National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
January 22 is National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. (Nope, we didn’t make this up.) Here are the answers to five of the most...
Increases in Vocalizations? Something’s Wrong
It’s safest not to assume that your cat has started meowing more because she has become more demanding. More vocalizing than usual means something’s...
When Your Cat Must Be Fed in an Upright Position to Stay Alive
Your cat starts regurgitating food and water. Or a kitten is born with the problem. What is meant to be swallowed just pools at...
Dental Sealants to Help Your Cat Avoid Gum Disease?
When a person gets dental sealants, they are applied directly to the teeth to help prevent cavities and other forms of dental disease. The...
Five Feline Fixes on the Cheap
We all know that just about any cat appreciates a tight fit in a cardboard box lined with tissue paper or a soft towel....
If You Absolutely Don’t Have Room for a Second Litter Box
The rule of thumb for the number of litter boxes you should have is the number of cats in your home plus one. You’ll...
Holiday Dangers Awaiting Your Cat That You Haven’t Thought Of
You know how cats like to knock things off counters and table edges? It’s for that reason that you should never place a holiday...
But Does Your Cat Actually Need a Bath?
Contrary to popular belief, there are cats who may actually enjoy being bathed occasionally, says Tufts veterinary dermatologist Ramón Almela, DVM. They like the...
How the Cat Nose Knows
It turns out that cats have a much better sense of smell than we do, and not just because they have 40 times more...
4 Ways to Act Proactively for Your Cat
There are a number of negative things many cats experience but that yours doesn’t have to if you head them off at the pass....
Cat drools while purring
Q: I have had more than one cat that drools while being petted, particularly when the petting gets them purring. What’s that about? Is...
Why You Absolutely Can’t Take a Cat Scratch or Bite Casually
A recent report in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases describes the case of a healthy middled-aged man who went to a hospital emergency department...
