8 Products for Senior Cats to Make Your House Easier for Them
It seems that one minute, you have a sprightly little kitten jumping around, ripping down your curtains, and the next, you have a lazy old senior who prefers taking window naps. Our animals’ lives certainly go far too quickly for our liking. If your cat is reaching seniorhood, you are probably realizing that they don’t […]
CBD Oil for Cats: What It Is, What It Isn’t & How It Works (Vet Answer)
CBD oil has garnered significant attention and momentum in the human medical field. This “medical cannabis” has been used to treat chronic pain, anxiety, skin conditions, migraines, dementia, and other ailments. The rise of CBD oil in human medicine has seen a concurrent rise in interest in the veterinary sphere. As a practicing veterinarian, I […]
Best Way to Feed a Cat: Times, Amounts & Frequencies Explained
Many cats are more than happy to make it known when they want to be fed, but they may not know when and how much they actually should be fed. Some of us like to eat too much, and cats are no different, so you can’t only rely on your cat’s food demands to make […]
8 Common Litter Box Issues & How to Fix Them
It’s a common myth that cats always use their litter boxes without issue. For the most part, cats indeed learn to use a litter box rather quickly, but this doesn’t mean that you’ll never encounter problems with your cat going potty outside the litter box or, worse yet, going in undesirable places, such as your […]
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats (HCM): Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment (Vet Answer)
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common type of heart condition witnessed in cats. When hypertrophic cardiomyopathy occurs, the muscle of the heart becomes thickened. This can prevent the heart from working efficiently and eventually lead to heart failure and death. The good news is that if it is caught early, the condition can be […]
St. Gertrude, The Patron Saint of Cats: Facts & History Explained
When March 17th rolls around, most people are gearing up for Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. It’s a time to feast, drink, wear green, and drink some more. However, Saint Patrick isn’t the only saint for whom March 17th is reserved. This date is also the feast day of St. Gertrude! Wait, who is that? St. […]
Explaining Cat Behavior Problems: (With 9 Vet-Approved Solutions)
Veterinarians are regularly asked how to deal with certain cat behavior problems, such as peeing outside the litter box, attacking people, chasing other cats, and destroying furniture. While health conditions can lead to issues, problematic conduct is often an expression of instinctive feline behavior that comes out in ways people don’t like. Below, you’ll find […]
Cats & Daylight Savings Time: Will It Affect My Pet? Vet-Approved Facts & Care Tips
Daylight savings time is either a hassle or a gift, and there’s no way around it, as an extra hour tacked on at the end of the day or a lost hour of sleep is something you have to account for. No matter what you think of daylight savings time, you’ve probably never stopped to […]
Guts to Feel Good: A Healthy Inside Leads to a Healthy Outside
Founded in 2016, AnimalBiome is an emerging start-up company that offers a novel approach to companion animal health – rooted in the science of the gut microbiome. The company grew out of a research initiative by Holly Ganz, PhD at the UC Davis Genome Center called KittyBiome. KittyBiome is a citizen science project seeking to […]
Rodent Ulcers in Cats: Our Vet Explains Causes, Signs, & Treatments
Your cat has a raised, red sore on their lip. A quick Google search reveals that it may be a rodent ulcer. But what is that? Let’s dive into what causes these “rodent ulcer” lesions and what you can do for your cat. What Is a Rodent Ulcer? A rodent ulcer is also known as […]
