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Dr. Tabitha Henson

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How to Tell if Your Cat Is in Pain: Vet-Reviewed Signs & Causes

How to Tell if Your Cat Is in Pain: Vet-Reviewed Signs & Causes

As cat owners, it’s our responsibility to keep our cats healthy and meet their needs. But sometimes, it’s hard to meet the needs of an animal that doesn’t act…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Are Jade Plants Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Safety Facts

Are Jade Plants Toxic to Cats? Vet-Verified Safety Facts

Jade plants are unique flowering succulent’s plants that are native to Southern Africa. Jade plants are popular all over the world and are well known for their…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Tell if Cat Mating is Successful: Vet-Reviewed Signs & FAQ

How to Tell if Cat Mating is Successful: Vet-Reviewed Signs & FAQ

If you are new to breeding your cats, it can be a little tricky at first to figure out when your cats are ready to mate and whether mating is successful. A suc…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
How to Tell If a Cat Is Stressed: Vet-Reviewed Signs to Look Out For

How to Tell If a Cat Is Stressed: Vet-Reviewed Signs to Look Out For

We all know how it feels to be stressed out. But the last thing that you want is to have a stressed-out cat. Not only because it will end up adding to our own…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Eat Poppy Seeds? Vet Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Poppy Seeds? Vet Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Most people have probably eaten something with poppy seeds at some point. Poppy seeds are well known for being an opiate, so if your cat scarfed down part of y…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Eat Quinoa? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Quinoa? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Cats are carnivores that get most of their nutrients from animal protein. They have little need for the carbohydrates and plant foods that we humans require to…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Cats Eat Turmeric? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Turmeric? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

We all know turmeric and its use in cuisine, particularly as one of the major ingredients in curry powder. You may also know that it has a number of health ben…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Cats Drink Alkaline Water? Vet-Approved Facts

Can Cats Drink Alkaline Water? Vet-Approved Facts

Hydration is a problem for domesticated cats, and many are not inclined to drink water as frequently as they should. Feral cats depend on their prey to provide…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Ear Mites in 4 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Tell If Your Cat Has Ear Mites in 4 Vet-Approved Steps

Ear mites, or otodectes cynotis, are tiny parasites that are usually found in the ear canals or skin surfaces of cats, dogs, ferrets, and rabbits. These surfac…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Skittles? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Skittles? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

As a pet owner, it is common to wonder what different types of human foods our pets can and cannot eat. Whether you want to offer your cat occasional treats, o…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove