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Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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Are Begonias Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Are Begonias Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Begonias are popular annual plants commonly used in gardens and as household plants. They are generally easy to grow and take care of, and come in several vari…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Eat Pine Nuts? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Risks

Can Cats Eat Pine Nuts? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Risks

As cat parents, we often wonder just what people foods are safe to feed our beloved pets. If we give them something from our plates, will they get sick, or imp…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Are Fiddle Leaf Figs Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Are Fiddle Leaf Figs Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

The Fiddle Leaf Fig, or Ficus lyrata, is a species of plants in the Moraceae family. It’s a very popular house plant with beautiful and unique foliage. As icon…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Is Calathea Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Is Calathea Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Calathea plants are common houseplants because they have beautiful leaves and require a relatively low level of care. While they make a lovely and bright addit…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
How Many Eyelids Do Cats Have? Vet Approved Facts (With Infographic)

How Many Eyelids Do Cats Have? Vet Approved Facts (With Infographic)

Most of us are used to a resting kitty's sleepy or indifferent blinking, often subconsciously thinking their eyes work like ours. That’s why it can be quite a…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Tell How Old a Cat Is - 4 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Tell How Old a Cat Is - 4 Vet-Approved Steps

Maybe you found an abandoned kitten, or maybe you’ve always wondered what your adult shelter cat’s life was like before you adopted them. You might want to kno…

Chelsie Fraser
By Chelsie Fraser
Are Poinsettias Toxic to Cats? Vet-Reviewed Potential Health Risks

Are Poinsettias Toxic to Cats? Vet-Reviewed Potential Health Risks

Cats are curious creatures that enjoy checking out different plants, trees, and other natural occurrences when spending time outside. Most types of foliage and…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Cats Eat Durian? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Durian? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Have you seen videos of people and animals reacting to the, well, pungent smell of the durian fruit? It can be pretty amazing that a fruit that smells so bad i…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Can Cats Eat Scorpions? Vet-Approved Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Scorpions? Vet-Approved Safety Guide

Scorpions are a common sight in many parts of the world and can be found in a variety of climates and environments. With their widespread habitat, it is highly…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Craisins? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Craisins? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

Craisins are a delicious treat; soft, chewy, and packed with nutrition too! Of course, what’s safe and delicious for humans is not always the case for our pets…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove