Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Dr. Chyrle Bonk

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4 Angry Cat Sounds & Vet-Approved Tips on How to Calm Them

4 Angry Cat Sounds & Vet-Approved Tips on How to Calm Them

Cats often express their emotions—which can include anger and aggression—through various sounds. If your cat is making angry sounds that have you worried, it’s…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
4 Totally Legal & Safe Ways to Get Your Cat High (Vet-Approved)

4 Totally Legal & Safe Ways to Get Your Cat High (Vet-Approved)

Cats have a powerful sense of smell to help them find prey and interact with their environment. Toys that engage this sense, such as toys infused with catnip,…

Catster Editorial Team
By Catster Editorial Team
How Bad Are Fleas in Washington State? Vet-Verified Facts & Considerations

How Bad Are Fleas in Washington State? Vet-Verified Facts & Considerations

If you live in Washington State with a cat that loves the outdoors, you must educate yourself about fleas. The milder weather throughout much of Washington can…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Is Free Feeding Cats the Best Method? Vet-Verified Pros & Cons

Is Free Feeding Cats the Best Method? Vet-Verified Pros & Cons

How and when you feed your cat is almost as important as what you feed them. Indeed, your cat relies on you to determine when, what, and how they eat, which im…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Can Cats Eat Table Scraps? 6 Vet-Reviewed Things to Consider

Can Cats Eat Table Scraps? 6 Vet-Reviewed Things to Consider

You know how hard it is to say no to your beloved kitty when they’re looking up at you at the dinner table with their big eyes, begging for a taste of whatever…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Cat Private Parts: Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ About Feline Genitals

Cat Private Parts: Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ About Feline Genitals

While most of us like to show our cats the same privacy we hope for ourselves when it comes to our pet’s private areas, there are some important things to watc…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
What to Do With Cats After a Natural Disaster? 8 Post Hurricane Tips (Vet Reviewed)

What to Do With Cats After a Natural Disaster? 8 Post Hurricane Tips (Vet Reviewed)

Living through a natural disaster like a hurricane takes resilience, tenacity, and planning. The powerful storms fundamentally alter landscapes and lives befor…

Dr. Chyrle Bonk
By Dr. Chyrle Bonk
Can Kittens Drink Milk? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Kittens Drink Milk? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

There are plenty of feline stereotypes. For example, cats have a reputation for being curious and aloof, which is more or less accurate. Another common stereot…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
9 Ways to Get Your Cat to Like Using the Litter Box - Vet Approved Methods

9 Ways to Get Your Cat to Like Using the Litter Box - Vet Approved Methods

One of the great things about cats is that, unlike dogs, they usually don’t have to be potty-trained. Due to their instincts, they simply know how to use a lit…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
8 Vet-Reviewed Common Cat Ear Problems & How to Treat Them

8 Vet-Reviewed Common Cat Ear Problems & How to Treat Them

Who doesn’t love cat ears? They’re adorable and hilariously expressive! As charming as a pair of kitty ears can be, they can also cause your pet pain and disco…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger