Rice is the world’s most widely eaten staple food. But just because something is good for people, that doesn’t mean it’s good for cats. So can cats eat rice? If…
How to Tell If Your Cat Is Overweight
Fat cats are cute, but it’s just as unhealthy for a cat to be overweight as it is for a person to be overweight. The trouble is, how big does…
Can Cats Eat Yogurt?
Cats love dairy; yogurt is dairy. In other news, 2+2=4. But is dairy a good choice for cats? Can cats be lactose intolerant, and if so, how many are? Are…
Can Cats Have Strawberries?
Strawberries are fruit, and fruit is healthy—right? While that may be true for people, feeding fruit to cats isn’t common… So are strawberries good for cats, bad for cats, or…
Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Cure
Chronic kidney disease is a serious health condition that affects cats. It’s reasonably common, but you may not know a lot about it. So, what causes CKD in cats, what…
Can Cats Eat Apples?
Fruit is healthy, and healthy foods are the best choices—right? So, would apples be good for cats? If so, why, and if not, why not? Should cats eat apples? Apples…
Can Cats Have Bananas?
They aren’t exactly a well-known cat food, but bananas are typically thought of as a healthy snack choice. So if they’re good for you, are they good for your cat…
Are Cats Wild Animals?
Cats are famously less friendly and less people-centric than other pets. But does that mean they’re still wild at heart? Is a cat considered a wild animal? Cats are domesticated,…
Gum Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Cure
Have you noticed that your cat’s breath smells? Are its gums swollen, red, cracked and bleeding? If so, it might have gingivitis. But what it gingivitis and what causes it?…
Dementia in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Cure
Because of better veterinary care, and better care at home, cats are living longer than ever before. Unfortunately, the flip-side of this positive is that more and more cats are…