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Are Pussy Willows Toxic To Cats? Keeping Your Cat Safe

Are Pussy Willows Toxic To Cats? Keeping Your Cat Safe

Cats are obligate carnivores, so you wouldn’t imagine they’d willingly eat a lot of green things. Cats are also inquisitive animals who want to learn more abou…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Are Dahlias Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Are Dahlias Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Dahlias are absolutely beautiful flowers and a common choice for those looking to spruce up their home with some freshness. However, dahlias are unfortunately…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Is Echeveria Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Safe Plants for Felines

Is Echeveria Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Safe Plants for Felines

Succulents are plants native to desert locations that get their name from their thick, fleshy, sap-filled leaves. If you’re a cat lover who also loves succulen…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Do Dog DNA Tests Work? DNA Testing Explained

How Do Dog DNA Tests Work? DNA Testing Explained

The market for DNA testing kits has grown substantially within the past several years. More and more people are developing a curiosity, not just for their own…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
How to Tell If a Cat Needs to Pee: Our Step-by-Step Guide (Vet-Approved)

How to Tell If a Cat Needs to Pee: Our Step-by-Step Guide (Vet-Approved)

In general, cats are good at taking care of themselves. Once they’re familiar with where the litter box is, they’ll go when they need to. Sometimes, however, t…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Tell if Your Cat Has a Tick: 8 Vet-Approved Steps to Locate & Remove

How to Tell if Your Cat Has a Tick: 8 Vet-Approved Steps to Locate & Remove

Ticks are small, eight-legged arachnids that feed on the blood of an animal or human host. Once a tick latches onto the skin, it can remain there for several d…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Cool Down Your Cat: Summer Safety Tips & How To Prevent Overheating

How to Cool Down Your Cat: Summer Safety Tips & How To Prevent Overheating

When people get overheated, there are some obvious signs: sweating, feeling fatigued or dizzy, increase in temperature. People can also tell others if they are…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Can Cats Eat Carob Chocolate Substitute? Health & Safety Facts

Can Cats Eat Carob Chocolate Substitute? Health & Safety Facts

Most of us know that chocolate, while delicious, is very dangerous to our pets if ingested. Chocolate toxicity is most common among dogs, but this sweet treat…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Why Does My Cat Keep Going To The Litter Box But Nothing Happens?

Why Does My Cat Keep Going To The Litter Box But Nothing Happens?

Unless your cat leaves a particularly smelly deposit, you probably don’t pay too much attention when they go to the litter box. Everybody poops, after all, and…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Cats Eat Dog Pill Pockets? Nutritional Facts & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Dog Pill Pockets? Nutritional Facts & Safety Guide

Unless you're really fortunate, at some point in your life as a cat owner, you'll probably find yourself needing to give your cat medication. While some medica…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray