Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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How to Stop Your Cat Scratching the Sofa: 7 Vet-Approved Ways

How to Stop Your Cat Scratching the Sofa: 7 Vet-Approved Ways

We love our cats, but that doesn’t mean that we love their habits. One of the behaviors that many cat owners complain about is furniture scratching. Scratching…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
Do Your Cats Get Spring Fever? Vet-Verified Behaviors & Changes

Do Your Cats Get Spring Fever? Vet-Verified Behaviors & Changes

Ah, spring! Finally, the temperature is rising, the days are longer, and the trees and flowers are blooming with new colors and greenery. As humans, many of us…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
How to Feed Multiple Cats: 6 Vet-Reviewed Tips That Work

How to Feed Multiple Cats: 6 Vet-Reviewed Tips That Work

According to data from Forbes, cats are the second most popular animal companions in the US, after dogs, so it's no surprise many people want to share their ho…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Why Does My Cat Act Like My Child? 10 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Does My Cat Act Like My Child? 10 Vet-Verified Reasons

Our relationship with our feline companions has evolved dramatically through the ages. They’ve gone from wild animals to beloved pets. About 95% of people thin…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Cats on Cars in Cold Weather: Vet-Reviewed Facts and Safety Guide

Cats on Cars in Cold Weather: Vet-Reviewed Facts and Safety Guide

When the cold days are among us, pet safety precautions will be broadcast over every social media platform—and for good reason! Frigid temperatures can be a pe…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
7 Vet-Verified Feline Facial Expressions that Kill Me Every Time (With Pictures)

7 Vet-Verified Feline Facial Expressions that Kill Me Every Time (With Pictures)

According to a study on feline facial signals published in Behavioral Processes, researchers identified nearly 300 distinct feline facial expressions,1 and let…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
How to Catify Your Home: 9 Vet-Approved Simple Ideas

How to Catify Your Home: 9 Vet-Approved Simple Ideas

Catifying your home means making it suitable for a cat or cats to live in. This means removing any potential hazards while also adding items that improve and e…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Working From Home With A Cat: 5 Ways That Cats Help - and Hinder - Working from Home

Working From Home With A Cat: 5 Ways That Cats Help - and Hinder - Working from Home

Do you work at home? With cats? If you do, I bet you know that working at home comes with joys and challenges of its own. Cats, naturally, accentuate both the…

Catherine Holm
By Catherine Holm
Do Cats Like To Play Hide And Seek? 9 Vet-Verified Tips On Playing With Your Cat

Do Cats Like To Play Hide And Seek? 9 Vet-Verified Tips On Playing With Your Cat

Cats are playful animals, especially kittens, and enjoy playing different games that mimic hunting behavior. In fact, many owners notice that their cats freque…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
Is It Okay to Kiss Your Cat on the Lips? Vet-Reviewed Facts

Is It Okay to Kiss Your Cat on the Lips? Vet-Reviewed Facts

It’s natural for someone to consider kissing their pets. After all, it’s one of the most common ways we show affection. However, we don’t recommend sharing you…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers