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Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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Can Cats Eat Paper? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

Can Cats Eat Paper? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

Cats do many odd things, including trying to take nibbles from pieces of paper or books. Most cats love to shred, nibble, and eat paper. They see paper as a pl…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Can Cats Eat Horseradish? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

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

If you’ve ever eaten anything with horseradish, you know how intense it is! The idea of a cat willingly and knowingly eating any horseradish doesn’t seem very…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Eat Roses? Important Care Facts

Can Cats Eat Roses? Important Care Facts

Cats are curious creatures with a nasty tendency to make a snack out of anything they can get their teeth on. The good news is that roses are not inherently to…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
Cats With Two Different Eye Colors: Vet-Reviewed Causes & Concerns

Cats With Two Different Eye Colors: Vet-Reviewed Causes & Concerns

All cats have beautiful eyes, and most have the same-colored eyes, but not all of them. Cats that have two different eye colors give them a unique look that us…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Cats Eat Sage? Vet-Verified Nutritional Info & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Sage? Vet-Verified Nutritional Info & Safety Guide

Every year when the holidays roll around, we all start looking for ways to include our pets in the festivities. One of the top ways people try to involve their…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Can Cats Eat Coconut Oil? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Coconut Oil? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Coconut oil has been used in kitchens for a long time. Over the past few years, however, it has become a household name. While your mother may not have used co…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Get Cat Urine Smells & Stains Out of a Couch: 6 Vet-Verified Tips

How to Get Cat Urine Smells & Stains Out of a Couch: 6 Vet-Verified Tips

Cats are funny, gorgeous, elegant, fluffy goofballs that we just can’t enough of! They can go from being completely adorable and loveable one minute to annoyin…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Eat Olives? Vet-Verified Nutritional Facts & Dietary Info

Can Cats Eat Olives? Vet-Verified Nutritional Facts & Dietary Info

Although they’re picky eaters who sometimes scoff at certain gourmet pet foods offerings, cats sometimes express interest in human foods. Veterinarians do not…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
10 Best Flea Drops for Cats - 2026 Reviews & Top Picks

10 Best Flea Drops for Cats - 2026 Reviews & Top Picks

Cats, whether they love to stay indoors or outdoors, are prone to catching fleas. When this happens, your pet is likely to itch, scratch, develop rashes, and e…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Are Australian Shepherds Hypoallergenic? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Are Australian Shepherds Hypoallergenic? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Did you want to adopt an Australian Shepherd but wondered if they are hypoallergenic? Unfortunately, Australian Shepherds are not hypoallergenic. However, it i…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock