Why Do Cats Bring You Gifts of Toys or Dead Animals? Vet-Reviewed Behavior Guide
Everyone loves gifts, but your cat has a very different idea of what qualifies as a present than you do. If you’ve ever been the recipient of a dead bird, mouse, toy, or random object courtesy of your lovable kitty, you’re probably wondering what it means. Cats gifting dead prey animals is a perfectly natural […]
How to Help a Friend Who’s Grieving Over a Cat: 10 Tips
Some articles are difficult for us to write. This is one of those times. Sadly, most of us understand the devastating pain of losing a pet. Roughly 95% of pet owners consider their animal companions family members. Losing a cat is a devastating loss. It can be awkward when considering what to say or do […]
Stud Tail in Cats: Vet Approved Signs, Causes, & Treatments
Stud tail, officially known as “tail gland hyperplasia”, is a rare issue seen in cats. It involves the enlargement of sebaceous glands that secrete oil at the base of your cat’s tail. The glands become enlarged, compressing the hair follicles in this area, and blocking them with oil. The result of this is hair loss […]
What Exactly Is Osteochondrodysplasia in Cats? Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Care
Osteochondrodysplasia is a genetic condition seen in the Scottish Fold breed, also called Scottish Fold Disease. To break this long word down for ease of understanding; osteo refers to bone, chondro to cartilage and dysplasia to abnormal development. Osteochondrodysplasia is an inherited condition that all Scottish folds with folded ears have, to some degree. It […]
Cat-Opoly Review: The Cat Monopoly Game (2026 Review)
Review Summary Cat-Opoly is a feline-themed take on the traditional, popular Monopoly board game. Rather than buying properties, players buy rare breeds of cats to make more “rent” than their opponents. Buy cat houses, upgrade to pet spas, and try to avoid water, because a wet cat is an angry cat that misses three turns. […]
My Cat Is Obsessed with Food, Is Something Wrong? Vet-Verified Facts
Some cats like to eat more than others. But if your cat can’t seem to get full regardless of how much they gulp down and are constantly jumping up onto your kitchen table to shove their face into the food you’re preparing, they probably aren’t hungry, but rather, food-obsessed. However, this behavior could also be […]
Grey and White Siamese Cats: Info, Pictures, Facts & History
The Siamese is certainly an ancient and interesting breed. They combine many traits that make domestic cats very alluring to people. Siamese cats have a certain vibe of having the wisdom of the ages and are also intelligent, easy to train, and vocal. Siamese cats tend to have very similar color patterns, no matter what […]
Do Cats Get Annoyed? 10 Vet-Reviewed Signs & What to Avoid
Cats can get annoyed just like humans, although they usually express it differently than us. Even the most loving and content feline can experience annoyance. It is one of the many emotions cats can feel. A cat will show clear signs of annoyance through their body language, behavior, and vocalizations. Learning to spot the signs […]
Kittens Meowing: When, How, & Why Baby Cat’s Meow (Vet-Approved)
Kittens rely on meowing to communicate their wants, needs, and feelings. Most kittens meow at their siblings and mothers for the first few weeks of their lives but they primarily meow at humans as adults. A kitten’s meows can have different tones depending on what they are trying to communicate. Some kittens are more vocal […]
Mobile Vet Clinics & Care: Our Vet Discusses Pros, Cons & FAQ
Your cat is wonderful at home but turns into some sort of Tasmanian devil the moment she gets to your veterinarian’s office. Is there an easier way to get her preventative care done so that you know she’s healthy? Let us dive into mobile veterinary clinics. How Do Mobile Vets Work? Mobile veterinarians are just […]
