How To Tell if Your Cat Has a Broken Leg: Our Vet Explains the Signs
A broken leg can be very serious, and very painful—for anyone! Humans and animals alike. With people, it is easy to diagnose a broken leg, as we can talk and say, “It hurts!” As animals obviously can’t talk, and as cats are especially good at hiding illness, knowing when your cat may be suffering from […]
Lead Poisoning in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatment
Lead poisoning in cats is an issue you definitely want to avoid for your pet, and it’s a diagnosis that no cat owner ever wants to hear. Thankfully, lead poisoning, or “plumbism”, as it has previously been called, is a relatively uncommon diagnosis in today’s veterinary world—in large part due to the regulation of lead-based […]
My Cat Ate Paint: What Should I Do? (Vet Answer)
Although cats are far less likely to eat foreign objects than dogs, it is still possible that an inquisitive kitten may get themselves into trouble now and then. Further, if a cat gets wet paint or paint flakes onto their haircoat, they may inadvertently “eat” the paint, by attempting to groom it off themselves. There […]
Pancreatic Cancer in Cats: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Care
Pancreatic cancer is a diagnosis that no cat owner ever wants to hear about their cat. Because the pancreas has many roles within the body, pancreatic cancer can have profound impacts on a cat’s health. The pancreas produces various hormones and enzymes, including insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar, as well as various enzymes […]
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Internal Bleeding: Our Vet Explains the Signs
Internal bleeding is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. It is often the result of external trauma, such as getting struck by a car or falling from a high place. Post-operative complications, even from simple surgeries, can also lead to internal bleeding, as can tumors that grow into blood vessels and spontaneously rupture. […]
16 Colleges That Allow Cats: Where to Study With Your Feline Friend
College can be wildly exciting and incredibly stressful for young adults. Between social, academic, athletic, and relationship pressures, the mental health of college students is often at risk. Thankfully, many colleges are adopting strategies to help students cope, including allowing pets on campus. If you want your feline friend to head to campus with you, […]
8 Vet-Verified Ways to Be an Eco-Friendly Cat Owner in 2024
Owning a pet takes a lot out on the environment. After all, our pets have needs too, and these needs require resources that we must take from the environment. Therefore, if you want to live in balance with the planet and own a cat, you have a little bit of work to do. Luckily, there […]
Are There More Cats or Dogs in the US? Facts & FAQ
It’s an argument for the ages. Cats vs dogs. Are you a cat person or are you a dog person? While many of us have come to realize we’re simply animal people, there are a few out there who have a preference one way or the other. Dogs can bound their way into our hearts […]
Hemp Oil vs CBD Oil for Cats: Is There a Difference? Our 2026 Vet-Reviewed Comparison
Making sure their feline is safe, happy, and healthy is the priority of every cat owner. Providing healthy food, a clean litter box, a safe home to play and sleep in, and regular veterinarian visits are all part of being a good cat caretaker. You might have heard of CBD and hemp oil as a […]
Can I Toilet Train My Cat? Vet-Reviewed Pros & Cons
What cat parent doesn’t love the idea of ridding their home of the annoying, smelly litter box? Not worrying about cleaning, scooping, and disposing of kitty waste, along with not having to buy litter anymore, may seem like a dream come true—but is it really? If you truly love cats, you’ve most likely seen or […]
