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"Eufloria": Catnip Isn’t the Only Plant Scent Cats May Love
By Dr. Tony Buffington DVM, MS, PhD, DACVN, April 28, 2017Cats seem to rely on their noses to understand the world more than we humans do. Cats detect smells and sense pheromones (chemicals produced and released by other cats) through their olfactory… Full Article ›
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Want to Take Your Cat on a Walk? How I Do It
By Kristen Seymour, April 28, 2017I never expected my cat, Trixie, to buddy up to my dogs. To be honest, I was more focused on teaching her to love my husband. But somewhere over the last few years, she’s adopted my two dogs — Rudi,… Full Article ›
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Mama Shelter Cat Adopts Stray Kitten
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 26, 2017A young kitten got a second chance at life at an animal shelter in Arlington, Virginia. Firefly was very pregnant when she arrived at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, and gave birth to five… Full Article ›
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Firefighters Rescue Kittens From Fire Truck
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 20, 2017Firefighters are often called on to help free kittens from car engines. But a crew in Indianapolis found a litter of three in the hose bed of their own truck on Tuesday. The firefighters kept hearing… Full Article ›
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Feline Pneumonia: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 10, 2017Is your cat coughing, wheezing and producing nasty-looking snot from her nose? It’s not a run-of-the-mill cold as we might think of it. Cats can be prone to respiratory problems. If they go… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons the Savannah Might Be the Right Cat Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, April 7, 2017If you’re attracted to the call of the wild, you just might be attracted to the Savannah, an exotic-looking cat who often has a confident and charming personality. He tends to be friendly and can… Full Article ›
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Bulbs, Corms, Tubers and Rhizomes: What Potential Toxins Are Lurking Below the Soil?
By Dr. Tina Wismer DVM, DABVT, DABT, April 6, 2017Springtime flowers are beautiful, but some are potentially dangerous to our pets. The "bulb" plants can be toxic. Botanically speaking, flower bulbs come in many forms: true bulbs, corms, tubers,… Full Article ›
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Urinary Blockage in Cats: A Real Emergency
By Dr. Donna Spector DVM, DACVIM, April 4, 2017A urinary blockage occurs when there is an obstruction in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. When this happens it is difficult or impossible for a… Full Article ›
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Achoo! Could It Be Feline Calicivirus?
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, March 29, 2017If your cat is sneezing and sniffling, there can be lots of causes. But one thing to consider is feline calicivirus. This highly contagious virus is a common cause of respiratory disease in cats,… Full Article ›
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Can I Stop My Cat From Scratching My Sofa?
By Mikkel Becker, March 15, 2017My cat likes to hide under our couch and claw at the underside of it. It's driving me crazy. Can I get him to stop?You absolutely can teach your cat to not use your furniture as a scratching post —… Full Article ›
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Helpful Tips for Living With a Pet Who Is Deaf or Hearing-Impaired
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 14, 2017One of the sweetest things about my profession as a veterinarian is the opportunity to see the love shared between people and pets. What’s even more special is seeing the accommodations people make… Full Article ›
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Our Secret Weapons to Tackle Pet Odors
By Laura Cross , March 13, 2017Whether it’s a subtle scent or a sickening stench, pet odors are one of the biggest frustrations owners deal with. Constantly plugging your nose or apologizing for the smell is no way to live.… Full Article ›