Eye, Eye: Heterochromia Iridis in Cats
Don’t fret if your cat’s eyes don’t match. The uneven distribution of melanin is completely healthy and even a prized trait in some cat breeds.
To Each His Own: Don’t Let Your Pets Share a Meal
If Muffin’s filling up on Max’s dog chow, she could be missing out on the nourishing protein in her own food. Here, why cats and dogs shouldn’t sample each other’s kibble.
It’s Not Always a Safe Landing for Kitty: High Rise Syndrome
Tree branches, window sills, the top of the fridge--cats seem to love high places. Keep your kitty safe from falls with these tips from the ASPCA.
Check on Those Chompers: Ensuring Good Pet Dental Health
OK, so they might need flossing, but dogs and cats definitely benefit from pet dental health care. Here’s what you can do to keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy and ward off disease.
The Best & Worst of Times: How to Budget for Pet Health Care
Planning ahead can tremendously ease the financial burden of pet health care costs, especially late in Fido or Fluffy’s life. Here, we’ll help you start.
Don’t Gimme Shelter: An Alternative for Feral Cat Control
Stray cats have it rough on the streets. Fortunately, a group called Alley Cat Allies is helping control the feral cat population through a trap, neuter and release program.
Unnecessary Roughness: Dealing with Cat Bites and Cat Scratches
Looks can be deceiving: cats may look less menacing than their canine counterparts, but their bites can be equally dangerous. Here’s what to do if you get bitten.
20 Tips for a Cat-Proof Christmas
Batting at baubles or napping among tree branches is enough to get your kitty fired as Santa’s four-legged helper. Skip the shambles with these helpful hints.
Should Cats Drink Milk? The Low-Down on Lactose
Many cats are lactose intolerant and have trouble digesting milk -- but even if your kitty and milk are a match made in digestive heaven, only give milk as a treat. Your adult cat doesn’t need it to grow big and strong.
Veterinary Acupuncture: Poking Around for Answers
Poking your pet certainly seems like an unsavory idea at first. But when you think about it, veterinary acupuncture is gentle, noninvasive and can help treat everything from dermatitis to diarrhea. Still not sold? You’re not alone. Many people are wary when it comes to holistic medicine, especially when it comes to their beloved pets. That’s why we’ve done a little digging for answers to the top 10 questions on acupuncture for dogs and cats.
How to Keep a Klepto Kitty from Stealing Socks & Underwear
Worried you have a real cat burglar on your hands? Well, if your cat loves to steal -- and lovingly present you with his ill-gotten goods -- here are some tactics you can use to help reform him.
Help! Kid Cut Cat’s Whiskers: Why Not to Mess with Her GPS
A kid, a cat, and a pair of scissors can be a recipe for disaster. (Or, at the very least, some temporary discomfort for your kitty.) If your little one is tempted to cut cat whiskers, here’s why you should nip that impulse in the bud.
Save Your Pet’s Life by Learning Cat or Dog CPR
We hope you never have to do it, but pet CPR could be a real lifesaver if your cat or dog is hit by a car, falls from a high-up place or chokes on a broken toy. If you know how to administer human CPR, animal CPR should be a breeze. And if you’re new to resuscitation altogether, now’s your chance to learn.
When a Pet Has Special Needs: Horner’s Syndrome
My cat Orcy was a healthy, happy Japanese Bobtail, a social fluff-ball who liked interacting with everyone (even dogs). But then she was diagnosed with Horner’s Syndrome, a neurological condition. Here’s what we did next -- and here’s what to look for if you think your pet might have Horner’s, too.
