Dr. Ashley Darby

Dr. Ashley Darby

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Can Cats Get Bird Flu? Our Vet Explains Signs & Prevention Tips

Can Cats Get Bird Flu? Our Vet Explains Signs & Prevention Tips

Your cat’s habit of preying on birds may concern you when you worry about their exposure to bird flu and if they could become sick with the virus. Unfortunatel…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
How Can I Contact a Vet If I Am in the Middle of Nowhere? 5 Ideas to Help

How Can I Contact a Vet If I Am in the Middle of Nowhere? 5 Ideas to Help

It's every pet parent's worst nightmare: being stuck somewhere and not being able to access a vet if your pet is hurt or sick. If you have found yourself in on…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
How to Tell if Your Cat Is Depressed: 9 Vet-Reviewed Signs to Look For

How to Tell if Your Cat Is Depressed: 9 Vet-Reviewed Signs to Look For

Although cats have a reputation for being aloof, they can actually feel a range of emotions. When a cat experiences significant changes in their life, they can…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Can Another Person Bring My Pet to the Vet for Me? Vet-Approved Info & FAQ

Can Another Person Bring My Pet to the Vet for Me? Vet-Approved Info & FAQ

Regardless of whether or not you have pets, we all have very busy lifestyles. Agendas are always full, and you're constantly bustling from one task to the next…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Why Do Cats Use Litter Boxes? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Why Do Cats Use Litter Boxes? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

You might be quite impressed with your cat’s ability to check out a tub of litter one time and know exactly what to do with it. Why can’t dogs be like that? Ev…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Oral Tumors in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Care

Oral Tumors in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Care

We don’t spend a lot of time looking inside our cat’s mouths, and sometimes, getting too close can mean getting bitten! That is why abnormal growths inside the…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
Bloating in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Care Tips

Bloating in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs & Care Tips

Are you looking at your cat and noticing their belly looks swollen or slightly larger than normal? You might be wondering what is causing this change in appear…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
Why Can't My Cat Meow? 9 Vet-Verified Causes & When to Worry

Why Can't My Cat Meow? 9 Vet-Verified Causes & When to Worry

While some cats can be very vocal, others rarely utter a word. However, if your cat has lost their voice and is letting out a rasp or a squeak or isn’t managin…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
How to Make a Cat Feel Better After Vaccines: 3 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Make a Cat Feel Better After Vaccines: 3 Vet-Approved Tips

Vaccines are vital for any cat’s long-term well-being and quality of life, but for a short period after receiving them, shots can cause several irritating side…

Christopher Bays
By Christopher Bays
How Long Can You Leave Wet Cat Food Out? Vet-Verified Health & Safety Info

How Long Can You Leave Wet Cat Food Out? Vet-Verified Health & Safety Info

The clock starts ticking as soon as you open your cat’s can of food. Feline wet food will grow bacteria, accumulate bacterial toxins, and spoil much faster tha…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove