Cat Care

Cat Care is your go-to resource for keeping your cat healthy, comfortable, and content. From grooming and nutrition to health, training, and travel, you’ll find practical tips to help with everyday care. Whether you’re raising a kitten or supporting a senior, this section covers the essentials to help your cat thrive.

A close-up of a tabby cat with cloudy, bluish-gray eyes—a symptom of progressive retinal atrophy—sitting calmly against a soft teal background. The cat’s facial markings and ears are clearly visible, with a direct gaze that emphasizes its vision impairment.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Cats

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If your cat has started bumping into furniture, hesitating in dim lighting, or seeming disoriented at night, you may be ...

Maine Coon cat resting calmly on a veterinary exam table with a stethoscope nearby, symbolizing feline heart health and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, and What to Expect

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common form of heart disease in cats. It’s also one of the more misunderstood, partly ...

A ginger tabby cat resting on an orthopedic pet bed in a softly lit room, symbolizing comfort and joint support for cats with hip dysplasia.

Hip Dysplasia in Cats

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Most people associate hip dysplasia with dogs. But cats can develop it too. The signs tend to be subtle at ...

Can My Cat Eat Dog Food

Can Cats Eat Dog Food? What Happens If They Do

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If you have both a cat and a dog, there’s a good chance your cat has eaten from the dog’s ...

A black-and-white cat reaching for a can of whipped cream on a kitchen counter, illustrating the question: can cats have whipped cream?

Can Cats Have Whipped Cream?

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Cats and dairy have always seemed like a natural pairing. But for most adult cats, it doesn’t actually work that ...

Tuxedo cat staring at a small bowl of milk on a kitchen counter, illustrating the question: are cats lactose intolerant?

Are Cats Lactose Intolerant?

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Most cats are lactose intolerant, even though you’d never guess it from how enthusiastically they go after a bowl of ...

miliary dermatitis in cats showing small crusty scabs on the neck

Miliary Dermatitis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Miliary dermatitis in cats isn’t a specific disease. It’s the term vets use when a cat’s skin breaks out in ...

Vet examining a cat for possible parvo symptoms.

Can Cats Get Parvo?

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Most people associate parvo with dogs. It’s one of those words that makes dog owners nervous, and for good reason. ...

Are Roses Toxic to Cats? What Every Cat Owner Needs to Know

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Good news first: roses are not toxic to cats. The ASPCA gives them a clean bill of health, and a ...

Cat licking its paw while grooming in sunlight.

Hairball Treatment for Cats: What Actually Works

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Hairballs are a normal part of life with a cat. The gagging sound, the crouched posture, and the occasional mess ...

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