Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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How to Sedate a Cat for Grooming: 3 Vet-Approved Methods

How to Sedate a Cat for Grooming: 3 Vet-Approved Methods

Some cats do not like being groomed, but if they’re long-haired or unable to groom themselves for any reason, grooming is a necessity. If their coat is not fre…

Emma Stenhouse
By Emma Stenhouse
How Often Do Cats Pee? Vet-Verified Facts & When to Worry

How Often Do Cats Pee? Vet-Verified Facts & When to Worry

Just like people, how often cats pee each day can vary. It depends mostly on how much water they consume, their age, diet, and the environmental temperature. C…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Do Cats Sometimes Eat Their Placenta? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Why Do Cats Sometimes Eat Their Placenta? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Cats evolved to eat their placenta. It is normal behavior that most females will exhibit while giving birth. But that does not mean that all cats will eat ever…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Where to Put a Litter Box in a Small Apartment: 4 Vet-Approved Places

Where to Put a Litter Box in a Small Apartment: 4 Vet-Approved Places

Do you live in a small apartment and have a cat or two living in that apartment with you? We all love our feline companions, but living in a small apartment ca…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
4 Everyday Noises That May Be Scaring Your Cat

4 Everyday Noises That May Be Scaring Your Cat

While thunder and fireworks can surely terrify Fido, can these noises scar your cat? There are many everyday sounds that felines find disturbing and are the ca…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
When Do Kittens' Eyes Change Color? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

When Do Kittens' Eyes Change Color? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

You may have recently brought home an adorable new kitten with baby-blue eyes, but did you know that those icy-blue eyes might change to green, brown, or even…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
How To Stop Cats From Eating Plants: 8 Vet-Verified Proven Methods

How To Stop Cats From Eating Plants: 8 Vet-Verified Proven Methods

Cats are curious, and they’re known troublemakers. They get into everything, and since they believe that everything they see belongs to them, they’ll tear thin…

Dean Eby
By Dean Eby
How Much Does Cat Teeth Cleaning Cost? 2026 Update

How Much Does Cat Teeth Cleaning Cost? 2026 Update

We all rely on dental professionals to keep our teeth in tip-top shape. The same concept extends to your kitties—dental work is essential for oral health. Taki…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Cat Hierarchies & Social Structures: Based on Science

Cat Hierarchies & Social Structures: Based on Science

If you live in a multi-cat household, you might have noticed that some of your cats get along better with each other than with others. Do domestic cats have a…

Emma Stenhouse
By Emma Stenhouse
Why Is My Cat So Affectionate in the Morning? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Why Is My Cat So Affectionate in the Morning? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

It isn’t odd to hear about cats trying to keep their owner in bed later for extra cuddles. Even cats that aren’t typically affectionate may want to cuddle in t…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams