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Why Does My Cat... Eat Mice?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, April 25, 2017Cat owners often ask me why their cat insists on eating mice, especially when there is a perfectly good bowl of commercial cat food available to her. The answer is in your cat’s biology, ancestry and… Full Article ›
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Video: Why Does My Cat... Like to Curl Up in Small Spaces?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, February 21, 2017There are probably plenty of comfortable places in your home for your cat to sleep. So why do we tend to find our feline friends snoozing in cardboard boxes, wicker baskets, bathroom sinks and other… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn't My Cat... Like To Be Held?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, January 9, 2017Veterinarians get a lot of questions about pets, and not all of them are about health. Often, pet owners ask about seemingly random behaviors. Cat lovers, in particular, typically want to get a… Full Article ›
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Video: Why Does My Cat... Like to Sit Up High?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, December 12, 2016If you’re a cat owner, we bet your feline spends a lot of time hanging out on top of your fridge or your bookshelves, or in some other lofty space in your home. So why does she prefer to survey her… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn't My... Cat Purr?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, November 21, 2016Isn’t the purr a marvelous vocalization? It’s not only a soothing sound, it’s something we can feel as we cuddle with our cats. For many people, the purr is one of the best things about living with… Full Article ›
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Cat Behavior Myths: 5 More Decoded
By Mikkel Becker, October 17, 2016Unfortunately, there are far too many myths out there about why our cats do the things they do, and more than a few of these misconceptions cast our cats in a negative light. I recently wrote about… Full Article ›
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Is My Pet Drinking Enough Water?
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, October 12, 2016Animals have an instinctual drive to consume enough water to meet their daily requirements. The average amount of water for a dog or cat to drink each day is roughly 1 cup per 10 pounds of body… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Play With Toilet Paper?
By Mikkel Becker, October 5, 2016My cat constantly plays with the toilet paper — she unrolls it and bats it around and makes a huge mess. Why does she do this, and is there some way to put a stop to this behavior?Having your house… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn't My Cat... Sleep in Bed With Me?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, September 26, 2016Why cats choose to sleep where they do is a question for the ages. Cats are a law unto themselves. They’re a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, to quote Winston Churchill. He was talking… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Eat Grass or Houseplants?
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, September 22, 2016As many cat owners know, our feline friends often seem to love to eat grass and many household plants. While no one knows for sure why cats engage in this behavior, there are many theories as to… Full Article ›
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5 Common Cat Behavior Myths Debunked
By Mikkel Becker, September 13, 2016Did you know that there are more pet cats in the United States than there are pet dogs? Despite their popularity — and perhaps thanks to their mysteriousness — cats are commonly misunderstood in ways… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn’t My Cat… Like Catnip?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , September 12, 2016I get this question more often than you might think. People invest beaucoup bucks in catnip toys, and their cats just sniff and walk away. It’s a disappointment for anyone who has seen a cat in… Full Article ›