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How to Pick Up a Cat: Vet Approved Step-by-Step Guide, Handling Tips & FAQs

How to Pick Up a Cat: Vet Approved Step-by-Step Guide, Handling Tips & FAQs

There are some cats that beg to be picked up every time they see you, and others that refuse to be held no matter what. If you’re lucky enough to have the form…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Will a Mother Cat Abandon Her Kittens If Touched by Humans? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Will a Mother Cat Abandon Her Kittens If Touched by Humans? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

The idea that a mother cat will abandon her kittens if you touch them is more legend than fact. Rest assured that it is very unlikely that touching the tiny fu…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
How Does a Cat Like to Be Held? Vet-Approved Tips

How Does a Cat Like to Be Held? Vet-Approved Tips

Every cat is unique and has its own set of preferences. Much of your cat's comfort level for being held will depend on its personality and preferences. Some ca…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Get a Cat to Like You: 5 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Get a Cat to Like You: 5 Vet-Approved Steps

As a pet parent, you already know that cats are mysterious creatures. While they seem aloof, independent, and like they could care less whether they are around…

Patricia Dickson
By Patricia Dickson
How to Get a Stray Cat to Come to You in 4 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Get a Stray Cat to Come to You in 4 Vet-Approved Steps

Earning the trust of a stray cat is difficult but well worth it, whether you’re giving them a new home or helping find their owner. They’re fickle creatures, t…

Codee Chessher
By Codee Chessher
How Does a Cat Carry a Kitten? Instincts, Facts & FAQ

How Does a Cat Carry a Kitten? Instincts, Facts & FAQ

It is easy for us to transport our kids around when needed—if they’re small, we pick them up and carry them in our arms, and if they’re bigger, they walk by th…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Do Mastiffs Have Webbed Feet? Vet-Verified Info

Do Mastiffs Have Webbed Feet? Vet-Verified Info

Mastiffs are famous for their immense size, slobbery jowls, and stoic yet gentle dispositions. But what they aren’t necessarily known for is swimming. So, do t…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
How to Help A Cat with Arthritis at Home: 12 Vet-Approved Ideas

How to Help A Cat with Arthritis at Home: 12 Vet-Approved Ideas

As your cat gets older, they can experience a handful of ailments, and one of the most common conditions is arthritis. Arthritis is an umbrella term that refer…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can a Mastiff Be a Service Dog? The Facts Explored

Can a Mastiff Be a Service Dog? The Facts Explored

Mastiffs are one of the oldest dogs around and come in various breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC): Mastiff, Bullmastiff, English Mastiff, Neap…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Social Anxiety in Dogs: Vet-Verified Causes & Care Guide

Social Anxiety in Dogs: Vet-Verified Causes & Care Guide

Social anxiety in your dog can spark a fearful reaction in you, too, since you never know how they'll respond in a given situation. Dog park trips, car rides,…

Brooke Bundy
By Brooke Bundy