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Is Ivy Toxic to Cats? Keeping Your Cat Safe

Is Ivy Toxic to Cats? Keeping Your Cat Safe

As a cat owner, it’s your responsibility to keep your pet safe. This includes being wary of anything that can cause harm to your cat, including some houseplant…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Is Baby’s Breath Toxic to Cats? Keep Your Cat Safe

Is Baby’s Breath Toxic to Cats? Keep Your Cat Safe

Baby’s breath is a beautiful blooming plant that grows thin green stems and small white flowers. This flowering plant can be grown in households or planted in…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Rosemary? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Rosemary? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts & FAQ

When it comes to plants, cats tend to nibble on them, despite being carnivores. So, if you have cats, you’ll likely find them nomming on your houseplants at on…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Cats Eat Gingerbread? Vet Reviewed Nutritional Facts & Info

Can Cats Eat Gingerbread? Vet Reviewed Nutritional Facts & Info

We love our cats and want to give them treats every now and then. Sometimes those treats are people food rather than cat treats, which is generally okay if you…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Cats Eat Mealworms? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Mealworms? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

You know that saying about how curiosity killed the cat? There is a good reason for it. You wouldn’t be the first cat owner to find out that their precious pet…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
Can Cats Eat Prunes? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Prunes? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Lots of fruits can be dehydrated into a tasty, shriveled snack that is good for our health. Similar to how grapes can be made into raisins, plums are a sweet a…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
Can Cats Eat Duck? Nutritional Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Duck? Nutritional Facts & Safety Guide

If cats are carnivores, does that mean it is okay for them to eat all types of meat? We already know they love chicken and turkey, but would, let’s say, duck,…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
Can Cats Eat Bell Peppers? What You Need to Know!

Can Cats Eat Bell Peppers? What You Need to Know!

Bursting with flavor, red, yellow, green, and orange bell peppers find their way into many cuisines from all over the world. Whether you like them raw or groun…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
Can Cats Eat Beggin’ Strips? Risks & Alternatives

Can Cats Eat Beggin’ Strips? Risks & Alternatives

If you own both dogs and cats, you might find your pets coveting each other’s treats. Many dog treats, like Beggin’ Strips, might be tempting to your cat. But…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Can Cats Eat Jicama? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Jicama? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

You may have seen a brown, turnip shaped root vegetable in the produce aisle of your local store. Or maybe you’ve seen something called a “jicama” for sale in…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen