How Long Do Cats Live? Here's What to Expect
by
Jamie Lovejoy, DVM

Thanks to advances in feline medicine, nutrition, and care, our house cats are living longer, healthier lives. And it’s a pet parent’s responsibility to help their kitty reach those golden years by giving...

How to Stop Cats From Scratching the Furniture
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Hannah Hart, DVM

When cats scratch furniture, carpets, and other personal belongings, it’s often labeled an “inappropriate” behavior that must be corrected. However, scratching is a perfectly normal behavior for cats;...

Why Cats Fight With Other Cats and How To Help
by
Hannah Hart, DVM

Having cats that fight with each other in a multi-pet household can be stressful. This is especially true if you’ve just adopted one cat and had hoped that your resident cat would be happy to have another...

Nausea in Cats
by
Katie Grzyb, DVM

Cats can show signs of nausea that can range from subtle to obvious. Because they can’t tell you how they’re feeling, it’s up to you to watch for these signs and learn when to seek veterinary help so the...

Why Does My Cat Attack Me Unprovoked?
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Hannah Hart, DVM

Have you ever been peacefully petting your cat, and they suddenly attack you? Or maybe you were just sitting near them and they decided to bite and swat at you. Why do cats do this? What causes a cat to...

Cat Aggression: Fighting, Biting, and Attacking
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Hannah Hart, DVM

Aggression is a common behavioral problem in cats. Because cats are relatively small compared to other animals, they are vulnerable to attack in the wild. This is why even domesticated house cats are genetically...