Ask A Vet: Why Does My Tabby Cat Have An “M” On Her Forehead?
The tabby M comes from the tabby gene's Agouti pathway. See why nearly all tabby cats have it, which patterns show it boldest, and why...
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Ask A Vet: Why Does My Cat Sleep On My Clothes?
Cats are definitely unique and sometimes quirky. It is why we love them. They love to develop habits and have very specific preferences. Some cats...
Ask A Vet: Why Does My Cat Sleep In My Chair?
Have you ever gone to sit down and when you pull out the chair, your cat lifts his head and looks up at you with...
Ask A Vet: 5 Tips To Keep Your Cat Faithfully Using The Litter Box
A cat with inappropriate elimination issues can be frustrating. Sometimes there's a medical reason for urinating outside the box, so visit your vet first to...
How Often Should I Really Clean My Cat’s Litter Box?
Cats are fastidious creatures who use their waste to send territorial messages to rival cats. They can develop aversions to an area that's not kept...
From The Vet: 5 Things You Can Do To Help Protect Your Cat From Thyroid Disease
Hyperthyroidism (excessive production of thyroid hormone) in cats is growing more common. It is estimated that 10% of all senior cats will be affected by...
From The Vet: 3 Things You Need To Know About Your Cat’s Eyes
Cat eyes are so beautiful that jewels have been named after them. Cat's eye (chrysoberyl) is a gemstone of the alexandrite family that is known...
Ask A Vet: Why Doesn’t My Cat Sniff Me Like My Dog?
Everyone knows what dogs do when they greet you. Sometimes they frantically sniff you, possibly in a very invasive and private way. But when cats...
Ask A Vet: Why Does My Cat Shed Less In Winter?
Let Dr. Kathryn Primm, DVM, tell you why your cat's shedding seems less when the days grow short and cool. Some people notice that their...
Ask A Vet: Should I Worry About My Cat Going Under Anesthesia?
All cats get sick sometime. Most cats will require some sort of anesthesia at some point. Whether it is to be spayed or neutered or...