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My Cat Ate a Poinsettia Leaf, Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
On almost every list of toxic plants for cats, especially holiday lists, you’ll see poinsettias listed. The good news is that poinsettias are very mildly toxic…
My Cat Ate Garlic Bread! Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)
Garlic, while responsible for making so much of our food taste delicious, is highly toxic to cats. What should you do if your cat has eaten some garlic bread?…
Tooth Resorption in Cats: Signs, Causes & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Everyone who has owned a cat has had the dreaded dental disease conversation with their vet. And it should be no surprise to cat owners that cats have a type o…
How to Treat Lice in Feral Cats: 4 Tips & Tricks (Vet Answer)
Lice on cats are not as common in our pets because of the use of flea and tick-preventative medications. Unfortunately, there is no good way to get these medic…
Does a Dryer Kill Fleas on Cat Bedding? Here’s What Science Says (Vet Answer)
Fleas may be small, but they can cause us and our pets big problems. They are the most common external parasite of cats and breed rapidly—with female fleas lay…
Ear Cancer in Cats: Causes, Signs & Care (Vet Answer)
Ear cancer is a relatively common occurrence in cats. Two main types of tumors affect a cat's ears. These are ear canal tumors and skin cancer tumors. Ear cana…
How to Deworm Feral Cats: 4 Tips & Tricks (Vet Answer)
Deworming cats can be challenging at the best times, especially if they are feral. Cats have the marvelous ability to turn into agile gymnasts, and alongside t…
Why Does My Cat Hug My Arm & Bite Me? Our Vet Answers & Explains
Cats are curious creatures, and any pet lover who owns one can tell you it’s true. A cat can be perfectly happy with being petted and loved one second, and the…
