How To Catch a Cat With a Towel
Catching a skittish cat can be a tricky endeavor. A towel can be an essential piece of equipment for cat owners in these cases. Minimizing stress to the cat and keeping handlers safe are both...
Cat Anesthesia: How it Works, Costs, & Side Effects
As a cat owner, I know firsthand how unnerving it can be to learn that your cat needs anesthesia. Fortunately, most veterinary practices perform cat anesthesia multiple times each and every day. Also, anesthetic complications...
Do Cats Shed Their Claws? A Veterinarian Explains
Most cat owners occasionally find what looks like a cat claw in the carpet, on a blanket, or on your cat’s scratching post. Have you ever wondered if it's normal for cats to shed claws?...
How Much Does Cat Teeth Cleaning Cost?
Most people have undergone a dental procedure at some point in their life, and many have ongoing dental issues requiring treatment. But how often do we think about our pet’s teeth? Dental disease in pets...
Do Cats Have Belly Buttons?
When your cat rolls over and shows you their stomach, a belly button might not be immediately obvious. In fact, you might never have given much thought as to whether or not cats have belly...
Dental Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
If your veterinarian has diagnosed your cat with dental disease, you're in good company! Dental disease is a relatively common problem, affecting the majority of adult cats. In fact, some studies estimate that dental disease...
How to Road Trip With a Cat: 5 Useful Tips
From a short trip along the coast or a longer journey for a house move, road trips are an opportunity for adventure. So, how can you allow your cat to join in the fun? The...
Why Do Cat Eyes Dilate?
Cats have very distinctive eyes in many varying beautiful colors and shapes. Cats have extremely good sight that they use to hunt in the dark in the wild, so their eyes are adaptable to difficult...
Can Cats Sense Illness In Humans?
Cats have incredibly tight bonds with their human owners and form close connections for life. As they spend so much time with you, they probably get to know your habits, moods, and body language. So...
Do Cat Whiskers Grow Back?
Cats’ faces are framed by an impressive set of whiskers. Perhaps you’ve noticed a stray whisker lying around the house. Maybe you’ve been tempted to give your cat’s whiskers a trim while grooming them. And...
Do Cats Have a Good Sense of Direction?
Most of us have heard stories about cats being able to find their way home from across great distances. One common tale is about the cat that manages to find their way back to their...
Types of Common Cat Viruses Explained
We all love our cats and want them to stay healthy and well for a long and happy life. As cat owners, there are several common cat viruses to know about and watch out for....