
Do Cats Sweat? How They Keep Cool
Cats love to bask in the sun. But you might have noticed that, despite the heat, your cat doesn’t get sweaty. In fact, unlike dogs, they don’t seem to pant either. So, if they don’t...
Cats love to bask in the sun. But you might have noticed that, despite the heat, your cat doesn’t get sweaty. In fact, unlike dogs, they don’t seem to pant either. So, if they don’t...
This article is sponsored by Whisker, an international leader in innovative U.S.-made technology for cat owners, including the Litter-Robot. Find out more about their products here. As a vet, I see many cat owners making...
Azodyl is a nutritional supplement made by Vetoquinol USA that is designed to support kidney health in cats and dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Azodyl contains beneficial bacteria that help break down toxins usually...
Ivermectin is a prescription-only drug used to treat parasites in cats and other animals. You are most likely to use ivermectin in your cat to prevent heartworm infection, using a monthly tablet (Heartgard). But your...
Most veterinary nutritionists agree that wet cat foods are better for a cat’s health than dry cat foods. But does this mean that dry food is bad for cats? No. Because all cats are individuals with individual...
Like us, cats limp when it is too sore for them to use their leg normally. So, even if they seem completely normal in themselves, if your cat is limping then they are in pain...
Have you stumbled across a starving stray cat? Or maybe your own cat has been missing and just returned home thin and hungry. Either way, they’re lucky you’ve found them. But now you need to...
As cat owners, one of the most important things we can do for our cat’s health is to get them vaccinated. Cat vaccinations protect them against some of the most serious infectious diseases and help...
As responsible cat owners, it's important to be on the lookout for any unusual signs or behaviors from our pets. For instance, if you have a female cat, and she is not neutered, you may...
It's common to worry that your cat isn't drinking enough water. We know how important it is to keep ourselves hydrated, and it’s no different for our cats. But it can feel like we never...