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Can My Cat Have a Playdate With Another Cat? Our Vet Discusses Benefits & Safety Tips
We know that cats can be playful, and when cats live together, they often engage in games of chase and wrestling, as well as some cuddle time. So if your cat d…
Why Is My Cat’s Nose Changing Color? Our Vet Answers & Explains 10 Common Reasons
A cat’s nose is quite interesting. Although most of it is covered in fur, there is an area of furless skin known as the rhinarium, which surrounds the openings…
Does Catnip Help Cats With Pain? Our Vet Answers & Explains
No cat owner likes to see their cat in pain, and they will often go to great lengths to keep them healthy and safe. As much as a cat owner may try, though, a c…
Does Catnip Help Cats With Nausea? Everything You Need to Know!
While popular in traditional and alternative medicine, there is little research or scientific evidence about the catnip plant’s (Nepeta cataria) benefits for n…
My Cat Killed a Mouse, What to Do? Our Vet Answers & Explains
Cats might seem like the perfect pet to have at home, but they’re hunters at heart. What happens when you come home to find that your feline friend has snatche…
Sudden Weight Loss in Cats: 12 Possible Causes & What to Do (Vet Answer)
Cats are not always the most forthcoming when it comes to illness, and it’s up to us to be on the lookout for any signs that things aren’t right. One of the mo…
6 Most Common Eye Problems in Cats (Vet Answers)
Cat eye problems aren't all that common, but that does not mean they can't occur. Often, the types of issues seen are quite age-dependent. For instance, young…
How Common Is Cat Scratch Disease? Facts & Prevention Tips (Vet Answer)
Cat scratch disease is caused by a bacteria called Bartonella henselae and is, fortunately, rare in the United States. A retrospective study performed by the C…
