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The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Note: This is part three of a three-part series. Click here to read parts one and two: In the final article

Dad jokes may not earn much appreciation from the audience, but few things give dads more pleasure than busting out a cleverly awful pun or one-liner. The only thing they enjoy more is when someone can throw a bad joke right back! Silly and unpredictable as they are, cats are perfect fodder to make a

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Most kittens are wild and energetic, but they grow up fast, and some reach maturity much faster than others. Olga wasn’t incredibly affectionate as a kitten, but she liked to play and got irritated if I ignored her; even

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Cats are known to be fastidious creatures, often devoting hours of their day to grooming, so it’s

Click Below to Skip Ahead The Russian Blue Siamese mix is a rare hybrid breed resulting from pairing a Russian Blue with a Siamese. These gorgeous cats are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal to their family members, but their appearance and remaining personality traits will depend entirely on which parent breed they favor. Read on to

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. I first encountered acupuncture in cats while working as a veterinary technician. One of the vets I worked with in Alaska

As cat owners, we know how stressful it can be getting our cats to the vet. Telehealth services are gaining traction in the pet industry, making it easy to receive veterinary advice and consultations from your home and taking some of the stress out of vet visits for both your cat and you. That’s why

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » If your cat has recently been coughing, you may wonder if something is going on that requires a veterinary examination, particularly if your companion’s cough sounds like they’re channeling a duck. The sounds cats make when coughing can often

Experienced cat owners know that no matter how much we bond with and learn about our pets, there will always be at least a few behaviors that leave us scratching our heads. Cats have all kinds of quirks ranging from entertaining to frustrating to just plain creepy, and if your cat is the type to

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. When the temperature and humidity increase in the late spring, I notice that Olga’s routine and habits change. Her increased shedding is a biological change that prepares her for the summer, but she also acts differently than she does

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. There’s a good chance that your cat is going to need their claws cut at some point,

It’s so silly for humans to think we’re the only ones with emotions. Not only can our cats experience a broad spectrum of emotions that humans share, but they also live entirely complicated lives that we don’t understand. When it comes to a cat losing another cat, is there a grief process? Do they miss

Bringing home a new Siamese Cat is a significant decision that will cause lifestyle changes. Along with getting used to living with a cat roommate, you’ll have to consider how much you’ll be spending on your cat every month. Siamese Cats have an average life expectancy of 10–15 years, so they’re certainly not a cheap

Before bringing home a new cat, you’ll have important decisions to make. One of the first is who will be your cat’s veterinarian, but before you establish care for your pet, you’ll need a name for their account. Choosing a cat name can be a daunting task, given how many options are out there. One

Our indoor cats love to explore their wild roots sometimes. They will sit longingly by the window, dreaming of what it might be like to clasp that little tufted titmouse in their fangs. When you open the door, they are ready to scoot out to explore the great unknown. If you allow your cat the

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), about 37 million households have cats. That comes out to 1.78 animals per home. With those numbers in mind, it’s a safe assumption that many cat owners were faced with the challenge of introducing two cats to one another, and some pet parents have more success than

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Domestic cats are talented climbers, leapers, and hunters, and although most love to view their environments from elevated positions, they also enjoy hiding in cramped spaces. Squeezing their bodies into small spaces is a skill most dogs probably envy,

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Over the next few weeks, with the reluctant help from my clan of cats, I will be

Our Final Verdict We give The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co brand an overall rating of 4.95 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 5/5 Ingredients: 5/5 Value: 4.8/5 If our kitties could thrive on love and affection alone, they would all live a long, healthy life. Unfortunately, we know it takes more than

Our Final Verdict We give All About Vibe Custom Shaped Pillow a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 4.5/5 Value: 5/5 All About Vibe has taken snuggling with your couch potato to a new level. Our custom cat pillow showcasing our matriarch feline, Mojave, became a fast favorite pillow in our

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Surgery of one’s own cat is one of the most difficult prospects cat owners experience. Surgery can either be something routine,

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Although some of them were mummified and buried with their owners, cats in ancient Egypt generally led privileged lives. The pharaohs’ felines had servants to care for them, and some Egyptian deities, like Bastet, were cats. You probably don’t

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I don’t know about you, but some of my cats are magic. It’s one thing for

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Pancake may be the queen of eating, but that’s generally always been the case. Cheese, roast chicken, dry food, treats, wet

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Indoor cats don’t live very exciting lives when their owners aren’t around to entertain them. They can play with toys and interactive games, tear up the furniture, and nibble on houseplants, but they prefer interacting with their owners to

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » It’s really scary when our pets become ill, particularly when they’re not acting like their normal selves. Often, one of the first signs that there’s something wrong with our cat is that they seem quiet, lethargic, or try to

Our Final Verdict We give Birdsbesafe products an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Quality: 4.5/5 Variety: 5/5 Value: 5/5 We’ve all watched National Geographic, which shows a lioness bolting from the brush to her unsuspecting prey. Such a cat’s agility, speed, timing, and precision is something to see. Which we do, albeit

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. There are certain sounds that cats cannot resist – peeling back the lid of a can, the

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Routine physical examinations are an integral part of preventative pet care. It is at these appointments that vaccinations are typically administered to our companion animals. But what does it mean if your cat begins throwing up after having vaccinations?

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. We all need somebody to lean on, croons the famous earworm by Bill Withers. And it’s true—at some point, or at