Cats

Picking the right litter matters for your cat’s comfort and your home’s odor control. This guide explains what cat litter is made from, how each type works, and simple tips to help you choose what fits your cat and household.

Jump to section FAQs About Cats and Blueberries Benefits of Feeding Cats Blueberries Downsides of Feeding Cats Blueberries How to Feed Blueberries to Cats

Whether you’re a cat parent or simply have an affinity for your friends’ pets, you’ve probably faced the challenge of winning over a reticent feline. Odds are, it’s not you personally that the cat has a problem with—it’s your behavior.  “A lot of the time, the reasons for a cat’s behavior are what people do or don’t do,” says Marilyn Krieger, certified cat behavior consultant at The Cat Coach.  With the help of cat behavior experts, we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you make your cat like you. Follow this advice, and you’ll have cats eating out of the palm of your hand in no time—literally and figuratively. 

As a small animal veterinarian and practice owner, I am constantly searching for the most up-to-date treatment options and therapies for our pets. I purchased a Multiwave Locked System (MLS) Cold Laser, and it has revolutionized pain management, treatment of inflammation and wound healing for my patients. We are overwhelmed with positive responses from patients using this new form of treatment.

Jump to section What Is Kidney Disease in Cats? Causes of Kidney Disease in Cats Symptoms of Kidney Disease in Cats Diagnosing Kidney Disease in Cats Treatment for Kidney Disease in Cats What To Feed a Cat With Kidney Disease Cat Kidney Disease Prognosis Preventing Kidney Disease in Cats

Feeding a scorpion is not as simple as tossing in a random bug. Knowing what scorpions eat in the wild versus as a pet helps you keep your scorpion active, and stress-free.  

Whether you obtained your kitten as a newborn, bottle-fed bundle of joy or as a weaned youngster, a distended abdomen or bloating can signal danger and should be addressed immediately. Knowing the potential causes of bloating can be helpful in preventing and treating it, in most cases. Newborns can be afflicted with congenital abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to food going in but feces not coming out. The wrong type, amount or quality of food can potentially cause a kitten to develop a pot-bellied appearance or even diarrhea. Bacterial overgrowth in the intestinal tract or the presence of some viruses can lead to serious illness or even death. Whatever the cause, a bloated kitten is going to be uncomfortable and possibly in pain.

Jump to section Why Do Cats Eat Plants? What Plants Are Poisonous to Cats? What Do I Do if My Cat Eats a Poisonous Plant? How Do I Stop My Cat From Eating My Plants?

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