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Can Stress Cause a Heart Murmur in My Cat? Here's What You Should Know

Can Stress Cause a Heart Murmur in My Cat? Here's What You Should Know

Normal, healthy cats can get temporary heart murmurs due to stress1. The adrenaline and cortisol released into their bloodstream in stressful situations cause…

How Long Does a Scottish Fold Live? Average Lifespan Data & Vet-Reviewed Facts

How Long Does a Scottish Fold Live? Average Lifespan Data & Vet-Reviewed Facts

Scottish Folds are renowned for their adorably unique appearance resulting from their flat-folded ears, big eyes, and friendly round faces. They are affectiona…

Can You Catch a Cold From a Cat? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Can You Catch a Cold From a Cat? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Once cold and flu season hits, most people find themselves feeling pretty crummy at some point. As soon as one person in the household goes down with a fall or…

Can I Catch Ear Mites From My Cat? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Can I Catch Ear Mites From My Cat? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Ear mites are an icky problem that is common in stray cats and kittens but also can occur in outdoor cats that are exposed to the mites. Ear mites are tiny mit…

Why Is My Cat Panting and Drooling? Vet-Verified Causes & Prevention

Why Is My Cat Panting and Drooling? Vet-Verified Causes & Prevention

Cats are usually fastidious groomers that don't allow a single hair to fall out of place. However, there are times when cats can drool all over themselves, whi…

Will a Male Cat Mate With a Female if She’s Not in Heat? Vet-Reviewed Feline Behavior Explanation

Will a Male Cat Mate With a Female if She’s Not in Heat? Vet-Reviewed Feline Behavior Explanation

As cat parents, we know that female cats mate when in heat, but what about male cats? They don’t go into heat like females, so when do they mate? Will they mat…

Will Petting Reduce Stress in my Cat? Everything You Need to Know!

Will Petting Reduce Stress in my Cat? Everything You Need to Know!

There has been a bit of research on the effects of petting a cat on humans, and science has shown that petting a cat for around 10 minutes can reduce stress. B…

How to Tell If a Nursing Cat Is Pregnant Again? 7 Vet Reviewed Signs to Look For

How to Tell If a Nursing Cat Is Pregnant Again? 7 Vet Reviewed Signs to Look For

Felines are extremely fertile animals, with females able to experience heats every 2–3 weeks during the breeding season1. That adds up to multiple opportunitie…