Dr. Luqman Javed

Dr. Luqman Javed

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Do Cats Like Belly Rubs? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

You’ve probably tried to rub your cat’s belly a few times, only to be scratched by powerful bunny kicks. We get it. It’s tempting not to touch a soft cat tummy…

Cassidy Sutton
By Cassidy Sutton
Do Cats Like Belly Rubs? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

How Do Cats Feel Pain? Vet-Approved Facts & Signs

Cats have a similar nervous system as humans and other mammals.1 They can feel pain whether due to injuries, illnesses, or any other internal ailment. However,…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
How Do Cats Feel Pain? Vet-Approved Facts & Signs

Understanding Lost Cat Behavior: Vet-Reviewed Feline Personality Factors

If your cat goes missing, knowing their personality may help you find your cat. Knowing their habits can guide you to specific search areas and toward effectiv…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Understanding Lost Cat Behavior: Vet-Reviewed Feline Personality Factors

Cat Coat Genetics: Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Have you ever wondered how your cat ended up with the coat color that they did? Maybe you know that your cat had a black parent and a white parent but ended up…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Cat Coat Genetics: Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Why Do Cats Follow Strangers? 7 Possible Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Cats are mysterious creatures, and sometimes their behavior is hard to understand. One behavior that often baffles pedestrians is being followed. However, it m…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Why Do Cats Follow Strangers? 7 Possible Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Serval vs. Savannah Cat: Vet-Reviewed Key Differences (With Pictures)

Servals are African wildcats that have begun growing in popularity as pets with people who crave a more exotic pet, although they are not easy to have as pets,…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Serval vs. Savannah Cat: Vet-Reviewed Key Differences (With Pictures)

How to Cat Proof a Guinea Pig Cage: 5 Effective Vet-Approved Tips

One of the challenges of owning small, caged pets like guinea pigs is the fear that the larger, predatory pets in the house may get to them somehow. As pet own…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
How to Cat Proof a Guinea Pig Cage: 5 Effective Vet-Approved Tips

How to Protect Your Carpet From Cats: 10 Effective Vet-Approved Methods

When you’re a cat, scratching comes with the territory, but if it occurs on your carpet, it can cause significant damage. Protecting your carpet from cats isn'…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
How to Protect Your Carpet From Cats: 10 Effective Vet-Approved Methods

Why Is My Cat Scared of Strangers? 5 Possible Causes & Solutions (Vet-Reviewed)

Cats are sometimes inaccurately described as unemotional, unsympathetic, and supernaturally aloof. You may have heard catchy expressions like “a dog is man’s b…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Is My Cat Scared of Strangers? 5 Possible Causes & Solutions (Vet-Reviewed)

Will Mice Leave If They Smell a Cat? Vet-Reviewed Prevention Tips & Advice

Cats and mice are age-old enemies pitted against each other in the media and in life. Although cats seem to be freeloaders around the home, many people hope th…

Sophie Jeffares
By Sophie Jeffares
Will Mice Leave If They Smell a Cat? Vet-Reviewed Prevention Tips & Advice