Dr. Ashley Darby

Inbreeding has been, historically, a common practice in domesticated animals. Breeders have made a point of breeding closely related animals in order to acquir…

By Kathryn Copeland

If your cat has been coughing and gagging, you may wonder about the possible causes, including asthma and hairballs, and if there's a way to figure out the dif…

By Lorre Luther

If you’re considering adopting a cat but are concerned about your budget, you sound like a very responsible prospective pet owner. Welcoming a cat into your fa…

By Dr. Ashley Darby

Visiting the vet is stressful for a lot of animals, but especially for cats. They’re taken from an environment where they’re safe and comfortable, put in a cra…

By Christian Adams

There's no one-size-fits-all answer to what to do if you can't afford veterinary care for your pet, as much depends on variables such as the type of care neede…

By Lorre Luther

If your cat is like most, they probably take every chance they can get to snooze in the sun. You might be thinking that your cat sunbakes to get their vitamin…

By Elizabeth Gray

Catster advocates for adopting before shopping, though we fully understand there are many reasons for seeking a breeder. So, we encourage it to be done the rig…

By Kit Copson

A cat urinating in inappropriate places is a dilemma for pet owners. One of the reasons some opt for a kitty as a pet is because they use the litter tray. You…

By Chris Dinesen Rogers

Thanks to their instincts for self-preservation, cats are masters at hiding signs of illness or injuries. If you want to catch medical problems early, you must…

By Elizabeth Gray

If you’re a cat owner who likes to read pet food labels, you’ll probably come across some ingredients you don’t recognize. Since you don’t want to feed your ca…

By Elizabeth Gray