Dr. Ashley Darby

Dr. Ashley Darby

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Is Human Lotion Safe for Cats? Vet-Reviewed Safety & Toxicity Explained

Is Human Lotion Safe for Cats? Vet-Reviewed Safety & Toxicity Explained

If your cat has dry skin, you may be wondering if you can apply a bit of your own lotion to ease their discomfort. As much as you want to help your cat, human…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month: When & What Is It?

Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month: When & What Is It?

Pet Poison Prevention Month takes place in March each year. It's a time dedicated to raising awareness about the items in and around our homes that are toxic t…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
How to Care for a Disabled Cat With Special Needs: 11 Tips to Prepare Your Home

How to Care for a Disabled Cat With Special Needs: 11 Tips to Prepare Your Home

Disclaimer: This article has been reviewed by a qualified veterinarian using information available at the time of review. The knowledge of feline medicine is c…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
How to Socialize a Shy Cat Who Frequently Hides: 7 Vet Approved Tips

How to Socialize a Shy Cat Who Frequently Hides: 7 Vet Approved Tips

If you are a cat parent who constantly struggles to get their fur baby out of their secret hiding spot, you have come to the right place. The good news is that…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
How to Enrich My Cats Life: 14 Vet-Reviewed Ways to Make a Difference

How to Enrich My Cats Life: 14 Vet-Reviewed Ways to Make a Difference

As cat owners, we must care for our cats in every way: grooming them, feeding them, taking them to the vet, and giving them plenty of petting and cheek scratch…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
The 5 Stages of a Urinary Blockage in Cats: Vet-Verified Info & FAQ

The 5 Stages of a Urinary Blockage in Cats: Vet-Verified Info & FAQ

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a syndrome related to inflammation in the bladder and urethra. It’s one of the most frustrating conditions for ca…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
How to Make Your Cat Feel Safe in a New Home: 8 Vet Approved Steps

How to Make Your Cat Feel Safe in a New Home: 8 Vet Approved Steps

As creatures of habit and sticklers for routine, adjusting to life in a new environment can be challenging and even scary for cats. Bolder felines tend to sett…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
How to Care for a Cat with FIV: 8 Vet-Verified Tips for Better Feline Care

How to Care for a Cat with FIV: 8 Vet-Verified Tips for Better Feline Care

Although an incurable disease, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) doesn’t automatically mean a cat is doomed to a short life. This common infectious disease i…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
How to Cool a Cat Down Fast: 10 Vet-Verified Ways to Avoid Heat Stroke

How to Cool a Cat Down Fast: 10 Vet-Verified Ways to Avoid Heat Stroke

This article has been reviewed by a qualified veterinarian using information available at the time of review. The knowledge of feline medicine is continually e…

Beth Crane
By Beth Crane
How to Switch Vets: 13 Vet-Reviewed Signs It's Time

How to Switch Vets: 13 Vet-Reviewed Signs It's Time

Your pet is a vital part of your family, and no one knows them better than you—except maybe your vet. Even if you only take your animal to the vet once a year…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne