Ask a Vet
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How Often Do Cats Need Shots and Other Preventative Treatments?
How often do cats need shots, or other preventative measures like flea and heartworm treatments? We turned to a vet for the best advice.
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Ask a Vet: The Top 7 Holiday Health Hazards for Cats
Unstable Christmas trees, tinsel, fireplace ashes, holiday parties and more — one vet sounds off on the top holiday health hazards for cats.
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Ask a Vet: My Cat Ate String — What Should I Do?
A kitten playing with a ball of yarn seems cute... But if your cat ate string (or tinsel, ribbon, dental floss, fishing line...) it can be life threatening.
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Ask a Vet: Which Thanksgiving Foods Are Safe for Cats?
Can cats safely eat turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other Thanksgiving foods? See which Turkey Day treats are safe for cats and which aren't!
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Is a Dry Cat Nose a Cause for Concern?
A dry cat nose means nothing for some kitties, but signifies issues for others. Same with a wet cat nose. Here's how to assess the situation and next steps to take.
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Will Daylight Saving Time Make My Cat Bonkers?
Your mornings might be hard for a few days after you "spring forward," but is your cat affected by Daylight Saving Time?
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Cat Teeth Grinding — A Vet Weighs In
Yes, cats grind their teeth, too. Cat teeth grinding has a fancy name — bruxism — and many possible causes in felines.
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Ask a Vet: What Causes Cat Head Pressing?
Different than head butting, head pressing in cats is not about showing affection. There are a few causes for this behavior — and some of them are serious.
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7 Things You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Cat Balls
Cat neutering is serious, but it has a lighter (and sometimes gross) side — cat balls. Here's what to know about cat testicles from a vet's perspective.
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Ask a Vet: Would You Recommend Wet Food or Dry Food for Cats?
Opinions about cat food run strong — especially when it comes to wet food or dry food for cats. Here's what a vet recommends.
