How Long Can a Cat Live With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy? (Vet Answer)
One of the most common (and hardest to answer) questions that a vet gets asked when their cat receives a disease diagnosis is, “How long will they live?” The trouble is that survival rates for many feline health issues, including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), are highly variable. Some cats with HCM won’t ever develop signs and […]
How to Train Your Cat to Be a Therapy Cat: 5 Vet-Reviewed Tips
It’s no state secret that cats make us feel good. Why else would we keep them and watch hours and hours of funny videos of them online? Their soft fur, relaxing purrs, and hilarious antics put us in a good mood, no matter how rough of a day we’re having. And yet, there’s something about […]
6 Tips for Sharing Your Home with Cats You Must Know
When we decide to welcome a cat into our home, we can expect a few changes to occur. Your bathroom will have a litterbox that takes up space, your lounge might be littered with your cat’s favorite toys, and your once pristine furniture is now covered in cat hair. Understandably, cat owners may seek out […]
Is Freeze Dried Food Good for Cats? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & Tips
Cats are notoriously fussy eaters, and finding food they won’t turn their noses up at can feel like a never-ending challenge. There are many different types of cat foods, from canned food to kibble to raw diets and everything in between, all promising to be the best food for your feline family member. In recent […]
How to Stop Your Cat From Meowing at the Door in the Morning: 5 Vet-Verified Ways
Cats can be endearing companions that make us feel good and safe at the end of a long, stressful day. However, most have a mischievous side! One example is meowing at the bedroom door in the morning. The meowing and other noises that a cat can make outside of a bedroom door can be like […]
How to Keep a Clean House With Multiple Cats: 9 Vet-Approved Cleaning Tips for a Spotless Home
Living with multiple cats can be fun, especially if all your cats are pals and get along. However, the assumption that the home must stink to high heaven is usually at the forefront when one thinks of a home with multiple cats. Litter boxes don’t smell like daisies and are typically the culprit to odors […]
16 Great Cat Gifts for Him in 2026 – Fun Options for the Cat Guy in Your Life
Searching for gifts for someone can be challenging and stressful and often wastes time and money, with the other person getting little use out of your gift. Fortunately, it’s much easier if they have a cat because they will probably appreciate anything that brings their pet to mind. Here’s a list of several perfect gifts […]
10 Common Cat Genetic Mutations (Vet-Approved)
People often associate the word mutation with something negative. While that may be true sometimes, the term is neutral and can imply positive, benign, or negative. Often, negative mutations drop out of a species’ DNA or genome over generations because of the adverse effects on survival. After all, the goal of life is to live […]
How to Live with Multiple Cats: 9 Vet-Approved Tips
A cat can bring joy and happiness to a home. So, it stands to reason that having multiple cats multiplies this joy. But, that isn’t always the case. Cats are quite independent by nature, and if a cat isn’t used to sharing its home and its resources with other feline friends, it can make for […]
Fostering Shelter Cats: Our Vet Shares 10 Tips Before You Bring One Home
Roughly 66% of American households have a pet, with cats ranking second among the most popular animals. Shelters have come a long way toward making the process more streamlined so more cats can find forever homes. Fostering pets is an excellent bridge in the process that makes the success rate even higher. Many organizations require […]
