Dr. Marta
Vidal-Abarca
In-House Veterinarian, BVSc GPCert (Ophthal) MRCVS
Experience
More than 16 years of veterinary experience
Location
Graduated from the Cardenal Herrera-CEU University in Valencia, Spain
About
Dr. Marta has over 16 years of veterinary experience, working across the UK and Spain as a remote veterinary consultant and in the clinic. She graduated from Cardenal Herrera-CEU University in Valencia, Spain. She holds two Ophthalmology Certificates, GPCert Ophthal from ESVPS and UAB. She has wide experience in small animal internal medicine and surgery with a soft spot for cats. Marta is a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and her main fields of interest are ophthalmology and critical care medicine. Dr. Marta loves being able to share the most helpful information with pet parents across the world as one of Catster’s in-house veterinarians. She wants to provide details that can help in all aspects of pets’ lives with their beloved ones. She loves knowing that she can support our readers and communicate about any medical topic that might be relevant to their pet’s health and well-being.Archive
Feb 25, 2026
Cats are particular about where they sleep. Not just a little particular, but obsessively, methodically particular. They’ll test seventeen surfaces, circle a spot four times, and reject a $200 cat bed in favor of a cardboard box. Where a cat...
Feb 5, 2026
Watch a mother cat with her litter long enough, and you’ll notice something remarkable: she’s not just feeding them. She’s running a survival school. Every interaction teaches her kittens something they’ll need when she eventually leaves, whether that’s in a...
Nov 19, 2025
Think your cat is just winking at you in a mysterious, adorable way? Think again! If your furry friend keeps one eye closed most of the time, it might be more than a quirky habit. It could signal an underlying...
Nov 14, 2025
If your cat has been scratching, biting, or losing fur, fleas could be the reason. These tiny pests can make your cat uncomfortable and quickly spread around your home. Fortunately, most flea problems can be solved with a few at-home...
Oct 8, 2025
Love the look of a leafy, plant-filled home, but stressed about what your curious cat might nibble next? You’re not alone. Many popular houseplants are toxic to cats, which makes decorating feel like a dangerous guessing game. But the good...
Mar 8, 2026
Regardless of whether you own a fluffy Persian or a smooth Siamese, regular brushing is essential to remove any shedding hair before it makes its way into your home. For cats with longer coats, daily brushing will help prevent any...
Jun 19, 2025
Do you ever sit and watch your kitty at play, chasing after a bug or looking intently out the window, and wonder how they see the world? Feline eyes have some similarities to human eyes but also have differences; for...
Aug 26, 2025
Your cat has been shaking their head nonstop, and it looks like they have an ear infection. You call the vet’s office to see when they can fit you in for an appointment. They say in five days. Frustrated, you...
Apr 7, 2026
Cats are curious and mischievous little creatures. Has yours ever stared at the wall with such voracity that you’re confident they’re seeing something you can’t? Or how about when they activate their turbo boosters and peel out of the litter...
Apr 1, 2026
As much as we want our two cats to become best buddies, this isn’t always possible. Sometimes, tolerance is the best we can hope for. And it is certainly better than constant aggression and regular fighting. There is no specific...
Apr 2, 2026
You probably don’t have to tell any of the 42 million American households with at least one cat that there are benefits to having one.1 To them, it’s self-evident. Their feline companions bring joy, company, and unconditional love into their...
Jan 15, 2026
National Pet Travel Safety Day comes around every year on January 2nd. It’s a time when pet lovers, veterinarians, and animal welfare organizations get the word out about safely traveling with pets, specifically the importance of restraining dogs and cats...
Jun 19, 2025
When we think of protective pets, we tend to think of dogs. However, cats may exhibit behaviors that appear protective when they perceive a threat to themselves or their family. While their small size typically means they rely more on...
Mar 4, 2026
Although cats may sometimes seem aloof or independent, research and clinical veterinary observations indicate that they can form strong social bonds with their owners. Formal scientific research on feline grief is limited, but one well-known 1996 study—the ASPCA Companion Animal...
Mar 8, 2026
The proverb “The eye is the window to the soul,” is fitting when it comes to cats. They use it to communicate a broad spectrum of emotions. We can even tell when something is wrong by looking at our cat’s...
