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Dr. Paola Cuevas

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3 Most Common Cat Allergies & Their Signs: Vet-Approved Facts

3 Most Common Cat Allergies & Their Signs: Vet-Approved Facts

All cats scratch and bite their skin. However, itching, biting, redness, hair loss, and excessive or continual licking can be signs of allergies. As with human…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Why Do Cats Love Lasers So Much? Vet-Reviewed Theories, Facts & FAQ

Why Do Cats Love Lasers So Much? Vet-Reviewed Theories, Facts & FAQ

Some cats are simply obsessed with lasers. However, why they are obsessed with lasers is a bit of an issue. The science is pretty sparse on this subject. There…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Why Do Cats Chase Their Tails? Behavioral Reasons & Advice (Vet Answer)

Why Do Cats Chase Their Tails? Behavioral Reasons & Advice (Vet Answer)

We would have to admit that watching a cat chasing their tail looks funny. In the case of kittens chasing the tail, this is considered a normal behavior; it se…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Where Do Cats Come From? Origins, History & Domestication

Where Do Cats Come From? Origins, History & Domestication

Over 45 million American households have at least one cat among their family members.1 Unlike dogs, felines have different relationships with their owners. Som…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Why Do Cats Like to Be Pet? 5 Science-Based Reasons (With Infographic)

Why Do Cats Like to Be Pet? 5 Science-Based Reasons (With Infographic)

Cats are some of the most remarkable animals in the world. Cats have been living alongside humans for thousands of years through a process of domestication inf…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
10 Smells That Attract Cats: Vet Approved Scents Your Kitty Will Love

10 Smells That Attract Cats: Vet Approved Scents Your Kitty Will Love

Cats’ noses contain odor-sensitive cells that are almost 40 times more powerful than our human noses.1 Cats use their superior sense of smell for mating, hunti…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Do Male Cats Have Nipples? Vet-Verified Feline Anatomy Facts

Do Male Cats Have Nipples? Vet-Verified Feline Anatomy Facts

Have you ever wondered if male cats have nipples? If so, what function and purpose do they serve? The answer to this question is yes. Male cats do, in fact, ha…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Do Cats Understand Words? Science-Based Facts & FAQ

Do Cats Understand Words? Science-Based Facts & FAQ

A poll of cat owners found that the average cat owner spends more than 3.5 hours per week just talking to their cats1. The same poll found that over 90% of the…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Cats Smile? Science-Backed Facts & FAQs

Can Cats Smile? Science-Backed Facts & FAQs

We know that our cats have emotions. Their biology and behavior are living proof that this statement is true. It’s easy to know when your pet is upset or conte…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Human-Grade Cat Food: What It Is & How It’s Different

Human-Grade Cat Food: What It Is & How It’s Different

When it comes to your cats' food, there is a long list of claims to consider in deciding what ultimately goes in their bowl. As a diligent pet-parent, you've p…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove