Ask A Vet: Why Does My Cat Put Her Rear In My Face?
As humans, we have some societal restrictions (to say the least) with exposing our rears to other people, both new friends and old. For us,...
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Ask A Vet: Toxoplasmosis And Mental Illness. Should You Be Afraid Of Your Cat?
First there was a study that suggested that schizophrenia and other mental illnesses were linked to infection with the parasite, toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma organisms are tiny...
Breaking News: Canine Flu Can Infect Cats Too
Dog lovers are understandably concerned about the outbreaks of canine influenza in parts of the country. You can read more about the disease in dogs...
Ask A Vet: Why Does My Cat Sleep So Much?
Every living thing has an internal clock. Some people have overridden their natural tendencies, but animals remain true to their natural inclinations (unless people intervene)....
Ask A Vet: Why Is It Important To Care About Your Cat’s Teeth?
Dental disease in cats is not something that people talk about. Because cats do not typically pant in our faces like dogs do, their bad...
Ask A Vet: When Can “Natural” Harm My Cat?
Most cat lovers know that Tylenol and aspirin are toxic to cats. These are phenols and domestic cat show a remarkable sensitivity to adverse effects...
Ask A Vet: What Can I Do To Keep My Senior Cat Happy And Healthy?
Cats can live well into their 20s, but if your cat is older than 8 years, she is considered a senior cat. Older cats have...
Ask A Vet: Why Does My Cat Sleep On My Head?
Cat lovers wonder why their cats do certain things. There is almost always a reason, even though usually we are only guessing what it is....
Ask A Vet: My Cat Is Shedding More. Should I Worry?
Is your cat shedding more than usual? Cats shed and groom themselves regularly, but sometimes they seem to really be letting go of their hair....
Ask A Vet: Could My Cat Be In Pain?
Cats are notoriously difficult to assess for pain because of their specific tendency to hide weakness of any kind. Cat owners and veterinarians alike want...