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Why Does My Cat's Breath Smell? 7 Vet-Reviewed Causes Explained

Why Does My Cat's Breath Smell? 7 Vet-Reviewed Causes Explained

Cats typically don't have bad breath issues, but it's often possible to get a whiff of something pungent if your cat just ate a few bites of tuna or something…

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By Lorre Luther
How to Pick Up a Kitten: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Pick Up a Kitten: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

Kittens are adorable, and looking at one can melt anyone’s heart. However, kittens, particularly the smallest ones, must be handled with extra care as they’re…

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By Lorre Luther
Why Do Puppies Get Hiccups? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & FAQ

Why Do Puppies Get Hiccups? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & FAQ

Believe it or not, dogs and puppies get hiccups just like people, and diaphragmatic contractions cause them. The diaphragm is a muscle between your dog's chest…

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By Lorre Luther
Why Do My Cats Eyes Dilate? 7 Reasons

Why Do My Cats Eyes Dilate? 7 Reasons

Pupils are the black-looking “holes'' in the center of your pet’s iris that control the amount of light that gets into your cat's eyes. They’re at the center o…

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By Lorre Luther
Flehmen Response in Cats: Vet Verified Facts

Flehmen Response in Cats: Vet Verified Facts

If you have ever seen a cat take a quick sniff of something and then pull their lips back in a grimace, you may have wondered what was happening. That second,…

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By Lorre Luther
Could a Cat Survive in a World Without Humans? Interesting Facts

Could a Cat Survive in a World Without Humans? Interesting Facts

If you've recently spent too much time watching nature films, you may wonder if your cat could survive in a world without humans. On the one hand, there isn’t…

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By Lorre Luther
Camping With Cats: 12 Tips & Tricks

Camping With Cats: 12 Tips & Tricks

Since so many people love camping with dogs, you may wonder if bringing your feline companion along when exploring the great outdoors is possible. It depends e…

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By Lorre Luther
Which Breed is Smudge the Cat? Origin & Memes

Which Breed is Smudge the Cat? Origin & Memes

Smudge burst on the scene back in 2018 when Tumblr showed a picture of him sitting at a fully decked table looking at a plate of vegetables with undisguised co…

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By Lorre Luther
Is Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Cats Effective? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQs

Is Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Cats Effective? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQs

Radioactive iodine is a treatment option for cats with hyperthyroidism, a disease caused by overactive thyroid glands producing increased amounts of thyroid ho…

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By Lorre Luther
My Dog Smells Bad All of a Sudden: Vet-Verified Signs, Causes & Remedies

My Dog Smells Bad All of a Sudden: Vet-Verified Signs, Causes & Remedies

While it's normal for dogs to have a distinctive scent, if your dog's regular fragrance suddenly becomes intense, you may wonder if you should be concerned and…

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By Lorre Luther