Health & Care

A white and black kitten looking at the camera with its mouth open and tongue sticking out.

Why Is My Cat Panting? Are They Okay?

Chyrle Bonk, DVM September 24, 2020

While panting is usually a behavior associated with dogs, it can also be normal for a cat to pant. I say “can” be normal because

A grey, brown cat with some white patches is lying down on a black and white blanket, holding someone's hand with its paws and biting their finger.

Why Does My Cat Lick and Then Bite Me?

Chyrle Bonk, DVM September 24, 2020

Biting is usually seen as a form of aggression in cats, but what if they were licking you first? Why in the world would a

A grey cat with black stripes sitting on a woman's lap. The woman is putting her arms around the cat. Someone's (male) arm can also be seen sitting next to the woman.

How Long Do Cats Live?

Chyrle Bonk, DVM September 20, 2020

In a purrrfect world, our feline friends would live forever. However, most kitties only live between 12-18 years. Of course, there will be a difference

A black and white cat on a white toilet looking over to it's right.

How Often Do Cats Pee?

Chyrle Bonk, DVM September 4, 2020

When it comes to their litter box business, cats try to be fairly private. Most of the time, we cat parents don’t mind, but sometimes

A light brown cat with white patches and black strips being groomed by a brush under its chin. The person grooming the cat with a blue grooming brush is also holding the cat's face.

How to Groom Your Cat: A Complete Guide

Chyrle Bonk, DVM August 17, 2020

You’ve probably noticed that your cat spends the better part of their day grooming themselves. The constant licking, primping, and nibbling is for a

A dark brown, plastic bottle with a white cap and light green/dark green capsules inside, standing up on a grey carpet. There is also a grey cat with black stripes closing its eyes in the background. There is some white pills or possibly a cover next to the medicine bottle.

Cat Vitamins and Supplements: Does Your Cat Really Need Them?

Amanda Jondle DVM August 7, 2020

Cats require a nutritionally balanced diet just like any other animal or human. Most high-quality cat foods from reputable brands provide the balanced nutrition