Purebred vs Mixed Breed Cats: Pros, Cons & Which To Choose? (Vet-Verified Comparison Guide)
Are you in the process of bringing a new kitten into your home? If so, you know that there are countless questions that need to be answered before you can bring your new furry friend home. For instance, what kind of cat do you want? Do you want a specific breed, or are you more […]
6 Weird Things Cats Eat: Vet-Reviewed Safety Tips & Considerations
It’s normal for cats to eat weird and wonderful things, but just because it would be weird—and gross—for us to consume doesn’t mean that your cat feels the same way. Things like mice, birds, bugs, and lizards are easy prey for your cat and activate their hunting instincts. Your cat might even bring you their […]
How to Detect and Prevent a Cat Attack: 4 Signs & Prevention Tips
We’ve all been there. You’re relaxed, petting your cat, when they suddenly turn and scratch, bite, or swat at you. It may seem unprovoked, but often, cats give subtle signs that they’re about to attack before it escalates. Below, learn how to detect a cat attack with these common signs of impending aggression, also known […]
Costs of Treating Cat Injuries & Diseases (2026 Price Guide)
If you’re considering bringing a fluffy friend into your life, it’s essential to be clued up on the potential cost of treatment if they’re unlucky enough to get sick or injured. Unfortunately, while vet fees vary and some clinics offer reduced-cost services, veterinary care is expensive, especially in certain areas. To give you an idea […]
Cat Acne: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
If you have ever noticed small bumps along your cat’s mouth, it could be feline acne. Although it might seem strange that a cat could have acne, it does happen and might be more common than you think. Cat acne does not always appear as the large, red bumps generally seen on humans. Some cat […]
Cat Dermatitis: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs, Treatment
Feline dermatitis is a broad, non-specific medical term that means inflammation of the skin in cats. This catch-all phrase is most often used as an umbrella of sorts for various individualized causes of skin irritation, most often in instances where the exact source has not yet been identified. Each specific cause of dermatitis has its […]
12 Cat Charities That Support Important Feline Research Studies
If you’re on our website, chances are you have a sweet little feline furball that’s enriched your life in countless ways. You likely also had kitties in the past and are likely to have owned one or know of one that has succumbed to one of the several diseases that are known to plague cats. […]
What Is a Cat Kiss? Feline Affection Explained
Scientists have come far in understanding cat body language, but there is still a lot we don’t know. We cannot know what goes on inside a cat’s head. They don’t exactly talk, which means we typically have to use roundabout methods to figure out what they mean. Cats do have a lot to say despite […]
Do Cats Have a Clitoris? Feline Reproduction Facts & FAQ
If you’ve ever wondered if female cats have clitorises, the answer is yes; it’s an anatomical part shared by all female mammals! Fetuses all start with a structure called the genital tubercle that becomes a penis when exposed to fetal testosterone, but without it, the structures become clitorises. While cats and humans share some anatomical […]
How to Approach a Scared Kitten: 6 Steps & Tips
Finding a scared kitten can throw anyone off guard, leaving you wondering what to do and how to help. Many factors and scenarios come into play as to why you’ve found a scared kitten. An irresponsible owner could have dumped the kitten, or it could be the offspring of a feral or stray cat separated […]
