Cats are very good at grooming themselves and don’t often need our assistance to keep clean. While it’s difficult for them to reach their ears, ear cleaning is not something that is commonly required. Read...
Having a cat brings many joys but sometimes it also brings more worries. This is especially true when you have a wounded cat. A cat might get a scrape or abrasion simply from rubbing against...
I’m sure we all know how it feels to be in a situation of stress—that nervous tummy feeling, the rise in heart rate and blood pressure, and the feelings of fear and agitation. Human coping...
Do you brush your teeth? How about your cat's? Toothbrushing in pets is a powerful way to protect your cat's dental health. Cats can be fussy and the thought of trying to persuade your cat...
One of the most common questions that I get asked as a veterinarian is when to switch from kitten to cat food. This is usually accompanied by the question of why cats and kittens need...
Male and female cats share many characteristics, but female cats have some unique temperament traits and physical differences. If you are a cat lover with both male and female cats, you might have compared them...
Changing your cat's food requires careful consideration and planning. Having lived with multiple cats at different life stages and with varying health conditions, I have had to alter my cats’ diets in the past, which...
Do you keep an eye on your cat’s pee? A strange question, perhaps, but when it comes to our pets, even subtle clues left in their biological habits can give us hints about their health...
While we may find our cats' behaviors often strange or even baffling, all cats have a unique body language that illustrates exactly what they are feeling or thinking. Taking the time to learn how to...
As a cat owner, I know firsthand how unnerving it can be to learn that your cat needs anesthesia. Fortunately, most veterinary practices perform cat anesthesia multiple times each and every day. Also, anesthetic complications...
