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Cat Health

Insect Stings and Bites in Cats: Symptoms & Treatment

Cats are very curious creatures, which sometimes gets the better of them. Any kind of creepy crawly bug that flies or jumps can be of great interest. Unfortunately, sometimes bees, wasps, and other insects sting...

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Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Cat Health

How To Treat a Cat With a Swollen Paw

A swollen paw is one of the more common ailments that cats can suffer from. This article aims to explain the possible reasons for a swollen paw, and explain to cat carers the best way...

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Dr. Pete Wedderburn, DVM
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Cat Basics

How To Tell if a Cat Is Angry

Cats may not be able to speak but they sure can make their feelings known in other ways. It's probably obvious when your cat is mad (growling and hissing usually get the point across!) but...

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Dr. Gemma Cliffin BSC BVSC MRCVS
Wet vs Dry Cat Food
Cat Basics

How To Switch From Wet To Dry Cat Food

Are you in a position where you need to change your cat's food from wet to dry? Are you wondering how to go about making this a safe and smooth transition for both you and...

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Dr. Emma Chandley BVetMed PGCertSAS MRCVS
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Cat Behavior

10 Ways To Show Your Cat You Love Them

I admit that I tell my cats "I love you!" an embarrassing number of times daily. I expect many cat lovers out there can relate. Obviously, they don’t understand me—cats have many clever and subtle...

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Dr. Lizzie Youens BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS
Behavioral Problems in Cats

10 Hacks To Keep Cats Away From Plants

Cats often seem to have an affinity for plants. Whether it’s a beautiful birthday bouquet, an indoor pot, or some outdoor foliage, it will probably get your cat’s attention. So, why are cats so interested...

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Dr. Hannah Godfrey BVETMED MRCVS
Cat Basics

How to Get a Picky Cat to Eat: 6 Tips From a Cat Behaviorist

Cats are not deliberately picky, nor do they try to frustrate their owners at mealtimes. Cats are naturally discerning about their food due to their innate hunting skills and sensitive taste buds. Changes in routine...

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Melina Grin
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Cat Basics

How to Discipline a Cat the Right Way

The most important thing we need to know about our cats is that they perceive the world differently from us. So when a cat displays undesirable behavior, it may be due to many different factors....

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Melina Grin
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Cat Basics

How To Clean a Cat’s Ears: A Simple 10-Step Process

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...

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Dr. Beverley Ho BSc(VetSci)(Hons) BVM&S MRCVS
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Cat Basics

How To Clean A Cat Wound: Step By Step Guide

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...

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Dr. Beverley Ho BSc(VetSci)(Hons) BVM&S MRCVS

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