How to Care for Your Cat’s Basic Needs
Taking on any new pet is a big commitment and one that requires plenty of research and preparation. If you're a new cat owner, you may be feeling slightly overwhelmed! What do cats need? Thankfully,...
Cat Basics
How to Groom Your Long-Haired Cat
While your cat is naturally flexible and well-equipped for grooming themselves with a rough tongue, teeth, and paws, certain things can make it harder for them to keep on top of a grooming routine. One...
The 10 Most Important Beginner Cat Care Rules to Follow
Caring for a cat for the first time might feel a bit daunting. There’s a lot to think about, including what you’re going to feed them, which veterinarian you’re going to choose, and what gear...
How to Keep Cats Cool in Summer
When summer approaches and temperatures soar, you might wonder how well cats can handle hot weather. Although even longhaired cats have some natural ways to cool down, it’s good to know what temperatures are too...
How Far Can Cats See? 10 Amazing Cat Eyesight Facts
Cats' eyes, just like ours, have a pupil and an iris (the colored bit), a lens inside, and a retina at the back of each eye. They also have rods and cones, which are the...
How to Help a Cat With Separation Anxiety
Years ago, separation anxiety was only prevalent in dogs, but now it’s also recognised that cats endure separation-related problems (SRP) despite the perception that cats require less attention and rarely impacted by human absence. In...
10 Surprising Facts About Cat Whiskers
Our cats are a super interesting species. It seems that from the tops of their heads to the tips of their tails, their genetic makeup is a thing of wonder. They possess incredible senses and...
When & How to Switch From Kitten to Cat Food
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...
10 Things You Need to Know Before Adopting a Disabled Cat
Have you ever considered adopting a disabled cat? By definition, disabled cats are those with physical or mental conditions that limit their movements, senses, or activities. Cats can be born with disabilities such as blindness,...
How to Stop a Cat From Licking Their Wounds
If you have a wounded cat, and notice them cleaning their wounds, you might be wondering if or when you should stop your cat from licking their wounds. Cats like to lick, after all. They...
How to Befriend a Nervous Cat: An 8-Step Guide
Taking on the responsibility of caring for a new cat is a rewarding and exciting endeavor. However, much like people, cats all have different personalities, and making friends can be harder for some than others....
Are Cats Really Color Blind?
Feline vision is quite different from human vision, and what pet parents might consider to be color blindness might in fact be perfectly normal for cats. But there are different kinds of color blindness, even...
