Dr. Maja Platisa

Dr. Maja Platisa

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Why Does My Cat Lick My Hand & Fingers So Much? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

A dog licking your hand is normal, and it's how they show affection. However, a cat is a different story. Felines aren't widely known for their licking behavio…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Why Does My Cat Lick My Hand & Fingers So Much? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Is Bamboo Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts, Risks & FAQ

True bamboo is a subfamily called Bambusoideae. This is considered a safe plant to keep or grow around pets, including cats and dogs. However, several other pl…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Is Bamboo Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts, Risks & FAQ

Are Ferns Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Many of us have ferns in our homes and gardens. Garfield, the fictional cat, was known to be a firm favorite of the fern, along with lasagna of course. But is…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Are Ferns Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Are Peace Lilies Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Risks & FAQ

Most cat owners are aware of the dangers of a cat ingesting Lilies, specifically those from the Lilium and Hemerocallis family. These include the Asiatic, East…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Are Peace Lilies Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Risks & FAQ

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me While I Sleep? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Most cat owners can recount waking up on at least one occasion with their cat staring straight at them. It can be uncomfortable, especially if you wake up to d…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me While I Sleep? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Lick My Face? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Kitty kisses can be cute and endearing, but being incessantly licked by a tongue that feels like sand can be uncomfortable and irritating to some people. For c…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Does My Cat Lick My Face? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Is your cat too clingy? Do they constantly follow you from room to room to room and never leave you alone? Or maybe your cat has started doing it all of a sudd…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Scratch? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Have you lost count of how many times you’ve had to stop your cat from scratching your couch, carpet, or curtains? While cat scratching is nothing new to their…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Do Cats Scratch? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior

Why Is My Cat Breathing Fast? 5 Reasons Behind This (Vet Answer)

A cat that seems to be breathing faster than usual is always alarming and should be checked by your vet straight away. After all, any change from the ordinary…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Is My Cat Breathing Fast? 5 Reasons Behind This (Vet Answer)

Why Is My Cat Peeing on the Carpet & How to Stop It: 7 Vet-Approved Reasons

If your typically pristine and proper cat is suddenly ignoring their litter box and peeing all over your carpet, it can become a frustrating (and smelly) probl…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Is My Cat Peeing on the Carpet & How to Stop It: 7 Vet-Approved Reasons