An Update on Allegra’s Health

Review: You Only Live Nine Times: A Homer Whodunit

Why Playtime Is Essential for Your Cat’s Health and Happiness

Allegra’s World: It’s My 16th Birthday!

Dr. Kris answers reader questions

A comprehensive look at FeLV

Dr. Kris answers reader questions

How to Keep Cats Cool During Hot Summer Days

I'm excited to announce that we're bringing back our Ask the Vet feature!

This comprehensive guide on all aspects of feline kidney disease is a must read for all cat parents.

New research shows cats possess high intelligence and demonstrate it in numerous ways.

Review: Whisking Love and Building Dreams

A shiny, soft coat is one indicator of a healthy cat. Any changes in the appearance of you cat’s fur can be a sign of underlying health issues.

How To Keep Your Cat Calm During Fireworks and Thunderstorms

High blood pressure is a serious and often underdiagnosed condition in cats that can lead to severe health issues if left untreated. Understanding the causes, recognizing the symptoms, and seeking timely veterinary care can significantly improve a cat’s quality of life.

Happy Father’s Day

Allegra talks about her new favorite treat

The frequency of natural disasters is increasing at alarming rates. Wildfires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards: any of these may force you to leave your home on short notice. Are you prepared?

Sunday Quotes: Hope

Giveaway: 20 Pounds of Darwin’s Cat Food for Your Cat and 20 Pounds for Your Favorite Shelter

The annual poisoning of the lawns in my suburban neighborhood is in full swing. Lawn chemicals and pesticides are highly toxic to all living things, and they can even affect indoor cats.

Happy Mother’s Day

In this article, I cover the various options to give medications to cats, but more importantly, I’m also looking at how giving medications to a reluctant cat affects the bond between cat and human.

Crystals and Gemstones for Cat Lovers

Remembering Ruby: Ruby and the Stink Bug

Sunday Quotes: Let it Rain

Managing diabetes in cats involves a multi-faceted approach, with diet being a key component. A carefully controlled diet can significantly improve your cat’s blood sugar levels, overall health, and quality of life.

At least 70% of cats will have some form of dental disease by the time they are just 3 years old. For cats age 6 and over, this number increases to 85%. The good news? Dental disease is preventable.

Happy Easter!

Today is #tortoiseshellcatappreciationday ! Let’s turn all our social networks brown, tan, gold, black, cinnamon and all colors in between today to celebrate our torties in all their beauty and uniqueness!

Zorbium is a long acting transdermal pain medication for cats, which, on the face of it, seems like a good idea - unless a cat has a severe reaction to it. Please educate yourself on the potential risks of this drug and discuss it with your vet before allowing it to be given to your cat!

Far too many cat parents are not aware how deadly lilies are to cats.

Is your cat getting enough of this essential nutrient?

We're celebrating 15 years together today!

We had some excitement at our house this week and Allegra has a lot to say about it.

I've been giving Allegra 1TDC for several years, and it's done wonders for her dental health as well as her aging joints.

Sunday Quotes: The Future

I’m pretty sure all of us will answer this question with an immediate and determined “no! Of course not!” I know I did. But then I read a beautiful article about this topic and realized that there's always room for improvement when it comes to our relationship with our cats.

The answer to this question isn’t as straightforward as it would seem, because multiple factors impact how much a cat should eat. I take an in depth look at how to determine how much to feed to keep your cat at a healthy weight.

Sunday Quotes: News

I’m a firm proponent of functional products that are also pleasing to the eye, and when I needed to get something to stop cold air coming in through my front door, I thought surely there must be a cat themed draft stopper – and I found one!

This fountain has a lot of great features, and because it doesn't have a pump, it is much easier to clean than traditional fountains.

An opinion piece in Thursday’s Washington Post contains misleading information about pet food safety in light of H5N1. Dr. Niesman sets the record straight.

Is there anyone who doesn't feel anxious these days? This super cute card deck provides uplifting and calming messages to help us cope.

Sunday purrs

Please take the bird flu seriously, especially given that the daily and weekly epidemiology reports scientists and veterinarians relied upon from federal agencies have all but disappeared. The disease progression of 11 cats in Oregon has shown how this virus affects cats.

A new drug offers hope for cats with the most commonly diagnosed form of heart disease.

Giveaway: 20 Pounds of Darwin’s Cat Food for Your Cat and 20 Pounds for Your Favorite Shelter

Allegra started to have some difficulty jumping up on our bed, so I got her steps to make it easier on her joints. Now I wish I had gotten them for her sooner!