Why Are Cats Scared of Vacuums? Here’s What We Know
Cats will often scatter when their human gets the vacuum out, but why are cats scared of vacuums? No cat owner wants to cause their feline family members fear, and if your cat finds your...
How To Calm Down a Cat In 8 Proven Steps
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...
Ashland Farms Cat Food Review
Ashland Farms is an economy brand of cat food sold through the retail chain Family Dollar. It’s an ultra-affordable pick but is it worth putting in your cat’s bowl? Find out in this detailed review....
Why Does My Cat Lick Plastic?
Confession time: I have a cat who loves to play with (and lick!) plastic bags. He’s done it since I first adopted him—and he still comes running if he hears the rustle of a grocery...
What If You Can’t Afford Veterinary Care For Your Cat? You Have Options
Throughout your cat’s life, they may need surgery, hospitalization, specialized procedures, or costly medications. And that’s on top of their regular checkups. Veterinary medicine has made incredible advancements in recent decades. Thankfully, this means you...
Famciclovir for Cats: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
Famciclovir is a human antiviral medication, which is also used in cats for the treatment of feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1). It’s used off-label in cats and comes in tablet form. It can cause some side...
Pododermatitis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Pododermatitis in cats is known medically as feline plasma cell pododermatitis and colloquially as pillow foot. It is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the pads, making them puffy and uncomfortable to walk on....
Terramycin for Cats: Overview, Dosage, & Side Effects
Terramycin is the brand name for an eye ointment medication containing two antibiotics: oxytetracycline and polymyxin B. It's generally used in cats to treat a variety of bacterial eye problems, including conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers....
Cherry Eye in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
“Cherry eye” is the colloquial term that is used to describe a rare eye problem in cats that is correctly called “third eyelid gland prolapse“ or “prolapsed gland of the nictitating membrane“. This article will...
What Is a Primordial Pouch? And Why Do Cats Have One?
Have you noticed the swinging pouch of loose skin that hangs from your cat’s belly? Perhaps you have heard of something called the primordial pouch. Well, what exactly is a primordial pouch? That swinging pouch...
The Ultimate Guide to Cat Food Expiration Dates
Thanks to the vast array of high-quality commercial cat foods on the market, it’s easier than ever to provide your cat with the right nutrition to maintain good health. Although many cat foods include natural...
Lipoma in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
As cat owners, finding lumps or bumps on your cat can be extremely worrying. Lumps can come in different shapes and sizes, and occur in various parts of the body. Some lumps are benign (non-cancerous),...