Welcome to the ultimate cat parent cheat sheet, fresh from the vet's mouth! We sat down with a real-life cat whisperer Dr. Lee Pickett (okay, she's a vet, but close enough), to lay down the feline facts. Ever wondered how...
Q: My cat, Purrsephone, is scratching and has tiny black specks throughout her fur. What's causing this, and what should I do about it? A: It sounds like Purrsephone has fleas. Those black specks that resemble finely ground pepper are...
Millions of people use aromatherapy daily to boost mood, relieve anxiety, and improve sleep. And the scents themselves are very pleasing. But do the essential oils used in aromatherapy pose health risks to your cats? If you’re a cat owner...
Q: I am a vegan, and I want to feed my cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. What's your advice? A: Veterinarians who specialize in nutrition recommend against feeding vegan or vegetarian diets to cats because research has shown that...
Overlooked symptom of squamous Q & A Q: Velvet, my 13-year-old cat, has been drooling and refusing her dry food. Her veterinarian found a lump under her tongue and enlargement of the nearby lymph nodes. A biopsy revealed that Velvet...
Essential Oils For Cats FAQ Q: My friend has a liquid potpourri pot that scents her home with a welcoming fragrance. I want to get one too, but I'm concerned about my cat's safety. Please advise. A: Your concern is...
Avoid overfeeding an overweight cat Q: We keep the cat food bowl full, and our cats eat whenever they wish. The problem is they are fat. Should we instead feed them two meals per day? A: Let's back up and...
Fleas—they’re a common but unwelcome parasite that can negatively impact your cat’s health. To better control fleas, it’s helpful to understand a little about their life cycle, the symptoms of flea infestation in cats, and the best way to choose...
Cat Swollen Lip Q & A Q: Sassafras, my indoor cat, developed a fat upper lip this week. Her veterinarian diagnosed a rodent ulcer and prescribed a steroid. What causes rodent ulcers? Could Sassy have eaten a mouse? A: Rodent...
Each year in the United States, 232,000 household pets are accidentally poisoned. While not all toxic exposures are fatal, this figure highlights a persistent threat to pet health nationwide. National Pet Poisoning Awareness Month occurs annually in March, making spring...
