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How Much Exercise Does a Cat Need? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

How Much Exercise Does a Cat Need? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Cats are different from dogs when it comes to activity. Dogs seem more upbeat about playing and are always up for a game of fetch or tug-of-war. Exercise is im…

Can Cats Get COVID? 7 Signs and Treatments

Can Cats Get COVID? 7 Signs and Treatments

COVID has been one of the most contagious diseases for the last couple of years. While it’s commonly known that COVID affects humans, it can also affect variou…

Pretty Litter Colors: What Do They Mean? (With Color Chart)

Pretty Litter Colors: What Do They Mean? (With Color Chart)

Because cats are so good at hiding when they’re not feeling well, they can become sick before their owners know anything is wrong. Pretty Litter, a product fir…

Can Bird Mites Live on Cats? Vet Approved Facts & Ways To Get Rid of Them

Can Bird Mites Live on Cats? Vet Approved Facts & Ways To Get Rid of Them

Cats and birds have quite a relationship. This predator-prey dynamic results in an interesting relationship. Occasionally, transmission of diseases and parasit…

4 Types of Cat Scratchers (with Pictures)

4 Types of Cat Scratchers (with Pictures)

Cats need to scratch. It is not just something they do sometimes—it is a natural behavior all cats need to do. Therefore, it is important to provide cats with…

Can You Crate a Cat at Night? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Tips

Can You Crate a Cat at Night? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Tips

If your cat keeps you up at night, you may be at your wit’s end trying to figure out how to get a decent night’s sleep. Crating your cat at night may have cros…

Does Pine-Sol Kill Fleas? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety

Does Pine-Sol Kill Fleas? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety

Disclaimer: The information about these products has been fact-checked by one of our licensed veterinarians, but the purpose of this post is not to diagnose il…

How to Pick Up a Cat Like a Veterinarian: Vet-Approved Tips & Guide

How to Pick Up a Cat Like a Veterinarian: Vet-Approved Tips & Guide

It's hard to pick up a scared or injured cat without getting scratched or bitten, especially if they're not used to being handled. However, learning to pick up…