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Can Pregnant Cats Have Catnip? Vet-Verified Risks & Safety Guide

Can Pregnant Cats Have Catnip

Catnip is an herb with a wide variety of uses and is most well-known for the strange behavior that it causes in cats. While it’s harmless and non-addictive to cats of all ages, including nursing felines and kittens, giving catnip to your pregnant cat isn’t recommended. Catnip can sometimes act as a uterine stimulant and […]

Does Catnip Help Cats With Pain? Our Vet Answers & Explains

cat with green eyes in catnip

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 cat can develop an illness or suffer some type of injury, resulting in pain. Catnip is perhaps best known for causing […]

Why Does My Cat Meow in the Litter Box? 6 Vet Reviewed Reasons

blue tabby maine coon sitting in litter box

Most of the time, you won’t notice if your cat has gone to the toilet because they are usually very silent. However, sometimes, going to the bathroom is noisy, leaving cat owners wondering what the fuss is about. Cats meow to their humans for various reasons, but have you ever wondered why a cat might […]

Do Cats Like Head Massages? The Interesting Answer

cat sleeping on owner's lap

Felines are intriguing animals that have myriad ways that they like to interact with us humans. While all cats are different, many pet cats love head massages. Not only do they enjoy the physical interaction and motion of the massage, but they can also get many health benefits from massages. They especially enjoy being rubbed […]

What Kind of Toys Do Blind Cats Like? 4 Vet-Reviewed Types & Suggestions

blind calico cat

If you find yourself the proud owner of a blind kitty, it can feel like there are a whole host of things that you need to navigate carefully, like toys. You want to get toys that they’ll love, but you also don’t want to waste your money on toys that they can’t figure out without […]

Does Catnip Help Cats With Nausea? Everything You Need to Know!

Closeup of a cat eating catnip

While popular in traditional and alternative medicine, there is little research or scientific evidence about the catnip plant’s (Nepeta cataria) benefits for nausea in people, let alone cats. This makes it hard to say whether catnip could help a cat with nausea, but anecdotally, some people say it works for them. Since too much catnip […]

10 Best Chew Toys For Cats in 2026 – Reviews & Top Picks

Hepper Catnip Stick Toy - White Cornish Rex on Bed

Dog owners are painfully aware of their pet’s need for safe chew toys, frequently at the expense of their shoes. However, cat owners might not know that their kitties also benefit from chewing on toys. Teething kittens need relief just like puppies do. Chewing helps adult cats manage boredom and improve their dental health. If […]

Why Do Cats Scoot? 5 Vet Reviewed Reasons & What to Do

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If you live with a feline, you may have seen your buddy engage in a few less than elegant activities, including the dreaded scoot—where your cat’s dragging their butt on the floor leaving something stinky behind. Cleaning up the results of cat scooting and hairballs are two of the least enjoyable activities associated with living […]

Do Cats Need a Cat Tree? Vet Approved Pros, Cons & Considerations

cat on top of a cat tree

Cats love to be up high and observe everything around them but also enjoy having their own space while they sleep their day away. Cat trees are a common staple in most cat-owning households. Not only do they provide that private space up high, but most will double as a scratching post. Cats don’t necessarily […]

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