8 Facts About Cat Scratch Fever: Vet Verified
Cat scratch fever, also known as cat scratch disease (CSD), occurs when a cat infected with Bartonella henselae bacteria bites someone, scratches them, or licks a cut or open wound. While most cats with the bacteria don’t show signs, the infection can occasionally cause problems in humans, ranging from skin infections to more severe problems […]
7 Cat Adoption Myths & the Vet-Reviewed Truths
If you’re considering welcoming a cat into your family from a shelter, you may have a few concerns. You may have heard that kittens are seldom available, and cats adopted from shelters are prone to behavioral and health problems. While cats purchased from breeders and those found through informal networks make excellent companions, those from […]
How Much Time Should You Spend With Your Cat? Vet-Approved Advice
We all have busy lives, so we’re constantly trying to carve out time to spend with our family and friends and still have quality alone time. When you own a cat or multiple cats, you need to spend time with them too. But how much time do your cats actually need with you? Cats should […]
Can Cats Get Winter Blues? 5 Vet-Reviewed Facts & Care Tips
Almost everyone feels a bit down sometimes in the winter. However, the winter blues are more than just feeling gloomy. The medical term for this issue is seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and whether cats can experience it is debated by pet owners, however, there is no scientific evidence that cats can get the winter blues. […]
How to Teach Your Kids to Approach Unfamiliar Cats: 8 Vet-Approved Tips
The world is full of unknowns, surprises, and unfamiliar territories to kids. Children do not perceive certain situations as threats unless taught, which goes for approaching unfamiliar cats or other animals. When a child sees a fluffy cat, the instinct may be to rush the cat and pick them up without knowing they could be […]
Signs an Older Cat is in Pain: 8 Vet-Reviewed Indications
As the years have rolled on, you’ve probably seen your cat’s behavior change. They start off as kittens with tons of energy, running and catching anything that moves, to a peaceful, mature cat that likes to nap in any patch of sun they can find. Unfortunately, their changing behavior can disguise signs of discomfort and […]
10 Common Cat Grooming Mistakes & How Not to Make Them
Cats are fastidious groomers who pride themselves on their cleanliness. However, that doesn’t mean you don’t have to do your part to keep your kitty looking their best. Regular grooming sessions are an essential part of cat ownership, so if you’ve been slacking on your duties, it’s time to dust off that brush and get […]
How to Catify Your Home: 9 Vet-Approved Simple Ideas
Catifying your home means making it suitable for a cat or cats to live in. This means removing any potential hazards while also adding items that improve and enrich their lives. Catifying a property doesn’t have to be expensive, and it can be done in rented property as well as in your own home. You […]
Why Does My Cat Have a Fever? 5 Vet-Reviewed Common Causes
Cats normally have temperatures between 100º F and 102.5º F; anything above that is considered to be a fever, also known as pyrexia. Fevers play an essential role in keeping cats healthy as they trigger their immune systems to shift into high gear and make it difficult for viruses and bacteria to proliferate. Fever can […]
How Toto the Tornado Kitten Brought a Community Together
Originally published on Dec 23, 2013 and republished in remembrance of Toto. In June 2011, the day after a tornado hit the small town of Brimfield in New England and wiped out more than a quarter of the homes in the area, emergency services were still on high alert attempting to deal with the aftermath […]
