Q:I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminescent, reflecting a variety of bright colors. Is he unusual, or do all cats’ eyes shine in the dark?...
The loss of a beloved pet is devastating, and the grief that follows can be slow to ease. Some pet owners have found comfort in creating or purchasing memorials for their pets—mementos that can...
Q:I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What’s your advice? A:Veterinarians who specialize in nutrition recommend against feeding vegan or vegetarian diets to cats...
Overlooked symptom of squamous Q & A Q:Velvet, my 13-year-old cat, has been drooling and refusing her dry food. Her veterinarian found a lump under her tongue and enlargement of the nearby lymph...
Looking for an eye-catching cat that’s a playful cuddler? The American bobtail may be the purr-fect feline for you! Known for their snub tails, stout stature, thick fur, and overall rugged...
Most of us have seen the Instagram-famous adventure cats who explore the wilderness or bike across entire countries with their owners. And most of us are (rightfully) in awe of this. How do they get...
Essential Oils For Cats FAQ Q:My friend has a liquid potpourri pot that scents her home with a welcoming fragrance. I want to get one too, but I’m concerned about my cat’s safety. Please advise. A:...
Pets are our companions, our playmates, and sometimes even our life savers. Who hasn’t been soothed by a purring cat, or delighted in the antics of kittens? May is National Pet Month, a time to...
Avoid overfeeding an overweight cat Q: We keep the cat food bowl full, and our cats eat whenever they wish. The problem is they are fat. Should we instead feed them two meals per day? A:Let’s back...
Sonoma County Felines Terilynn Mitchell, RVT, has spent the past six years at Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County (FFSC) in California, the longest running Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) organization in...
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