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How Do I Help My Cat With Arthritis? 10 Vet-Approved Home Care Tips

How Do I Help My Cat With Arthritis? 10 Vet-Approved Home Care Tips

Cats, particularly older ones, can suffer from arthritis. Technically known as osteoarthritis (OA), the condition involves progressive joint inflammation and d…

Why Do Cats Like Q Tips? 3 Possible Reasons & Vet-Reviewed Safety Tips

Why Do Cats Like Q Tips? 3 Possible Reasons & Vet-Reviewed Safety Tips

If you have ever noticed your cat chasing after strange objects and trying to chew on them, you probably understand how fun it is for cats to play around with…

Will My Cat Eat My Bearded Dragon? Coexisting & Socialization Tips

Will My Cat Eat My Bearded Dragon? Coexisting & Socialization Tips

Felines and reptiles have a complicated relationship. On the one hand, cats naturally hunt small lizards, such as geckos. In turn, these lizards sometimes carr…

Will Cats Get Along With Ferrets? How They Can Coexist

Will Cats Get Along With Ferrets? How They Can Coexist

If you are a cat parent but want to introduce a ferret into your family, you’re probably wondering if the two will get along. These animals are similar and hav…

Can You Wash a Cat With Just Water? 6 Vet-Reviewed Tips & FAQs

Can You Wash a Cat With Just Water? 6 Vet-Reviewed Tips & FAQs

While it’s true that cats spend an excessive amount of time grooming, occasionally, your cat might get into something that their tongue won't be able to handle…

Will Cat Fur Grow Back Over Scar Tissue? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQs

Will Cat Fur Grow Back Over Scar Tissue? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQs

If your cat has recently gotten injured or had surgery, you may wonder whether their fur will grow back in the injured area after it heals. The answer is that…

Will a Cat Ear Hematoma Go Away on Its Own? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Will a Cat Ear Hematoma Go Away on Its Own? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

An ear hematoma is a blood-filled swelling in the ear flap, also known as a pinna. Most ear hematomas are a result of an underlying problem, such as an ear inf…

Does My Cat Need Breed-Specific Food? Vet-Approved Nutritional Advice

Does My Cat Need Breed-Specific Food? Vet-Approved Nutritional Advice

The pet food industry is exceedingly complex and overwhelming. Every time your cat needs a new bag of food, it seems there are a handful of new pet diet trends…