If you notice that your cat is scratching incessantly, losing hair, or developing a rash, they are likely having an allergic reaction. Skin allergies are fairly common in cats, affecting around 10% of felines, with causes ranging from fleas to foods and flora. Chronic conditions should always be referred to a vet, but there are […]

Every vet has an origin story; the moment they realized that caring for animals was their passion, and that one way or another, they would dedicate their lives to that cause. For Dr Kevin Fitzgerald, it was the love and loss of his pet turtle, Sam, that planted the seed of a career spent in […]

Veterinarians, vet technicians, practice managers, rescuers, behaviorists, nutritionists, trainers, volunteers, and other animal professionals are the backbone of pet ownership. Helping pets and their families live in harmony and health together. Catster wants to highlight some of these underrated champions of the animal world. Who we like to refer to as Heroes of The Pet […]

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned cat lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From […]

Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. Once upon a time, feeding my five cats was quite a straightforward endeavor, with a scattering of dry food in the morning and a large sharing tray of wet food at […]

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Welcome to the Wednesday Cats of Catster! Every month, we ask our cat-loving Catsters to weigh in on a new topic. This week, we asked them to tell us how their cat reacts to strangers! Here’s what they had to say: Crystal & Ivy ‘Stranger Danger’ is not a thing when it comes to Ivy. […]

When it comes to choosing between dry cat food and wet cat food, the decision can get confusing on which one you should select. Is dry cat food the better option, or should you choose wet food for the moisture content? Some cat owners may find it hard to influence their cats to drink water, […]

Fresh, meat-based foods are all the rage in the dog world right now. But what about cats? While dogs have adapted to eating a variety of plant and animal foods, cats remain obligate carnivores. This means they require a meat-based diet to survive. Despite this, most commercial cat foods contain more grain fillers than meat. […]

Without the results of scientific research and experiments, the world would be filled with the ifs and maybes of untested hypotheses. Unfortunately, an overwhelming amount of scientific discoveries and breakthroughs have come at the expense of animals used in experiments. In a recent study of sensory processing in chronic pain at the University of Montreal, […]