How to Care for Hairless Cats: Vet-Approved Tips & Guide
Hairless cats are a real eye catcher for most people. Even people who aren’t too cat crazy might be mesmerized by the odd look and interesting breed characteristics. If you live in a home with an allergy sufferer, hairless cats have certainly come up on your list of possible hypoallergenic cats. But are these cats […]
Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day With These Celebripets
You don’t need to look far to find an adopted shelter pet. Reality stars to bona fide rock stars (and everyone in between) are adopting shelter pets — and bragging about it! Ask almost anyone what type of cat they have, and quite often the answer is “a rescue cat.” Maybe it’s the increased awareness about […]
4 Angry Cat Sounds & Vet-Approved Tips on How to Calm Them
Cats often express their emotions—which can include anger and aggression—through various sounds. If your cat is making angry sounds that have you worried, it’s important to understand the cause and find ways to calm them down. Keep reading while we list the most common angry cat sounds and provide tips for calming them down so […]
Uveitis in Cats: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Treatment
Uveitis is an eye disease resulting from inflammation in the uvea of the eye. It is a serious condition that must be addressed promptly because it can commonly result in blindness. It can sometimes be challenging to treat, so it’s important to have your kitty evaluated by a veterinarian if you notice any of the […]
4 Best Flooring for Cats: Pros, Cons & FAQ
Cats and flooring are a tricky combination. If cats aren’t creating time-intensive cleanups by shedding, spraying, or hacking up hairballs, they’re digging in claws and creating irreparable scratches around the room. With the cost of flooring and the effort it takes to install, you should do everything possible to avoid those everyday headaches. There’s no […]
Eco-Friendly Kitty: How to Reduce Your Cat’s Carbon Pawprint
You recycle your cans and bottles, you’ve replaced plastic bags with reusable totes, and you’ve switched to fluorescent light bulbs. While you do your part to become an eco-friendly household, there’s one family member who isn’t pulling her weight — and that’s your cat. Luckily, it’s easy for kitty to go green without radically altering […]
Medical Cannabis for Cats: Usage, Safety & FAQ
Medical cannabis has garnered significant attention and momentum in the human medical field. In people, it has been used to treat chronic pain, anxiety, skin conditions, migraines, dementia, and other ailments. The rise of medical cannabis and CBD oil in human medicine has triggered a similar interest in the veterinary sphere. As a practicing veterinarian, […]
4 Totally Legal & Safe Ways to Get Your Cat High (Vet-Approved)
Cats have a powerful sense of smell to help them find prey and interact with their environment. Toys that engage this sense, such as toys infused with catnip, can provide a lot of enrichment for cats by getting them “high.” Not all cats respond to catnip, however. Here are four options to get your cat […]
Cat Glaucoma: Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Care & FAQ (Vet Answer)
Cats are capable of developing glaucoma, just as humans do. Glaucoma is a medical condition seen when high pressure builds up inside the eye. It results from an imbalance between the drainage and production of the normal fluids in the eye. Usually, something prevents the normal fluids from draining away. The build-up of fluid increases […]
Cats Making Biscuits: Vet-Reviewed Explanation
Cats have their fair share of quirky behaviors. They race around the room, chasing invisible objects for no apparent reason, or turn anything into a toy, whether it’s appropriate or not. And don’t get us started about bringing us “presents.” One of their more endearing quirks is “making biscuits” or kneading you. It almost feels […]
