Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Dr. Chyrle Bonk

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Why Is My Cat Biting Her Kittens? Vet-Approved Reasons & FAQ

Why Is My Cat Biting Her Kittens? Vet-Approved Reasons & FAQ

People with a cat that has had kittens for the first time may find themselves confused by some of the behavior mama cat displays after her babies are born. Whi…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Cats Eat Saltines? Vet-Approved Nutritional Value & Alternatives

Can Cats Eat Saltines? Vet-Approved Nutritional Value & Alternatives

Saltines are a favorite salty snack of many people because of their dry and crunchy texture and ability to match any salty or sweet food. Often, our pets may b…

Jana Blagojevic
By Jana Blagojevic
Can Cats Eat Kidney Beans? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Health Guidelines

Can Cats Eat Kidney Beans? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Health Guidelines

Kidney beans are a tasty legume chock full of health benefits for humans, but are they something you can share with your cat? While cooked kidney beans aren't…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Can Cats Eat Rotisserie Chicken? Vet-Approved Risks & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Rotisserie Chicken? Vet-Approved Risks & FAQ

Rotisserie chicken is a delicious and versatile food that many humans regularly consume. Just the smell of fresh, warm rotisserie chicken brings most cats runn…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Can Cats Eat Salt & Vinegar Chips? Vet-Reviewed Risks & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Salt & Vinegar Chips? Vet-Reviewed Risks & FAQ

Does your cat inch towards you when they hear the crinkle of a chip bag? Felines are nosy creatures that are often intrigued by what they can't have. This may…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Can Rice Be Used as Cat Litter? Vet-Reviewed Pros & Cons

Can Rice Be Used as Cat Litter? Vet-Reviewed Pros & Cons

Cats are among the most popular pets in America, behind only dogs.1 They are friendly, playful, and easy to care for. However, they do go through quite a bit o…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
Bugs in Your Cat Litter Box? Vet-Approved Cleaning & Prevention Tips

Bugs in Your Cat Litter Box? Vet-Approved Cleaning & Prevention Tips

Removing your cat's poop and pee from their litter box is one thing, but when it comes to finding nasty little bugs in there, it can be too much for a cat pare…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
How to Restrain a Cat for Nail Clipping: Vet-Approved Safety Tips

How to Restrain a Cat for Nail Clipping: Vet-Approved Safety Tips

Whether you already know it or not, cats scratching things is an instinctive behavior. While their claws provide defense, they also allow cats to communicate w…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Snowshoe Cat Lifespan: How Long Do They Live? Average Lifespan Data & Facts

Snowshoe Cat Lifespan: How Long Do They Live? Average Lifespan Data & Facts

You may not be familiar with the Snowshoe cat, but it’s a breed that is a mix between Siamese and the American shorthair. These felines are sociable, fun, play…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Cats Eat Plantains? Vet-Reviewed Benefits & Tips

Can Cats Eat Plantains? Vet-Reviewed Benefits & Tips

Plantains are a delicious nutritional fruity treat for humans. They are part of the banana family and offer nutritional benefits for humans, such as fiber, vit…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano