cat health
- health
Now That We Have Your Ear: Go Clean Your Cat’s
How to prevent an ear infection (and treat one if it’s too late).
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- health
Your Cat is Limping. Now What?
Veterinarian Dr. John Iovino on when it’s no big deal and when you should worry.
- health
How Tech Helps Cats Lose Weight
A study found that smart feeders and digital scales are successful tools in cat weight-loss programs.
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- lifestyle
5 Ways to Prepare Your Pet for Wildfire Season
The Wildest Collective veterinarian Dr. John Iovino shares his top safety tips.
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- nutrition
Can Cats Eat Strawberries?
Yep, the superfood is safe for felines and we’ve even got a recipe for strawberry “ice cream”!
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- health
Cat First Aid 101
From performing CPR to preventing shock, three vets break down everything you need to know to help your cat in an emergency.
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- health
How to Help an Asthmatic Cat Breathe Easy
Everything you need to know about feline asthma, from someone who’s been there.
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- nutrition
Can Cats Eat Watermelon?
Yes, the summertime staple is on the list of “safe” foods for cats.
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- nutrition
Can Cats Eat Dog Food?
Dog food is safe for cats in small amounts, but it shouldn’t be their main course.
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- health
Which Pet Insurance Company Is Right for You?
We compared the top insurers so you don’t have to.
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- shopping
The Best Cat Water Fountains
Fresh, flowing water will keep your pet hydrated, ward off UTIs, and reduce water waste.
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- lifestyle
Cats, Priceless. Cat Parenthood, Not So Much
A rundown of the most common cat expenses of 2022.
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- health
How to Prevent and Treat Ticks On Cats
Two veterinarians’ pro tips for preventing your cat from picking up ticks (and how to remove them if it’s too late for that).
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- nutrition
The 5 Best Fish Oils for Cats
The next best thing to branzino, omega-3s support your cat’s skin, brain, joint, and heart health.
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- health
6 Behavioral Signs of Pain in Cats
Animal behaviorist Karen B. London breaks down the silent ways your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting.
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- shopping
7 Best Cat Probiotics
Is your cat’s microbiome out of whack? It may be time to add probiotics to their diet.
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- health
Vets Are Seeing a Rise in “Pot Puppies”
You aren’t the only one getting way too high from edibles. A study published on 4/20 found an uptick in cannabis poisonings in pets.
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- Behavior
What’s All the Cat Chatter About?
Scientists believe they could be mimicking the calls of their prey.
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- Health
Does My Cat *Really* Need to See a Vet?
Cats can be hard to read. Especially when they’re sick. Or…not sick? We asked a veterinarian how to tell.
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- Nutrition
Gut Feelings: How to Balance Your Pet’s Microbiome
The mind-gut connection isn’t just for people — your dog or cat’s gut microbiome plays a big role in their health and well-being.
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- Health
6 Surprising Signs of Arthritis in Cats
They’re not what you’d think, according to veterinary behaviorist Dr. Margaret Gruen.
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- Lifestyle
It’s Officially “Kitten Season”
Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. Kitten Lady, on how you can help with the springtime arrival of orphaned kittens.
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- Lifestyle
How TNR Is Helping Outdoor Cats
Trap-Neuter-Return is the most humane way to keep stray cat populations in check. Here’s how it works.
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- Health
Wondering How Big Your Puppy or Kitten Is Gonna Get?
We know, our pets grow up too fast. But seriously, how fast is too fast (or slow)? The Wildest and Waltham Petcare Science Institute created a simple tool to help your new pet’s growth stay on track.
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- health
How to Find a Vet Who Loves Your Cat Like You Do
I had to kiss a lot of frogs to find the perfect vet. Luckily, veterinarian Dr. Annette Louviere has some tips so you don’t have to, too.
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- Health
How Cold is Too Cold for Outdoor Cats?
Be a good neighbor and learn to spot the signs of frostbite in community cats.
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- Behavior
Daylight Saving Time Confuses Pets, Too
Animal behaviorist Karen London on how springing forward and falling back causes your dog or cat to lose sleep, too.
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- Health
Why Declawing Your Cat Is Uncool
Cat veterinarian Dr. Annette Louviere explains how the inhumane surgery is no joke.
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- Health
Giving Your Cat Eye Drops is Easy. Wink, Wink
Two veterinarians tag team on how to properly administer cat eye medication.
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- Lifestyle
How is Cat Wine Still a Thing?
It’s five o’clock somewhere, but read this before you share a glass with your pet.
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- Health
Advantage vs. Advantix: Not the Same Thing
Don’t make this dangerous mistake when picking out flea prevention products.
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- Lifestyle
A Cat Lover’s Guide to NYC
A cat-friendly guide to cafés, spas, shops, and hotels that’d make anyone purr.
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- Health
10 Tips For Saving Money At the Vet
Ways to lower your bill — without compromising your pet’s health.
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- Health
12 Veterinarians You Should Follow on TikTok
TikTok has an ton of veterinarians giving expert (and entertaining) advice at no cost.
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- Nutrition
Natural Cat Treats That Are Practically Paleo
Some are sustainable, others are organic, but all are endorsed by discerning foodies (a.k.a. cats).
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- Health
Does My Cat Have Cataracts?
The common causes of cataracts, how to treat them, and why surgery may be your best option.
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- Nutrition
10 Human Foods That Are Safe for Cats
Good news for your begging cat: Some of your favorite snacks are safe to share.
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- Health
How to Deal with Cat Diarrhea
Dr. Audrey K. Cook’s tips to getting to the bottom of a sh*tty situation.
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- Behavior
How Many Cat Naps is Too Many?
Cat behaviorist Jennifer Van de Kieft on if there is such a thing as too much sleep.
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- Health
5 Ways to Care For Your Senior Cat
From taking them to the vet more often to giving them a hand with grooming, older kitties need a little extra TLC.
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- Shopping
PrettyLitter Has Beauty and Brains
At long last, a litter that’s for more than just scooping.
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- Lifestyle
The Wildest, Wrapped
Our first year in review, from top-read articles and celebrity features to most-popular Instagram and TikTok posts!
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- Nutrition
9 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat
Sharing isn’t always caring. Keep your cat safe by keeping these human snack staples to yourself.
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- Shopping
I Tested My Cat’s DNA and Here Are the Results
From health predispositions to breed history, Wisdom Panel’s genetic testing revealed my cat’s internal world.
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- Health
How to Make Vet Visits Less Scary for Cats
Two vets share their tips, from choosing a safe carrier to considering anti-anxiety medication.
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- Lifestyle
How Will I Know When It’s Time?
End-of-life veterinary specialist Dr. Shea Cox on how to make the most difficult decision in your pet parenting journey.
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- Health
6 Common Health Concerns in Senior Cats
Veterinarian Dr. Alycia Washington on how to spot them and how to treat them.
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- Health
What’s Up With My Cat’s Skin?
Everything you need to know about cat allergies, according to three veterinary dermatologists.
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- Nutrition
Does Your Diabetic Cat Need a Special Diet?
Finding the right diabetic cat food doesn’t have to be a financial or emotional struggle.
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- Nutrition
Is Homemade Cat Food Better Than Kibble and Canned?
Integrative veterinarian Dr. Ruth Roberts on what ingredients to include when considering a home-cooked diet for your cat.
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- nutrition
The Sustainable Pet Food Movement is Fired Up
From cricket kibble to miso mice, leading brands are exploring how sustainable pet food products can reduce carbon paw prints.
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- Behavior
Why Is My Cat Chewing On Plastic?
If your cat nibbles on pen caps and power cords, they could be bored...
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- Behavior
Is Your Cat SAD?
4 tips to beat seasonal depression in cats, according to veterinary behaviorist Dr. Leanne Lilly.
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- Health
Is My Cat...Panting?
“Cats don’t pant to cool off like dogs do.” Unless your pet is catching their breath after doing the zoomies, Dr. Gary Weitzman says it could be cause for concern.
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- Health
Do Cat Foods for Sensitive Stomachs Help?
If your cat is throwing up with no good reason, Cornell Feline Health Center veterinarian Dr. Bruce Kornreich says “sensitive-stomach” cat food isn’t always the answer.
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- Health
Something Scarier Than Halloween? Ok, Heartworm It Is.
Cats face extra challenges when it comes to this parasite. A veterinarian explains.
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- Nutrition
The Great Debate Over Grain Free Cat Food
You've got questions. Dr. Bruce Kornreich, director of the Cornell Feline Health Center, has got answers.
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- Health
What’s the Deal with FIV in Cats?
The most common questions about feline immunodeficiency virus, answered. Good news: most cats live long, happy lives.
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- Health
Now, Something No One Wants to Talk About: Cat Cancer
Veterinarian Dr. Alycia Washington breaks down the four most common types of cancer in cats, from how to spot the early signs to how to treat them.
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- Health
Cat Acting Spazzier Than Usual? Hyperthyroidism Could Be to Blame
How to tell the subtle differences, according to veterinarian Dr. Alycia Washington.
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- Health
FDA Warns on Pet Exposure to Topical Pain Meds
Pet parents beware of the dangers in your medicine cabinet.
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- Shopping
Think Like a Cat When Choosing a Litter Box
So you can go back to not thinking about litter boxes.
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- Health
Whisker Fatigue — Apparently It’s a Thing
Or, is it a genius marketing ploy to get you to buy fancy “whisker friendly” cat bowls? We asked a vet...
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- Behavior
Your Twitchy Cat Could Be Dreaming or Spasming
The top 3 reasons why cats twitch in their sleep, according to a vet.
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- Lifestyle
Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Cat
It’s Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week! Here’s why bonded kitties, senior cats, and felines with FIV make just as amazing pets as any other.
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- Health
How Pet Hospice Can Help When It’s Nearly Time
Veterinary hospice and palliative care expert Dr. Shea Cox, DVM, on an alternative to euthanasia.
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- Health
Cat Sneezing Fits Are Funny...Until They’re Not
It could be nothing to sniff at, according to Wildest Expert Dr. Iovino.
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- health
Please Be Nice To Your Vet
Veterinarians love their jobs, but it’s not all puppy kisses and kitten purrs. We asked Wildest expert Dr. Zay how pet parents can forge a healthy, honest, and sustainable relationship with their vet.
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- Lifestyle
7 Steps to Keep Your New Kitten Happy and Healthy
With great cuteness comes great responsibility! We’ve got you — a vet breaks down everything you need to know when you bring home a new kitten.
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- Health
Is My Cat Going Bald?
Don’t start shopping for cat wigs yet. But if your Persian is looking more like a Sphynx, underlying health conditions could be to blame for your cat’s hair loss.
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- health
Does My Cat Have Zits?
Paging Dr. Pimple Popper, DVM. Until then, a vet has tips on how to treat your cat’s acne.
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- Health
How to Get A Head Start on Your Pet’s Health
7 preventive care tips from a vet so you can spot lumps, limps, and lethargy early on.
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- Nutrition
Help, My Cat is on a Hunger Strike
A veterinary nutritionist explains why your cat isn’t eating and how to increase their appetite.
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- nutrition
Cat Food 101: Getting to the Meat of the Matter
Four veterinary nutritionists pick apart the claims so that you can pick the right food for your pet.
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- Health
Why Is My Cat Vomiting?
Dr. Alycia Washington breaks down when you should worry if your cat is throwing up.
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- lifestyle
8 Pet-Safe Plants Your Cat Can Veg Out On
Cats love the crunch of a houseplant. These will do them no harm.
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- Health
Certain Flea and Tick Meds Can Cause Adverse Reaction in Pets, FDA Warns
Some preventatives have been linked to neurological issues like stumbling, seizures, and twitching in dogs and cats. Here's what you need to know.
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- health
A Cautionary Tale About a Cat in Heat
Experts explain why you should spay or neuter your kitten. Don’t learn the hard way like I did.
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- health
The Cat Dental Products You Never Knew You Needed
Vets explain how fish-flavored toothpastes and nifty finger brushes can prevent more than tooth fur.
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Doctor’s Orders: Cat Vet Visits Are Essential
Get thy cat to a vet, even if it’s a struggle to get them out the door.
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- health
What’s the Deal with Pet Insurance?
It covers your pet so you don’t have to choose between a broken leg or going broke.
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- nutrition
How Much Should I Feed My Cat?
If they’ve lost their hourglass figure, then not that much — according to a veterinary nutritionist.
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