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How to Tell If a Cat Has a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)? 7 Vet Approved Signs

How to Tell If a Cat Has a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)? 7 Vet Approved Signs

Cats are prone to a variety of urinary tract conditions, but urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not as common as they may seem. When they do develop UTIs, how…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Does Petting Reduce Stress in Cats? What Science Says

Does Petting Reduce Stress in Cats? What Science Says

We know petting cats brings us extraordinary health benefits, but do those same pats and snuggles have benefits for your cat? Petting cats has been studied sin…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Dogs Eat Zucchinis? Vet Approved Tips & FAQs

Can Dogs Eat Zucchinis? Vet Approved Tips & FAQs

Dogs can eat many different veggies. So, the next time you are chopping up some zucchini for dinner or a snack, toss your pup a piece or two! Zucchini is packe…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do Cats Like Feet? 6 Likely Reasons

Why Do Cats Like Feet? 6 Likely Reasons

Did you know that cats have up to 200 million scent receptors? To put it in perspective, humans have roughly 5 million scent receptors—needless to say, cats ha…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
How to Get a Cat to Drink More Water: Vet-Approved Tips

How to Get a Cat to Drink More Water: Vet-Approved Tips

Like every other living creature, staying well-hydrated is also essential for cats. While some cats naturally drink more water, others stay closer to their foo…

Jeff Weishaupt
By Jeff Weishaupt
Why Does Your Cat Reach Their Paw Out to You? 10 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Does Your Cat Reach Their Paw Out to You? 10 Vet-Verified Reasons

Your favorite cat can communicate with you plenty, despite the lack of speech, but there are times when you might not know just what your pet is trying to say.…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Are Cats Good at Catching Rats? Feline Hunting Behavior Explained

Are Cats Good at Catching Rats? Feline Hunting Behavior Explained

We all know that cats and rats don’t get along. So, if cats hate rats, that should solve a rodent problem quickly, right? They were the reason cats became dome…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Introduce Two Cats When One Is Aggressive (11 Vet-Approved Tips)

How to Introduce Two Cats When One Is Aggressive (11 Vet-Approved Tips)

Introducing new cats can be a challenge. It can be especially difficult if one cat has lived its entire life as the only cat in a household or if one cat has h…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Pomeranians Be Service Dogs? Small Dogs Can Also Save Lives (Vet-Reviewed)

Can Pomeranians Be Service Dogs? Small Dogs Can Also Save Lives (Vet-Reviewed)

Pomeranians are known for their undeniably cute looks and great companionship, but these adorable balls of fluff have more to offer than being playful lapdogs.…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Does Stress Cause Hair Loss in Cats? 5 Vet-Approved Tips to Reduce Distress

Does Stress Cause Hair Loss in Cats? 5 Vet-Approved Tips to Reduce Distress

Hair loss can be a challenging and frustrating issue for cats because it can be difficult figuring out its cause. In some cases, cats can experience hair loss…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim