats are born hunters, and it's natural for them to pursue and catch prey such as mice. If your cat just consumed a mouse, you may be wondering if you need to…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
My Cat Ate a Mouse: Vet-Approved Dangers & Prevention

Is Cat Water Additive a Good Idea? Vet Approved Pros & Cons

Dental hygiene plays an important role in a cat’s overall health. It’s essential to develop a dental hygiene regime to ensure the teeth and gums stay healthy i…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Is Cat Water Additive a Good Idea? Vet Approved Pros & Cons

My Cat Ate a Lily: Is It Dangerous? Vet Reviewed Signs & Treatments

Lilies are beautiful and fragrant flowers, seen in plenty of vases, bouquets, gardens, and displays around the world. Behind their beauty and grandeur, however…

Annaliese Morgan
By Annaliese Morgan
My Cat Ate a Lily: Is It Dangerous? Vet Reviewed Signs & Treatments

Why Do Cats Live Longer Than Dogs? 5 Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Cats and dogs are the most popular pets around, but these animals are wildly different. There’s a reason we have “cat people” and “dog people”! While each anim…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Why Do Cats Live Longer Than Dogs? 5 Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Why Does My Cat Suck on My Fingers? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cat parents understand that felines are peculiar creatures who sometimes engage in odd behaviors, such as napping in tight spaces, head-bumping you, and chewin…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Why Does My Cat Suck on My Fingers? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Ways to Discipline Your Cat: 5 Proven & Effective Methods (Vet-Verified)

Cats can be creative regarding the activities they enjoy, and their human companions don’t appreciate some of them. Cats sometimes scratch furniture to the poi…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Ways to Discipline Your Cat: 5 Proven & Effective Methods (Vet-Verified)

Do Cats Fart? Vet Reviewed Causes, Treatment & Prevention

We all want our pets to be happy and healthy. Cats don’t show illness until they are very unwell because it makes them vulnerable to predation. Instead, they h…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Do Cats Fart? Vet Reviewed Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Can Cats Eat Sugar? Nutrition Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Terminology: The term sugar is used in this article to describe sucrose (composed of fructose and glucose), rather than the complex carbohydrates, structural c…

Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS
By Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS
Can Cats Eat Sugar? Nutrition Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Can Cats Eat Seaweed? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts & FAQ

It is no secret that most cats are fans of fish, and if you have a particularly keen cat, they might try to scoop fish out of your fish tank! Tuna and cats, fo…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
Can Cats Eat Seaweed? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts & FAQ

How Much Playtime Do Cats Need? Why It’s Crucial for Your Cat’s Health (Vet-Verified)

Cats need to play and move around daily to stay healthy. They can play with you, with other pets in your home, or with other family members. The important thin…

Adam Mann
By Adam Mann
How Much Playtime Do Cats Need? Why It’s Crucial for Your Cat’s Health (Vet-Verified)