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Short Spine Syndrome in Cats: Vet-Reviewed Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Short Spine Syndrome in Cats: Vet-Reviewed Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Short spine syndrome (SSS) is a rare, inherited condition that affects stump tail or tailless cats. You may not hear about this disease often, but this rare co…

My Cat Is So Skinny I Can Feel Their Bones: Should I Worry? Vet-Reviewed Advice

My Cat Is So Skinny I Can Feel Their Bones: Should I Worry? Vet-Reviewed Advice

Many of us are so used to seeing large and overweight cats that it can be surprising to see a cat that is thin. That means it can be difficult for many people…

How Long Do Tabby Cats Live? Vet-Approved Lifespan Facts

How Long Do Tabby Cats Live? Vet-Approved Lifespan Facts

Tabbies are one of the most popular cats in the world. However, some people don't know that they are actually not a specific breed. A cat is considered a tabby…

How Long Do Outdoor Cats Live?? Average Lifespan & Info

How Long Do Outdoor Cats Live?? Average Lifespan & Info

Under natural conditions, cats are potent predators that effectively stalk and capture prey in a variety of outdoor environments. However, cats have become dom…

Can I Use Human Eye Drops on Cats? Vet-Verified Facts and Precautions

Can I Use Human Eye Drops on Cats? Vet-Verified Facts and Precautions

While cats can develop eye problems just like humans do, their eye conditions should never be treated the same way that we would treat our own. This is especia…

When Do Male Cats Start Spraying? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

When Do Male Cats Start Spraying? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

Male cat pee has a distinct odor, and when your male cat sprays outside the litter box, you know it without a doubt. In fact, both male and female cats spray,…

What Does Cat Spray Smell Like? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Behavioral Reasons

What Does Cat Spray Smell Like? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Behavioral Reasons

If you’ve ever seen your cat back up to a wall, the couch, or anywhere that is a vertical surface and spray urine, it’s called urine marking or spraying. Somet…

How to Train a Cat to Stay Indoors: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Train a Cat to Stay Indoors: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

Of the over 160 million cats in the United States, roughly 30—80 million are unowned and roaming free1. Many cats with owners also live outdoors, at least part…