Cat Health - Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Happy

Protect Your Cat from Avian Influenza - Bird Flu Prevention Strategies

The current outbreak, which began with dairy cattle infections in March 2024, has resulted in more than 130 confirmed cases in domestic cats across multiple countries. Lessons from Early Outbreaks... Read more...

Silvervine: The Ultimate Catnip Alternative for Picky Cats

If you could ask your cat about catnip, there´s about 33% chance they'd say something in the lines of... Meh! A study published in BMC Veterinary Research in 2017 found that... Read more...

How to Reduce Cat Anxiety?

Cats have an affinity to stress because, like us, they experience a plethora of emotions; anxiety is a big one (and I mean Big). We are worlds away from building... Read more...

3 Things to Know About Cat Grass Before Giving it to Your Cat

Is cat grass tastier to your cat than your prized philodendron (RIP)? Will it help you save your plants? Is cat grass safe? The short answer is yes, yes, and... Read more...

How Do Cats Get Worms? A Vet’s Guide on How to Avoid Them

After treating hundreds of different pets as a veterinarian, parasitic infection is one particular condition that I observed rapidly prevailing in domesticated animals like cats. One of the most common... Read more...

Understanding the Equivalence Between Cat Age and Human Age

I often encounter cat owners curious about how their beloved pet’s age compares to human years. It’s a natural question—after all, understanding a cat's age in human terms can help... Read more...

Understanding Cat Vomiting: A Guide for Concerned Cat Parents

As veterinarians, we're often confronted with the complexities of feline health, where subtle signs can signal significant issues. Among the most common concerns for cat owners are digestive disturbances, including... Read more...

Unveiling the Secrets of Cat Urine: A Guide to Understanding Your Feline's Health

Beyond its status as a waste product, cat urine serves as a crucial indicator of your furry friend's overall well-being. Deciphering the mysteries of cat urine can reveal important clues... Read more...

Stress-Busting Nutrition: How Cat Food Supports the Brain-Gut Axis

Cats, like any other species, require a balanced diet to maintain optimal physical and mental health. However, beyond purely physical aspects, the quality of a cat's diet also significantly influences... Read more...

Unveiling the secret world of cat oral health: Understanding and preventing oral health issues

As veterinarians, we are intimately familiar with the intricate needs of our feline friends, and one aspect often overlooked is their oral health. Just like humans, cats can suffer from... Read more...

15 Safe and Non-Toxic Plants for Cat Lovers: A Comprehensive Guide

As veterinary professionals, we understand the profound bond between cats and their human companions. Our furry friends bring joy, comfort, and companionship to our lives, and it's our responsibility to... Read more...

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Successfully Transition Your Cat to a Raw Diet

As a feline nutritionist veterinarian, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that diet has on the health and longevity of our cats. Nutrition isn't just about filling their bowls; it's... Read more...

Cracking the Code: How to Read Pet Food Labels and Make Informed Choices

As a veterinarian, I understand the profound impact that proper nutrition can have on our pets. It's not just about providing sustenance; it's about ensuring their well-being and health. That's... Read more...

Mastering Feline Nutrition: A Veterinarian's Guide to Calculating Your Cat's Daily Food Amount

As a veterinarian, one of the most common questions I receive from cat owners pertains to the appropriate amount of food to feed their beloved companions. "What is a normal... Read more...

Plant Protein as a Diet Choice for Cats

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in alternative diets for our furry friends. It makes a ton of sense. Cat owners are, at large, animal lovers... Read more...

Introducing Feastfuls: A Nutritional Delight for Your Cat

In the past year at Outdoor Bengal, we've been hard at work turning one of our dreams into a reality: launching our first cat food product in the US market,... Read more...

Easy, Healthy & Delicious Homemade Cat Recipes for Christmas (Vet Approved)

The holiday season is upon us, and it's a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. While we prepare delectable feasts and bake scrumptious treats for ourselves, it's only natural to... Read more...

Are Cat Treats Healthy? Unraveling the Truth

As a dedicated veterinarian, I understand that your feline companion's well-being is of utmost importance to you. You probably take care of their hygiene, nutrition, and enrichment as part of it. One... Read more...

The Importance of Water Intake and Hydration for Cats

Just like we need water to live and feel good, our cats do too. Even though we might think they're okay, they might not be drinking enough. This article is... Read more...

Recognizing the Signs: Is My Cat Nearing the End of Its Life?

Our feline companions offer us unconditional love and joy. As their guardians, understanding their health, especially during their final stages, is vital to ensure they experience a comfortable and dignified... Read more...

Train Your Cat to Use a Litter Box (Easy Step-by-Step)

Train Your Cat to Use a Litter Box: A Step-by-Step Guide Proper litter box training for cats is of utmost importance for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures the hygiene and... Read more...

Supercharging Your Cat's Health with This Homemade Raw Diet

People want to feed a diet closer to what cats would naturally eat or a minimally processed, this makes raw diets getting more and more popular. The raw feeding community... Read more...

Best Time to Feed Cats: A Comprehensive Guide to Feeding Cats

Cats are known for their finicky eating habits, and as pet owners, we often wonder about the best time to feed our feline friends. While cats are known to... Read more...

Catnip: Why Cats Go CRAZY for This Simple Plant?

You may have heard about catnip and wondered what it is, why some cats go crazy for it, and why some cats are not affected at all. In this article,... Read more...

Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Cat Worms - Ultimate Guide

As a cat owner, I always strive to do the best I can to keep my cat healthy and happy. There are so many things that we can't anticipate,... Read more...

Trimming Cat Nails - How to Get it Done Like a Pro (It´s Easy)

Cats are notorious for their sharp claws and tend to scratch anything they come across. Living with a cat comes with compromises and what’s a natural behavior for our cat,... Read more...

Your Cat Needs Their Teeth Brushed - All You Need to Know

Does your cat suffer from bad breath? A loss in appetite, possibly? Well, it might have to do with its dental hygiene. Teeth are an essential part of hygiene, and... Read more...

Declawing: What It Is, Why It Is Bad For Cats, and How to Avoid It

Cat declawing (onychectomy) was first introduced in the late 1940s in the United States. It became popular in the 1950s and 1960s as more people brought cats indoors. Declawing cats... Read more...

Foods Your Cat CAN and CAN'T Eat - Don't Get it Wrong!

Although foods that are common for you, such as certain fruits and vegetables, may seem harmless, they can be adequate or even dangerous for your kitty. Some examples of such... Read more...

Why Do Cats Pant? | When Panting Is Abnormal on a Cat & What to Do

Do Cats Pant Like Dogs? Yes, cats can pant. The first time I saw Mia panting, I did not know what to do... I had no idea cats could pant,... Read more...

Vacation and Office Work are Triggering Separation Anxiety in Cats

Are you still working from home? Chances are that you are not anymore, or you will soon have to go back. You also might be planning to go on vacation,... Read more...

Is Your Cat Fat? Start a Weight Loss Journey!

The majority of the cats in the US are overweight or obese, 59.5% to be exact. To make matters worse, the percentage of cats that are obese is on the rise.... Read more...

I Started Feeding my Cat Raw. YOU SHOULD TOO!

My cat Mia started having stomach issues suddenly for no apparent reason. Her stool was smelling, and I’m not going to enter much more detail, but something was off. That... Read more...

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