Dr. Maja Platisa

Dr. Maja Platisa

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How to Cat-Proof Plants: 15 Vet-Reviewed Tips

Managing the health of your plants when a pet cat is around can be challenging, to say the least. If your cat is like most, they occasionally enjoy nibbling on…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
How to Cat-Proof Plants: 15 Vet-Reviewed Tips

Male vs. Female British Shorthair: Principal Differences (With Pictures, Vet-Reviewed)

Our beautiful friends from across the pond make great pets, as any British Shorthair owner can tell you. But if you’re thinking about adopting a British Shorth…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Male vs. Female British Shorthair: Principal Differences (With Pictures, Vet-Reviewed)

Male vs Female Bengal Cat Breed: What’s the Difference? (With Pictures, Vet-Reviewed)

The Bengal cat breed is an exotic-looking domesticated breed that comes from hybrids of other domestic cats, such as the Asian leopard cat. Whether male or fem…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Male vs Female Bengal Cat Breed: What’s the Difference? (With Pictures, Vet-Reviewed)

Birman vs Siamese Cat: Main Differences (With Pictures, Vet-Reviewed)

There is something so elegant and beautiful about a faded cream to gray or brown shade on cat coats. On top of their coats having gorgeous shades of soft earth…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Birman vs Siamese Cat: Main Differences (With Pictures, Vet-Reviewed)

How to Keep Cats From Breaking Blinds: 4 Vet-Reviewed Tips & Alternatives

Cats are wonderful parts of our lives, and they bring us so much joy and fun. However, they can also be destructive, unintentionally, often due to boredom, fru…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
How to Keep Cats From Breaking Blinds: 4 Vet-Reviewed Tips & Alternatives

Why Does My Cat Sleep Face Down? Vet-Verified Behavior Explanation

Cats are odd creatures, and they can often be spotted sleeping in unusual places and positions. We even got the “if I fits, I sits” meme out of cats’ attractio…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Does My Cat Sleep Face Down? Vet-Verified Behavior Explanation

How to Calm a Scared Kitten: 7 Vet-Reviewed Methods

Bringing home a new cat is a magical time for you, but have you ever stopped to think about how it might appear to your kitten? After all, they’ve just been ca…

Quincy Miller
By Quincy Miller
How to Calm a Scared Kitten: 7 Vet-Reviewed Methods

How to Keep Cats Off an Air Mattress: 9 Vet-Approved Methods

Cats and air mattresses don’t mix! Not only can cats leave fur and dirt all over the mattress, but their sharp nails can easily damage them. Of course, some ma…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
How to Keep Cats Off an Air Mattress: 9 Vet-Approved Methods

Boating With Cats: A Complete Vet-Approved Guide

Cats are believed to be notoriously reluctant to get wet or be on water. But many breeds have been sailing on boats for centuries. Originally, some cats were e…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Boating With Cats: A Complete Vet-Approved Guide

9 Vet-Reviewed Signs Your Cat Is Bored & How to Fix It

Heaven forbid your cat should be short on entertainment. If they don't have enough to do, you might notice a few different behaviors they’re using to communica…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
9 Vet-Reviewed Signs Your Cat Is Bored & How to Fix It