Any cat parent knows that cats can be highly sensitive creatures. Most of them don’t like change, many are picky eaters, and even the most laid back feline can throw out a hiss if they’re annoyed...
Q:My veterinarian doesn’t offer Lyme vaccination for my cats, who spend more time outside than my dogs. Is a vaccine available for felines? A:A vaccine to prevent Lyme disease in cats is not...
Most of us are familiar with the stereotypical image of a modern-day house cat: a cute, vaguely mischievous creature that eats and plays in between 10-hour naps. But the more we learn about cat...
Q:Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended Onsior for her arthritic pain but warned that it could further damage her kidneys. I’m torn,...
Welcome to the ultimate cat parent cheat sheet, fresh from the vet’s mouth! We sat down with a real-life cat whisperer Dr. Lee Pickett (okay, she’s a vet, but close enough), to lay down the feline...
If you have cats, you know how they love to get their claws into an old rug or worse, your best upholstery. For cats, scratching is a normal—and necessary—part of life. But you do have some control...
Q:My cat, Purrsephone, is scratching and has tiny black specks throughout her fur. What’s causing this, and what should I do about it? A:It sounds like Purrsephone has fleas. Those black specks that...
Millions of people use aromatherapy daily to boost mood, relieve anxiety, and improve sleep. And the scents themselves are very pleasing. But do the essential oils used in aromatherapy pose health...
Animal shelters are often overcrowded, and with resources limited, euthanasia has become an unfortunate reality for many pets. Each day in America, between 4000 and 10,000 shelter animals are...
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?...
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