Vets Warn: Don’t Pick Cat Scabs – Try These 6 Natural Fixes
Noticing scabs on your cat can feel alarming, especially when those rough, flaky patches keep showing up. And if your poor kitty is itching, licking, or scratching nonstop, it’s even more stressful. The important thing to know is this: while scabs look dramatic, they’re usually your cat’s skin trying to heal. Once your veterinarian identifies […]
Going Back to the History Books: How Recent DNA Analysis is Rewriting Feline History
If there is one thing that scientific research has proven, it’s that we can never know anything for certain; just as we start to feel confident about our knowledge, along comes a new study that completely undermines what had previously been proven. That’s exactly what appears to have happened with a recent DNA comparison of […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Travel, Biting & Kissing (December 8, 2025)
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
What a Very Bad Kitty Taught My Family
We are a family of cat people. If not quite cat whisperers, we’ve taught our cats to come when called and stay off the dinner table. But some years ago, a cat came along that made us question how much we really did know about cats, especially when he started terrorizing our ten-year-old. Aggression in […]
The Secret to Getting Your Cat to Love Your New Kitten
Bringing home a new kitten is supposed to be exciting until your resident cat gives you the look. The hissing, hiding, or cold shoulder can make your happy moment feel more like a family feud. Don’t worry, this is totally normal. Cats are creatures of habit, and adding a new furry roommate shakes up their […]
Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (December 4, 2025)
Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what cats will win this weeks contest! See all the winners here
Subtle Signs Your Cat Might Have Diabetes That Vets Urge You to Check
If your cat’s been drinking more water lately or sleeping a bit too much, you might just chalk it up to age or laziness. But here’s the thing: subtle changes in your cat’s habits can sometimes signal something serious—like diabetes. Feline diabetes affects about 1 in every 100 cats, and while that number might sound […]
Back From the Brink – Scottish Wildcats Getting a Second Chance
With conservation and biodiversity issues falling further and further down the list of political priorities, the idea of animal species coming back from extinction in the wild seems like an impossible dream. And yet, it is something we are hearing about more and more often. From the tiny marsupial bettongs in Australia to the Przewalski’s […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Licking, Overstimulation & Abscesses (December 1, 2025)
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]
SiiPet LitterLens Litter Box Camera Review: Our Expert’s Opinion
One of the first indicators that your cat may be suffering from common kitty health issues is litter box problems. Unfortunately, cats don’t often make it easy for us to keep an eye on them in this department. They prefer their privacy and bury the evidence when they’re done. That’s where the LitterLens by SiiPet […]
