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Can Cats Eat Sherbet? Vet-Verified Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Sherbet? Vet-Verified Safety Guide

If you’ve settled into your favorite chair with a bowl of delicious sherbet and your cat is watching you with those big eyes, you might be tempted to let your…

Do Cats Shed Their Claws? Vet-Approved Answer

Do Cats Shed Their Claws? Vet-Approved Answer

If you have a cat, chances are you have found hollow claw-shaped pieces of nail in various locations around the house. This is completely normal and nothing to…

What Happens if a Cat’s Whiskers Are Clipped? (Vet Answer)

What Happens if a Cat’s Whiskers Are Clipped? (Vet Answer)

One of the most distinguishing features of a cat must be its whiskers, but what exactly are whiskers? What purpose do they serve, and what happens if you were…

Cat Dementia: Signs & Treatment Tips (Vet Answer)

Cat Dementia: Signs & Treatment Tips (Vet Answer)

As we get older, it's not just our bodies that age; our organs do too. One of the organs that undergoes this age-related change is the brain. Its deterioration…

Can Cats Eat Vaseline? Vet-Reviewed Health & Safety Facts

Can Cats Eat Vaseline? Vet-Reviewed Health & Safety Facts

No home medicine cabinet is complete without the legendary tub of Vaseline. Its uses in the home and on the person seem to be endless! But although it is prove…

Can Cats Eat Gum? 3 Vet-Approved Health Risks

Can Cats Eat Gum? 3 Vet-Approved Health Risks

When many of us were young, we were scared witless by the perceived dangers of swallowing gum. After all, we were told that it would stay in our stomach for 80…

Can Cats Eat Chia Grass? Nutritional Health & Safety Guide

Can Cats Eat Chia Grass? Nutritional Health & Safety Guide

In some ancient cultures, chia seeds were a staple food. Recently, these seeds have again gained popularity for their tremendous health benefits. The seeds pro…

Can Cats Drink Smartwater or Flavored Water? Vet Approved Nutrition Facts & Info

Can Cats Drink Smartwater or Flavored Water? Vet Approved Nutrition Facts & Info

Like all animals, cats need water to survive. Water is essential for overall health and bodily functions. We, humans, have seemingly limitless water choices fo…