Dr. Nia Perkins

Dr. Nia Perkins

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Can Cats Eat Centipedes? Vet-Verified Facts & Recommendations

Can Cats Eat Centipedes? Vet-Verified Facts & Recommendations

In the mind of a cat, it may be more exciting to chase after insects and other creepy crawlers than it is to play with a feather toy or ball. Toys don’t speak…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Why Does Cat Pee Smell So Bad? 6 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Recommendations

Why Does Cat Pee Smell So Bad? 6 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Recommendations

If you own a cat, you’re intimately aware of how much their urine can smell. Dealing with a stinky litter box day in and day out isn’t exactly the best part of…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Eat Peanuts? Vet Reviewed Health Benefits & Precautions

Can Cats Eat Peanuts? Vet Reviewed Health Benefits & Precautions

Peanuts are a delicious, high-protein snack that people enjoy all over the world. They are available in snack packs with various spices and flavorings, making…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Can Cats Eat Lettuce? Vet-Verified Benefits & Precautions

Can Cats Eat Lettuce? Vet-Verified Benefits & Precautions

Cats may be true carnivores, but their curious nature attracts them to all types of human food, including greens. Lettuce is a popular green that may be entici…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
Can Cats Eat Spinach? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Spinach? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Cats can be picky about their meals, but some felines express interest in food usually enjoyed by humans and other omnivores. Some veggies and fruit are toxic…

Christian Adams
By Christian Adams
How Long Should a Cat Be Confined After Being Spayed or Neutered? Vet-Approved Recommendations

How Long Should a Cat Be Confined After Being Spayed or Neutered? Vet-Approved Recommendations

Spaying and neutering your cat is highly recommended, not only for the prevention of health and behavioral problems, but also to help combat the severe overpop…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
Can Cats Eat Feathers? Vet-Reviewed Risks & Precautions

Can Cats Eat Feathers? Vet-Reviewed Risks & Precautions

Feathers are included in various enticing cat toys, most likely because they are reminders of favorite prey animals of felines: birds. Whether a poor bird has…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
Is Palmolive Dish Soap Safe for Cats? Vet-Approved Risks & Alternatives

Is Palmolive Dish Soap Safe for Cats? Vet-Approved Risks & Alternatives

Palmolive is a common dish soap that can be found in many household kitchens. Several dish soap brands, such as Palmolive and Dawn, advertise that they’re safe…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Is Hand Soap Toxic to Cats? Vet-Reviewed Risks & Alternatives

Is Hand Soap Toxic to Cats? Vet-Reviewed Risks & Alternatives

Sometimes, our cats like to stick their noses where it doesn’t belong and taste our deliciously scented cucumber watermelon hand soap. Or maybe your cat got so…

Cassidy Sutton
By Cassidy Sutton
Is Ajax Dish Soap Safe for Cats? Recommendations & Alternatives

Is Ajax Dish Soap Safe for Cats? Recommendations & Alternatives

Dish soap as a grooming tool is not new to the world of at-home pet grooming. It’s often touted as a quick at-home fix for fleas and a gentle option for regula…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley