Cat Health Basics

Yes, catnip is safe for most cats. Nepeta cataria is non-toxic, non-addictive and self-limiting, so a healthy adult cat given a normal pinch or … Read more

If your cat has turned away from its bowl, the honest answer is that a missed meal is usually a sign of something, not … Read more

Here is the short version: true lilies and day lilies are the houseplants most likely to kill a cat, and every part of them, … Read more

Yes, holiday lilies can kill a cat. Every member of the Lilium and Hemerocallis families, from Easter and tiger lilies to daylilies, causes acute … Read more

Working out which human foods are safe for cats comes down to a short list: plain, fully cooked, unseasoned animal proteins like chicken, turkey, … Read more

An overweight cat loses weight the slow way: fewer measured calories through scheduled meals, a bit more daily movement, and a weekly weigh-in that … Read more

Grain-free diets are not necessary for most cats and are not automatically healthier. A cat only needs one when a veterinarian has diagnosed a … Read more

People ask why is my cat always hungry when the cat appears at the bowl every hour of the day. Usually the appetite is … Read more

If you are wondering how to switch cat food without upsetting the stomach, the method is simple: swap about a quarter of the old … Read more

The short answer to why does my cat have bad breath is usually dental disease: plaque and tartar on the teeth harbor bacteria that … Read more