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Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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Is Cordyline (Hawaiian Ti) Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Is Cordyline (Hawaiian Ti) Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

"Curiosity killed the cat" is one proverb that has a strong basis in reality. Cats are curious creatures that tend to explore their surroundings using their mo…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
Why Does My Dog Steal My Socks? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons & How to Stop It

Why Does My Dog Steal My Socks? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons & How to Stop It

Dogs can exhibit a lot of puzzling behaviors, and as a dog owner, you’ve probably tried figuring out what these strange behaviors mean. Perhaps one of the stra…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Why is My Dog's Poop Dry and Powdery? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why is My Dog's Poop Dry and Powdery? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Dogs are mammals and as such, they go through the same basic bodily functions that humans do. One of these functions is the production and elimination of feces…

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca
By Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca
Are Venus Flytraps Poisonous to Cats? Keeping Your Cat Safe

Are Venus Flytraps Poisonous to Cats? Keeping Your Cat Safe

Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are cool, creepy, and a little hard to believe. After all, it is not every day that you see a poisonous plant! But they’re a…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
How Long Can Cats Hold Their Pee? Vet-Verified Facts & Advice

How Long Can Cats Hold Their Pee? Vet-Verified Facts & Advice

Our cats have no real way of communicating to us when they need to use the restroom—training them to use the litter box only goes so far. Unfortunately, there…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
Will a Blood Test Show Cancer in Cats? What Will It Show?

Will a Blood Test Show Cancer in Cats? What Will It Show?

There’s no denying the value of blood tests. They can diagnose many things, from infections to anemia. They provide veterinarians with information about your p…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Are Forget-Me-Nots Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Are Forget-Me-Nots Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) are perennial plants with vibrant spring blooms. Many homeowners enjoy these plants for both indoor and outdoor use, leadin…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Scallops? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

Can Cats Eat Scallops? Vet-Reviewed Safety Facts

Scallops are often considered a delicacy for many people due to their cost and availability. They are also packed full of flavorful goodness that may leave you…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Can You Use Dog Shampoo on Cats? Vet-Verified Toxicity Facts and Safe Options

Can You Use Dog Shampoo on Cats? Vet-Verified Toxicity Facts and Safe Options

Pet parents who have multi-pet households might wonder if they can use their dog's shampoo on their cats. But this gambit can have potentially fatal consequenc…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
Why Do Cats Eat Their Own Vomit? 5 Vet-Reviewed Possible Reasons

Why Do Cats Eat Their Own Vomit? 5 Vet-Reviewed Possible Reasons

We've all had that moment of panic when we're lying in bed in the morning and start to hear our cats retching somewhere in the house. What's even worse is when…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove