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Dr. Paola Cuevas

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Why Do Cats Have Barbed Penises? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Why Do Cats Have Barbed Penises? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

If you’ve ever witnessed two cats mating, you notice that the experience seems rather painful for the female. Female cats tend to make screaming noises during…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
Why Does My Cat Eat My Hair? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Eat My Hair? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Our feline friends are very peculiar little animals that can exhibit some unusual behaviors from time to time. We must learn to identify certain behaviors in o…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Cats Like to Be Pet: Science-Based Facts & FAQ

How Cats Like to Be Pet: Science-Based Facts & FAQ

You would think that where cats like to be mainly touched differs from individual to individual. However, this is not particularly true! While a cat’s favorite…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
How to Introduce Kittens to Food Instead of Milk: 8 Vet-Reviewed Steps

How to Introduce Kittens to Food Instead of Milk: 8 Vet-Reviewed Steps

Around 4 weeks of age, kittens need to be introduced to solid food. Typically, they won't consume that much at first. Instead, it'll just be a few bites here a…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Why Do Cats Bite Each Other’s Necks? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Cats Bite Each Other’s Necks? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Your cats are just casually hanging out when suddenly, one of them pounces on the other and starts biting their neck. Why on earth is this happening? We know t…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
When Do Kittens Start Pooping? (With Poo Color Chart)

When Do Kittens Start Pooping? (With Poo Color Chart)

If you have just adopted a kitten, congratulations on becoming a parent! You are in for a lot of fun soon. You will most likely have many questions regarding k…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
Why Do Cats Love to Look Out of Windows? 10 Vet-Verified Reasons For This Behaviour

Why Do Cats Love to Look Out of Windows? 10 Vet-Verified Reasons For This Behaviour

Why do cats spend so much time staring out windows? This is a question many cat owners have probably asked themselves. It may seem like a boring thing to do fo…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Many Nipples Do Cats Have? Feline Anatomy Facts (Vet-Verified)

How Many Nipples Do Cats Have? Feline Anatomy Facts (Vet-Verified)

Have you ever wondered why some mammals have so many nipples when humans seem to get by with just two? You’ve probably landed here because you’ve got a cat at…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Why Do Cats “Bunny Kick”? Understanding If They're Playful or Aggressive

Why Do Cats “Bunny Kick”? Understanding If They're Playful or Aggressive

The list of things that cats do that make us wonder, laugh, or even become annoyed seems to be ever-growing. Even so, we are always trying to figure out why th…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Do Cats Like to Be Kissed? Understanding Feline Affection

Do Cats Like to Be Kissed? Understanding Feline Affection

We love our cats, and it's only natural to want to show our affection in ways that we're already used to, like with kisses. But every animal displays affection…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove