Are you one of those sleep deprived kitten owners who are disturbed at wee hours in the morning with a scratching at the bottom of the door, a walk across the chest, a quick pounce over the bed, or a bellowing meow for a midnight snack? If your kitten wakes you up in the middle …
You’ve likely heard of cat naps, and lazy cats, and sunbathing cats, and snoozing cats. What are normal and healthy cat sleeping behaviors? Should you be worried about your own feline friend? Dr. Jess addresses some of the most common cat sleeping questions below: How Long Do Cats Normally Sleep? Just like humans, cats normally …
Cats easily can still your heart. We try our hardest to keep them safe and healthy and happy. So when the opportunity arises to treat your cat to some ‘human food’, it is a great idea to check on the safety of those foods first. How about bananas? They are healthy for most of us …
There are a lot of different factors that come together to create a cat’s life expectancy. Some cats live for only a few short years, while other felines can live for decades on end. Find out how long cats can live for when Dr. Jess answers, How long do cats live? Cat Life Expectancy Factors: …
Cats can slow or stop eating for a multitude of reasons. Whether you have a cat that is a picky eater, a stressed pet, or even if you feel that your feline friend is under the weather, your cat can only go without eating for so long without health problems becoming a concern. Find out …
You can tell a lot about a cat by their urine and any changes in their urination behaviors. Urine color, consistency, and amount can tell us so much, as well as the frequency of urination. Knowing how often do cats pee will help you monitor your own cat and help you know if and when …
How many nipples do cats have? What a funny question! It’s a question that veterinarians get a lot. You may not be comfortable asking your local vet about your cat’s nipples, so this article is here to answer some of the more common questions that vets get about this silly kitty topic. Dr. Jess will …
Why is your cat scratching themselves like crazy? They are strictly an indoor cat and there’s no way your cat has fleas…right? Even if your cat lives indoors, they are still at risk for sneaky fleas. Dr. Jess describes how indoor cats get fleas and how you can treat an infestation in your own home. …
Cats are known for licking, grooming, and scratching themselves on the regular. But what about extreme itchiness and rashes? If your cat has been recently diagnosed with feline miliary dermatitis, you should read on to understand what is going on with your pet and what treatment options you and your feline friend have. Dr. Jess …