Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Veterinarian

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Is It Better to Have Two Cats (or More)? Vet-Verified Factors to Consider & Tips

Is It Better to Have Two Cats (or More)? Vet-Verified Factors to Consider & Tips

Cats are some of the most misunderstood animals. Many ideas people have about them are anecdotal or based on folklore. We know that they are closer to their wi…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
How to Care for an 8- to 12-Week-Old Kitten (Vet-Verified)

How to Care for an 8- to 12-Week-Old Kitten (Vet-Verified)

Eight to ten weeks old is usually when many breeders and shelters let you take your kitten home, and while they’re certainly adorable at this age, they also ha…

Adam Mann
By Adam Mann
How to Play With a Cat at Every Age: Vet-Reviewed Guide

How to Play With a Cat at Every Age: Vet-Reviewed Guide

Playing with your cat is a fun way to strengthen your bond and help your kitty become a healthier version of themselves. Some people think that all cats play t…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Is It Disrespectful to Want to Get Another Cat Right After the Death of Your Cat? (Vet-Verified)

Is It Disrespectful to Want to Get Another Cat Right After the Death of Your Cat? (Vet-Verified)

The loss of a cat is never easy, and the fact that grieving a pet is a disenfranchised grief (or one that isn’t always recognized by the society we live in) ma…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Cat Emergency Kit: Preparedness Checklist for When Disaster Hits (Vet-Verified)

Cat Emergency Kit: Preparedness Checklist for When Disaster Hits (Vet-Verified)

Having an emergency preparedness checklist for cats has never been more important. But disasters aren’t limited to any particular season, certain area or even…

Denise LeBeau
By Denise LeBeau
Euthanasia Guilt: 8 Vet-Verified Tips to Work Through Your Feelings

Euthanasia Guilt: 8 Vet-Verified Tips to Work Through Your Feelings

The death of a beloved cat can be one of the most difficult experiences to deal with in life. Losing your cat is overwhelming, and the experience can be made e…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Uveitis in Cats: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Treatment

Uveitis in Cats: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Treatment

Uveitis is an eye disease resulting from inflammation in the uvea of the eye. It is a serious condition that must be addressed promptly because it can commonly…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Cat Fighting Sounds: With Videos & Body Signals (Vet-Verified)

Cat Fighting Sounds: With Videos & Body Signals (Vet-Verified)

When cats play, it can seem like they’re fighting, but when they’re actually fighting, it can lead to big problems. So, how can you tell the difference, and wh…

Adam Mann
By Adam Mann
Vet-Verified Pros & Cons of Cleaning Your Cat’s Teeth (With Price Guide)

Vet-Verified Pros & Cons of Cleaning Your Cat’s Teeth (With Price Guide)

Cleaning cats' teeth is one of the most important tasks pet parents can do to keep their pets healthy, and in good shape, and there aren't many cons to discuss…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
How to Satisfy Cat Hunting Instincts: 7 Vet-Verified Tips

How to Satisfy Cat Hunting Instincts: 7 Vet-Verified Tips

Though the pampered felines we know and love today no longer need to hunt for prey to survive, those instincts are still hard-wired into them. While some are m…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson