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Can Cats Eat Sour Cream? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Sour Cream? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Sour cream is a delicious topping on various foods, but is it safe for our feline friends? Though it's not recommended, plain sour cream has no specific proper…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Dates? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Dates? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Dates are tasty and sweet for healthy desserts or mid-afternoon snacks. Many of the foods that we enjoy can be dangerous to our feline family members, though.…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Tell if a Cat Is Choking & What to Do (Vet-Approved)

How to Tell if a Cat Is Choking & What to Do (Vet-Approved)

Choking is a serious event that requires immediate attention to save a cat’s life. However, it can be difficult to determine if a cat is choking because they u…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Separation Anxiety: Vet-Verified Signs, Causes & Treatment

How to Tell If Your Cat Has Separation Anxiety: Vet-Verified Signs, Causes & Treatment

Cats are considered to be independent creatures, so it’s hard to believe that they might suffer from separation anxiety. Cats are actually quite social and for…

Chelsie Fraser
By Chelsie Fraser
How to Tell If a Lost Cat Is Microchipped & What to Do Next (Vet-Approved Tips)

How to Tell If a Lost Cat Is Microchipped & What to Do Next (Vet-Approved Tips)

Having your cat microchipped is one of the best ways to ensure that you are reunited with them if they should ever go missing. Collars with identification tags…

Chelsie Fraser
By Chelsie Fraser
Can Cats Eat Stink Bugs? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Stink Bugs? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

The stink bug is an insect found in Asia but is causing widespread issues with its invasive status, including in the US. Not only do they cause severe damage t…

Sophie Herlihy
By Sophie Herlihy
Can Cats Drink Soda? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

Can Cats Drink Soda? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

Cats are curious animals that like to test their boundaries and try new things. Sometimes, cats become interested in questionable things, and we must determine…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
How to Tell if a Cat Has Arthritis: 8 Vet-Reviewed Signs

How to Tell if a Cat Has Arthritis: 8 Vet-Reviewed Signs

Many people may have heard of arthritis, but some may not know what it actually is, only understanding that it is a condition that affects the joints. Arthriti…

Sophie Herlihy
By Sophie Herlihy
Can Cats Eat Popsicles? What You Need to Know!

Can Cats Eat Popsicles? What You Need to Know!

Popsicles are wonderful summer treats. They’re sweet and cold, and you can make them at home with little effort. Popsicles will satisfy even the pickiest of ch…

Chelsie Fraser
By Chelsie Fraser
Can Cats Eat Frosting? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

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

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that they require meat in their diet to survive. But cat owners know that their cats like to sample different foods a…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove