Adult Cats

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Sterilization of an animal is a surgical procedure where certain reproductive organs are removed, making the animal unable to produce offspring and eliminating behavior that is related to the breeding...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

What Is Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats?Hepatic lipidosis is a common cause of liver failure in cats. Any cat can develop the condition, but it is most commonly seen in middle-aged cats who are (or were) overweight...

Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, CAWA

“Adventure cat” is not a new cat breed—rather, the term encompasses a new attitude toward cat parenthood. An adventure cat is a feline who, rather than stay indoors snoozing, joins their pet parents outside...

Liz Bales, VMD

Are you still seeing fleas after using a topical flea prevention treatment? What should you do now? This is a question asked by frustrated people with itchy pets every day. You might be applying the medication...

Jamie Lovejoy, DVM

For many pet parents, getting your cat to the vet is a stressful experience—both for you and your kitty. But if your cat is showing signs of illness or discomfort, schedule an appointment with your vet...

Nicole LaForest, LVT, BSc, MPH

More than 46 million homes in the U.S. have a cat. But if you’re allergic, opening your house to a feline friend can be … complicated. That said, there are some “hypoallergenic” cats that can be a good...