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Are Dracaena Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Safety Facts

Are Dracaena Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Safety Facts

Are you thinking of adding new plants to your home and are worried about the safety of your cat? Or perhaps you already have plants and are bringing a new cat…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Do Cats Eat Christmas Trees? Toxicity & Safety Facts

Do Cats Eat Christmas Trees? Toxicity & Safety Facts

Christmas trees are beautiful additions to many homes for the holidays, but they can bring about dangers for your cat. There are several hazards to consider wh…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Drink Vegetable Oil? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Drink Vegetable Oil? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Vegetable oil is a common ingredient in many home kitchens due to its varied uses for cooking and baking. On the surface, wondering if your cat can drink veget…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Why Does My Cat Lick the Wall? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Lick the Wall? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

As a cat owner, you know that your cat uses their tongue to clean themselves and to lap up water. But when you see them licking a wall, you may wonder what the…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Are Peonies Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts

Are Peonies Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts

Peonies are beautiful, enormous flowers that grace many of our gardens. They have a lovely scent, come in various pretty colors, and can live for up to a centu…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Are African Violets Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Are African Violets Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Being both an avid plant and cat owner can sometimes be a complicated mixture. Some cats are very attracted to plants, chewing off leaves and flowers when you…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Are Sunflowers Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts

Are Sunflowers Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts

We are all quite familiar with the grand and glorious sunflower! It's a welcome sight in many gardens worldwide and can even be kept indoors as a potted plant…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Drink Soy Sauce? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Health Risks

Can Cats Drink Soy Sauce? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Health Risks

We humans have an incredibly varied diet. We get to eat foods of all kinds, flavors, and textures that stimulate our senses in a new way. On the flip side, our…

Sophie Herlihy
By Sophie Herlihy
Can Cats Eat Paprika? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Safety Tips

Can Cats Eat Paprika? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Safety Tips

Paprika is a spice most of us have in our spice cabinets at home. It is made from dried peppers belonging to the Capsicum annuum species, which includes sweet…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Can Cats Eat Mussels? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & Safety Tips

Can Cats Eat Mussels? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & Safety Tips

Can cats eat mussels? The answer to this question is yes, when cooked and only offered in moderation, but of course, that’s not all you should feed your feline…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove