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Everything you need to know about your cat's care and healthy living

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Why Do Cats Rub Against You?
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Katie Grzyb, DVM

Cats are known to be fickle creatures that don’t immediately grant their trust in people. It can sometimes require months to years of relationship building between kitty and pet parent to form a mutually...

Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?
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Nicole LaForest, LVT, BSc, MPH

Cats, like other animals, need a lot of sleep to stay healthy. But sometimes it might seem like your cat spends more time asleep than he does awake. Why do cats sleep so much? And what factors affect your...

Is It Safe to Use Dog Flea and Tick Products on Cats?
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Amanda Simonson, DVM

Fleas and ticks are parasites that can transmit diseases, cause discomfort, and establish a presence in your home and yard. Since pets come in various sizes, it may seem okay to use a dog flea and tick...

Deceased Pet Care: Burial and Cremation Options
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Leslie Gillette, DVM

Coping with the loss of a pet can be devastating. In addition to grieving the loss, you’re also faced with the decision of what to do with your pet’s remains. Home burial and pet burial services used to...

Cat Spraying: Why Cats Do It and How to Stop It
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Christina Hawkins, DVM

If you’re a cat parent, at some point, you’ll probably have to deal with inappropriate urine elimination or spraying. These can be frustrating issues, especially if you have an indoor cat. Urinary issues...

Do Dogs and Cats Grieve?
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Leslie Gillette, DVM

As pet parents, we will all experience the heartbreak of losing a beloved companion. After such a loss, people often work through personal grief by taking comfort in memories, photos, and physical reminders...

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