How to Keep Cats Healthy: 10 Vet-Approved Tips to Boost Your Cat’s Mental & Physical Health
Cats are family members, and it makes sense for pet parents to do everything possible to ensure their companions get whatever they need to be happy and healthy. Creating cat-friendly environments by providing pets with activities and entertainment can go a long way toward supporting their mental well-being. Ensuring that they get regular health care, […]
More Cat Tattoos: Check Out the Work of These 3 Artists
Tattoos and cats in the past decade or two have gained acceptance as they’ve crawled their way into popular culture and society at large. Tattoos, once the markers of marginalized populations such as seafarers and motorcyclists and suggesting a certain recklessness that might include time served in the Big House, now are so common as […]
We Interview Cat-Centric Tattoo Artist Kapten Hanna
There are few things that bring me more joy than cats, tattoos, and the people who love them. I talked with legendary tattoo artist Hanna Sandstrom, aka Kapten Hanna, of Dark Age Tattoo in Seattle, to get more insight into the creative process between cat lovers and their tattoo artists as well as tips on […]
12 Common Cat Vaccine Side Effects And How To Avoid Them (Vet Answer)
Vaccinations are a vital part of our pets’ healthcare. They prevent our cats from picking up nasty diseases in their environment and spreading them to other cats. Vaccinations are an easy and effective way of preventing disease, and the benefits of using vaccines far outweigh any potential side effects. Many serious diseases such as rabies, […]
How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids to a Cat? 9 Vet-Approved Steps to Follow
Keeping our pets healthy is of vital importance, and sometimes, we need to step outside our comfort zones to provide our pets with the treatment that they need. One example of this is giving subcutaneous, or Sub-Q, fluids. These are fluids that you or a veterinarian inject under the cat’s skin to hydrate them or […]
Environmental Enrichment for Cats: 12 Vet-Reviewed Tips
While indoors is the safest place for cats, it’s not always the most enriching. It’s important to remember that cats, at their very core, are wild animals. Their ancestors ruled the outdoors, hunting, exploring, and fending for themselves. While your kitty may be accustomed to the cozy life you’re providing, you can’t expect them to […]
How to Keep Your Cat Happy While You’re Away: Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks
When it comes to being home alone, cats are a bit different from dogs in that they tend to be more independent. However, this doesn’t mean you should neglect their needs while you’re away, whether for the day or longer. Despite the common thought that cats are solitary creatures, most are quite sociable and form […]
My Cat Is Eating Slower Than Usual, What’s Wrong? Vet Verified
You can learn a lot about your kitty by observing what, when, and how much they eat. Changes in their eating habits are also indicators that something might not be right with your cat, even if they’re still active and seemingly healthy. Cats try their best not to show illness or injury so as not […]
This Clever Cat Has Lived at a German University for 13 Years
Her name is Fräulein Sinner. This tabby-and-white girl should, in theory, be expert in fields such as child care, environmental issues, languages, democratic social networks, and artists’ roles in political change. Why? Well, when biologists, educational specialists, or sociopolitical researchers at Hildesheim University in Germany are teaching, this campus cat will roam the hallways and […]
Can Cats Get Kidney Transplants? Our Vet Discusses Facts & Considerations
Kidney disease is one of the most common causes of illness and death in cats, with almost 80% of cats over 15 years experiencing some form of renal insufficiency. Although it is usually associated with older felines, younger cats—through congenital defects, toxins, urinary problems, kidney stones, or other factors—can also find themselves suffering from renal […]
