Is Your Cat Peeing on the Bed or Couch? Here’s Why
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Every spring, Mother Nature reveals her regenerative power — and the remarkable fecundity of cats, in the form of millions ...When Do Kittens’ Eyes Change Color?
Look into your cat’s eyes. What color are they? The vast majority of adult cat eye colors exist on a ...Scruffing a Cat — Why You Shouldn’t Do It and How to Restrain a Cat ...
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Grab them by the scruff of the neck!” While it’s an antiquated quip, there are ...How to Keep Your Cat Active and Cool During the Summer
Summer is the time to relax and slow down, a time to seek relief from searing temperatures. Cats are geniuses ...4 Summer Dangers for Cats
Throughout the long and hard winter, summer is the one thing on our minds. I can’t wait to feel the ...Scabs on Cats? What Causes Them and How to Treat Them
Millet is a type of hardy, nutritious grass seed that has been cultivated by humans for thousands of years. It is ...What Is Your Cat’s Third Eyelid? And What Should You Do If Your Cat’s Third ...
Did you know that cats have not one, not two, but three eyelids? The first two eyelids are similar to ...Cat Wheezing: What Is It, Why Does It Happen and Should You See a Vet?
One of my cats, Gabby, will sometimes make a coughing, wheezing sound, almost like he’s about to cough up a ...Why Does My Cat’s Nose Change Color?
This first time I noticed that my calico cat Merritt’s nose seemed pinker than usual, I thought I was imagining ...When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?
Kitten season is in full swing across the country. Although kittens can be born throughout the year, the majority of ...Is Your Cat Not Drinking Water? 10 Ways to Get Your Cat to Drink More ...
Most cats don’t drink enough water. Because cats are so self-sufficient, we assume they know what’s best for their health, ...Why Are My Cat’s Ears Hot?
Ever thought something along the lines of, “My cat’s ears are hot — is he sick?” Anthropocentric creatures that we ...11 Cat Emergencies That Need Immediate Vet Attention
In my role as an emergency veterinarian I treat some very sick cats. And I also meet some cat owners ...4 Ways the Cat Butt Can Give You a Bigger Picture of Your Kitty’s Health
What do a bunch of cat veterinarians talk about when they’re hanging out at a party together? Cat poop, of ...Cat Won’t Stop Meowing? 7 Reasons For All That Cat Meowing
We all know that some cat breeds meow more than others (Siamese, anyone?), and some cats just enjoy making noises. ...The Causes of Ascites in Cats (A.K.A. Abdominal Fluid Buildup in Cats)
Does your cat have a bloated stomach? A cat’s abdomen and internal organs are sheathed in a tissue lining called ...Not-So-Traditional Treatments
No one likes to see their loved ones in pain. Thankfully, there are many remedies out there to help keep ...Cat Eye Discharge — What’s Normal and What’s Not
Do your cat’s eyes ever get watery, goopy or downright crusty? Cat eye discharge can be a little gross. Sometimes ...How Often Do Cats Need Shots and Other Preventative Treatments?
I received an interesting question in the comments section on a Catster post I wrote about Advantage II flea medication: Do ...When Do Cats Stop Growing? Here’s When Cats Reach Their Full Size
Some cats are as light as 5 pounds, while others tip the scale at closer to 20! Cats come in ...The 5 Stages of Cat Pregnancy
I’m a big advocate for spay/neuter. It’s a crucial part of the equation for reducing the number of cats killed ...Is Your Cat Losing Hair? 6 Reasons for Hair Loss in Cats
One of last year’s litters of foster kittens brought more than joy and heart-melting cuteness to my house. Unfortunately, the ...Do You Need to Bathe Your Cat? Here’s How to Do It Right
The first time I had to bathe a cat, I was 16 years old. One summer afternoon, our long-haired tuxedo ...
