Tagged With Cats

Two Maine Coon cats, one larger tabby cat biting the neck of a smaller calico cat on a carpeted floor

Why Does My Cat Bite My Other Cat's Neck? Understanding Aggression

7 June 2024

Causes of neck biting in cats, including play, dominance, and stimulation of the nape of the neck.

Siberian cat cautiously pawing at a pineapple slice on the floor, with a slightly worried expression

Can Cats Eat Pineapple? What You Should Know

7 June 2024

Pineapple is usually OK for cats to eat as long as it is in moderation, but it can lead to some tummy troubles because of the high sugar content and fibrous nature.

Tabby cat closely examining a hanging string of pearls plant, with a cautious expression

Can String of Pearls Poison Cats? Understanding the Risks

7 June 2024

String of pearls is poisonous to cats and can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and incoordination when eaten.

Persian cat sniffing at a pile of baking soda on the kitchen floor, with the owner's hand reaching in

Can Cats Be Around Baking Soda? A Vet Weighs In

7 June 2024

Baking soda poisoning in cats, including signs, treatment, and how to make sure you're using it in a way that won't harm your pet.

Golden retriever sniffing a petri dish filled with Clostridioides difficile bacteria samples on a laboratory counter, with a scientist in a white coat observing

Can Dogs Get C. Diff? Exploring the Species Barrier

6 June 2024

Dogs can't get C. difficile, but they can carry the bacteria and pass it on to people.

Labrador Retriever with a concerned expression sniffing at a plate of sliced lasagna on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Lasagna? A Detailed Guide to the Safety of This Italian Dish

6 June 2024

Although some of the individual ingredients in plain lasagna are safe for dogs to eat in small amounts, many of the ingredients in lasagna are poisonous to dogs and can lead to complications.

A sleek black cat with yellow eyes cautiously nibbling on a single parsley leaf, perched on a window sill with a lush, green potted parsley plant in the background

Can Cats Eat Parsley? A Look at this Herb for Felines

6 June 2024

Parsley is safe for cats when given in moderation and can provide a variety of vitamins and other things that can help with bad breath, but it should not be used as a substitute for a well-rounded diet.

Tabby cat with orange and black stripes sniffing a silvervine plant

Is Silvervine Safe for Cats? A Scientific Look

6 June 2024

Silvervine is a non-toxic, non-addictive plant that can give cats a similar high to catnip when used occasionally.

Close-up of a person gently petting a hairless cat with a contented expression

Do Hairless Cats Actually Help People With Cat Allergies? Exploring the Truth

5 June 2024

Sphynx cats, for example, are hairless and still make the main cat allergen Fel d 1, although it may be in smaller amounts than in cats with fur.

Closeup of a large Maine Coon cat with bright, glowing yellow eyes in a dimly lit environment

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow in the Dark? The Science Explained

5 June 2024

The tapetum lucidum, which is a layer of tissue that sits behind the retina, is the reason why cats' eyes seem to glow in the dark. It improves their night vision by reflecting light that passes through the retina.

Close-up portrait of a sleek, muscular Doberman Pinscher with a short, shiny black coat and cropped ears, looking directly at the camera with an alert, intelligent expression

Do Dobermans Cause Allergies? The Truth About Allergies

5 June 2024

Dobermans are not hypoallergenic dogs, but there are ways for people with allergies to reduce their exposure to the breed's dander and other allergens.

Close-up of a tiny calico kitten lapping up a bowl of diluted cow's milk with supplements

How to Dilute Cow's Milk for Kittens: A Step-by-Step Guide

5 June 2024

How to properly mix cow's milk for kittens, including the right proportions, additives, and weaning.