Quarantine Kittens: The Night I Became An Accidental Midwife for Milly (With Video)
Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Every week, we share a story from one of our cat-loving Catsters. This week is about Isabel and her sassy rescue, Milly. Helping Milly bring new life into this world was probably one of the most stressful and beautiful experiences I’ve had in all my years of being […]
New Hope for a Fatal Feline Disease: Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Treatment Gets a Green Light
Until very recently, a diagnosis of the disease Feline Infectious Peritonitis, better known as FIP, was an automatic death sentence. An aggressive inflammatory disease, FIP is a mutation of a relatively benign form of feline coronavirus, a distant relation to COVID-19. Interestingly, it was the human coronavirus pandemic that accelerated the development of the first […]
Sploot Veterinary Care | Heroes of The Pet World
Veterinarians, vet technicians, practice managers, rescuers, behaviorists, nutritionists, trainers, volunteers, and other animal professionals are the backbone of pet ownership. Helping pets and their families live in harmony and health together. Catster wants to highlight some of these underrated champions of the animal world. Who we like to refer to as Heroes of The Pet […]
Guar Gum in Cat Food: Our Vet Explains the Uses, Safety & Verdict
If you’ve ever stopped to read the ingredients list on your cat’s food – which you absolutely should – you may have spotted something called ‘guar gum.’ Your first thought is likely to have been what on earth is guar gum? shortly followed by is guar gum safe for my cat? The very short story […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Blind Cats, Clogged Nostrils & Sunshine Spasms (February 10, 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 […]
Cute Kitty Quirks: Alex and His Happy Feet
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Among Alex’s adorable features – of which there are many – are his quirky and expressive front legs. The first couple of times I noticed him sitting with his little feet […]
Catster Photo Contest: Cats of the Week Winners (Feb 6, 2025)
This Week’s Winner Silliest Cutest Most Dignified Best Action Shot Sleepiest Enter Your Cat Submit your kitty for a chance to be featured! Click here
Moving with Cats: Ivy’s Tips for Stress-Free Relocation
Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Every week, we share a story from one of our cat-loving Catsters. This week is about Crystal and her soul cat, Ivy. Hi Catsters! The last time we spoke, I touched on the dreaded F-word: Fleas! I sincerely hope that everyone who read that story checked their cat […]
From Fierce to Floppy: Science Finally Explains Why Cats Fall Over in Harnesses
We’ve all been guilty of it at one time or another. That moment of Schadenfreude when we see a cat do something uncoordinated or embarrassing. Perhaps it’s because it happens so rarely, or because it’s usually us, the bumbling humans, that are being silently mocked by feline onlookers. A more common opportunity for us to […]
Ask Dr. Paola – Scabs, Fur Thinning & Constipation (February 3, 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 […]
