cats

Long-hair black kitten with chronic upper respiratory infection
Upper respiratory infections, sometimes called URIs or “cat flu,” are common in cats of all ages — from kittens to the elderly....Read More
This woman chose just the right pet for her and her family: a medium-sized dog from the local shelter who is oh-so-sweet.
Sharing your life with an animal has great benefits and can bring you great joy....Read More
Gray cat sleeping on an orange cushion
Would you love to be able to sleep through the night without your cat waking you up?...Read More
Gray and white cat on a cat tree shelf looking at the camera
If you have cats, you’ve probably seen one of them throw up at one time or another. It is common for cats to vomit, but it’s never normal for them to do so....Read More
This longhair gray tabby cat was scared of sudden movements, but her anxiety has improved greatly.
The first thing to understand regarding a cat’s fear of sudden motion or movement is that this is part of the nature of every animal....Read More
These three shorthair domestic cats used to be scared of one another, but they all get along fabulously now.
The first thing to consider is whether the fear represents a change in your cat’s usual behavior....Read More
Black cat and her person. This kitty is very scared of noises, but his person is helping him overcome his fear.
Why is my cat scared of noises? Just as in humans, all cats have some degree of normal fear when they hear loud, sudden or strange noises....Read More
White cat with ringworm
In cats, ringworm is a very common contagious skin infection — and it’s not actually a worm at all....Read More
Young kitty who is at the vet for a cat wellness checkup
Cats are special creatures: finicky, yet often easy to satisfy. Aloof, but affectionate. Sometimes easy to understand, but often mysterious....Read More
Orange tabby cat who is losing some fur licking his paw
Is your cat losing her fur? Hair loss in felines (alopecia) can occur for many different reasons, so identifying what’s behind a cat’s loss of fur may take some work....Read More