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Is Febreze Safe for Cats? Vet-Reviewed Health Facts

Is Febreze Safe for Cats? Vet-Reviewed Health Facts

For many years, we used household cleaners and fresheners without any thought to the contents and safety of those products. The assumption was that if it was o…

How Long Will It Take to Neuter a Cat? Vet-Approved Facts & Tips

How Long Will It Take to Neuter a Cat? Vet-Approved Facts & Tips

Having your cat neutered has lifelong benefits, such as making them calmer, stopping them from making home smell like pee, and reducing the risk of cancer and…

How Long Will It Take a Cat to Digest Food? Vet-Approved Facts

How Long Will It Take a Cat to Digest Food? Vet-Approved Facts

Is your kitty rushing off to the litter box minutes after they’ve eaten? Or are they throwing up the kibble right after mealtime? If so, you might be concerned…

Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Drinking Water? 2 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Drinking Water? 2 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

“Ack…aaaack…aaaaaaacccckkk…hurk!” Every cat owner knows the sound of their cat’s retching and is about to throw up on something they love. Owners in multi-cat…

How Long Will It Take to Spay a Cat? Vet-Reviewed Facts

How Long Will It Take to Spay a Cat? Vet-Reviewed Facts

Taking your cat in to be spayed can be a nerve-wracking time for you. There are risks associated with any anesthetic and surgical procedure, and spaying is no…

Why Do Cats Like Scratching Posts So Much? Vet Approved Benefits & Facts

Why Do Cats Like Scratching Posts So Much? Vet Approved Benefits & Facts

There are scratching posts at every pet store and everywhere you look online. You may be on the fence about offering one to your finicky feline. Will they even…

7 Common Oriental Shorthair Cat Health Problems (Vet-Reviewed)

7 Common Oriental Shorthair Cat Health Problems (Vet-Reviewed)

The Oriental Shorthair is a Siamese hybrid cat developed in England in the 20th century. Like Siamese cats, Oriental Shorthairs develop strong attachments to t…

Himalayan Cat Grooming (Step-by-Step Guide)

Himalayan Cat Grooming (Step-by-Step Guide)

Himalayans have beautiful, silky coats that are irresistible to touch. However, it does take some work to keep these coats healthy and soft. Since Himalayans h…