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The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

Red Cat On Threshold Looks At The Camera And Meows.

This can happen over time or very suddenly. Either way, it’s important to learn more about this symptom.

Cute Grey Cat Chilling At Home.

Just some things to keep an...eye on.

Cute tabby cat playing with roll of toilet paper.

There may be a reason your cat can’t stop putting your hair ties in their mouth.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Red cat with squinted eyes laying in a basket closeup

Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting.

Close Up Portrait Of A Moody Maine Coon Cat

Or, is it a genius marketing ploy to get you to buy fancy “whisker friendly” cat bowls? We asked a vet...

Profile view of a man giving a cat food to eat

A veterinary nutritionist explains why your cat isn’t eating and how to increase their appetite.

Ginger adult cat sits in flowering summer garden on pavement.

It’s not always as simple as scraping out the stinger. Find out everything you need to know.

Woman Holding Her Black Cat.

Ick. It won’t be fun, but here’s how to get the job done.

A woman walking in a golden field during sunset with her dog.

The Wildest Collective member and integrative veterinarian Dr. Lindsey Wendt shares advice on a sometimes controversial, always changing topic.

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Owner pets senior ginger cat.

How to spot and how to treat them.

A woman brushes a cat's hair.

Fleas sound like villains of a horror movie, and that’s honestly not that far off.

Siamese cat in the middle of sneeze

Kitty sneezes can be alarming, but they’re not always cause for concern.

Cat walking outside on the grass

Dogs are the natural target for these worms, but that doesn’t mean your cat isn’t at risk.

Woman gardener with cat in garden.

Scoop cat poop early and often — and keep their poop away from your garden.

Orange cat relaxes in the garden.

Itchy and definitely not fun — here’s what to look out for.