Author: Katie Koschalk

Pet dander consists of tiny—often microscopic—skin particles that are shed by animals. These particles become airborne and can linger in the environment, sticking to surfaces like furniture, bedding, and clothing. While pet dander is most commonly associated with cats and dogs, any pet with fur or feathers, including rabbits, birds, horses, and even rodents, can produce dander.,Jump to section What Is Pet Dander? How Pet Dander Can Affect Pet Parents How To Get Rid of Pet Dander FAQs About Pet Dander

Bringing a kitten into your home is an exciting, joyous occasion. But as these tiny feline companions wriggle their way into our hearts, they also bring with them a flurry of questions, especially for first-time kitten parents. Among the most frequent is “Where should kittens sleep at night?” Generally speaking, kittens should sleep in a cozy, warm place where they feel safe and protected. However, the specific location might vary depending on the kitten’s age, health and personality, as well as the pet parent’s preferences. We spoke to vet experts to uncover the purr-fect spots for your kitten to catch some Z’s during the night.

As a cat parent, you’re undoubtedly familiar with that unmistakable guttural “glurk” or pre-puke “howl” that signals an impending vomiting episode. And while occasional senior cat vomiting that isn’t accompanied by other symptoms likely isn’t a cause for concern, frequent vomiting may indicate more than just an upset stomach or hairball. Your elderly kitty could be grappling with an underlying illness or disease such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or diabetes. To help you better understand this messy conundrum, we spoke with a vet expert about potential causes of senior cat vomiting, treatment options and prevention.

A cat lapping up milk from a saucer is a classic image. (We blame you, “The Aristocats”!) Cats love the taste of milk, but is regular milk bad for cats? Are cats lactose intolerant or can some handle dairy without issues? Let’s find out whether milk and cats are a purr-fect match—or a recipe for tummy trouble. 

When treating your cat to a taste of pork, the pork should be: Lean: Always stick to lean cuts of pork (like tenderloin or loin chops). Eating a large amount of fatty pork can lead to digestive issues and pancreatitis. Fully cooked and unseasoned: The pork should be free of salt, onion, garlic, spices, sauces or marinades. For most cats, one to three small pieces (roughly the size of a pea or two) is sufficient for a treat. As for frequency, offering pork as a treat once a week or less is recommended. A general rule of thumb when giving your cat treats or human food, including pork, is the 10% rule: No more than 10% of your cat’s daily calories should come from these items. The other 90% should come from well-balanced cat food.,Jump to section How Much Pork Can I Give My Cat? And How Often? 5 Ways to Safely Treat Your Cat to Pork Benefits of Pork for Your Cat Risks of Giving Your Cat Pork FAQs About Pork and Cats