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Cat Health & Safety

When it comes to your pet’s health, don’t bark up the wrong tree! Get trusted advice on everything from basic dog care to safety do’s and don’ts.

  • Kristen Levine
  • Blog, Cat Health & Safety, Cat Lifestages, Cats, Senior Cat

How to Recognize and Control Your Cat’s Osteoarthritis Pain

Cats are masters at disguising their pain - but just because they try to hide it doesn’t mean they don’t experience it intensely. It’s up to us as cat parents to learn these silent and subtle pain signals and get…

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Why Is My Cat Shedding
  • Kristen Levine
  • Cat Grooming, Cat Health & Safety, Cats

Why Is My Cat Shedding So Much: 9 Reasons Why and When to Worry

Shedding is a normal part of a cat's life, but when should you be concerned? Stress, allergies, fungal infections, and other causes may trigger your cat to shed more than usual.

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How To Check Your Cat's Vital Signs
  • Kristen Levine
  • Adult Cat, Cat Health & Safety, Cats, Senior Cat

What’s the Normal Cat Heart Rate: Checking Your Feline’s Heartbeat and Other Vital Signs

In between wellness checks with your veterinarian, it's important to regularly monitor your cat's vital signs, including weight, respiratory rate, temperature, dental health, and overall behavioral changes. When you know what's normal for your cat, you can more readily detect warning signs early.

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Why Your Cat Is Meowing Nonstop
  • Kristen Levine
  • Adult Cat, Cat Behavior, Cat Health & Safety, Cats

Why Is My Cat Meowing So Much: 9 Common Reasons for Excessive Meowing

Decode your cat's meow! Wondering why your cat is meowing so much? Discover 7 reasons your cat may be talking a lot and what she's trying to tell you.

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Natural Cat Hairball Remedies
  • Kristen Levine
  • Adult Cat, Cat Grooming, Cat Health & Safety, Cats, Solutions (Faux Paws)

The Best Cat Hairball Remedy: 12 Solutions That Really Work

Is your cat coughing up hairballs? Here are 10 natural cat hairball remedies that really work. Plus, learn why they get them, when they become dangerous, and how to clean them up properly.

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Cat Reaching For Vegetables
  • Kristen Levine
  • Blog, Cat Health & Safety, Cats

The Giant List of Vegetables That Cats Can Eat

When you're making dinner and your cat's begging for a taste, you might wonder if there are any vegetables cats can eat. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they get 100% of their nutrients from meat-based proteins and fats. Unlike their…

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Why Is My Cat Coughing And Sneezing
  • Kristen Levine
  • Blog, Cat Health & Safety, Cats

Why Is My Cat Coughing and Sneezing? Is It a Cold?

As flu and cold viruses circulate, it's pretty typical to hear a sniffle, sneeze, or cough here or there. But what happens when those sounds are coming from your cat?! It may leave you wondering: Why is my cat coughing…

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  • Kristen Levine
  • Adult Cat, Cat Health & Safety, Cat Lifestages, Cats

How Often Should You Take Your Cat To The Vet?

As a pet parent, your cat’s health is a priority. But it can be difficult to know how often you should take your cat to the vet. Regular wellness checks can make the difference between a sick kitty and one…

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Why Senior Cats Get Dehydrated
  • Kristen Levine
  • Cat Health & Safety, Cats, Senior Cat

3 Reasons Why Older Cats Get Dehydrated and How to Help Them

If your older cat is dehydrated, it could signal your cat has a serious disease, such as kidney disease, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism and should see a veterinarian right away. There are tell-tale signs your cat is dehydrated and easy at-home measures to take to keep your cat hydrated.

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How To Help Your Cat Lose Weight
  • Kristen Levine
  • Adult Cat, Cat Health & Safety, Cats

7 Things to Do Right Now to Help Your Fat Cat Lose Weight

Chubby kitties may be cute, but extra pounds can hurt their health. Here are 7 ways to help your cat lose weight and live a purr-fectly healthy life.

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  • Kristen Levine
  • Adult Cat, Cat Behavior, Cat Health & Safety, Cats

4 Purr-fectly Normal Reasons Why Your Cat Is Drooling

Is your cat drooling? Are they just drooling when they're happy, or is something else going on? Here are 4 purr-fectly normal reasons why your cat is drooling, as well as signs that you may need a veterinarian's help.

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  • Kristen Levine
  • Adult Cat, Cat Health & Safety, Cats

The Best Ways to Get Rid of Fleas on Your Cat and In Your House

Yes, indoor cats can get fleas! Take these steps to prevent fleas from getting on your cat. And if the pests make it inside your home, follow my simple solutions to get them out of your house before an infestation takes over.

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