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Image via iStock.com/IVAngelos Netflix is known for creating some very binge-worthy cinematic content. One of their recent sleeper hits has been a documentary about the competitive world of the Canadian...

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Everyone has behavioral quirks, and sometimes it appears that our cats have them, too. Do you find it unusual that you buy expensive cat toys and your cat would rather play with a simple hair tie?  Cats...

Sarah Wooten, DVM

People may think that you can give kittens a saucer of milk, but is cow milk actually healthy for kittens? What about soy milk, goat milk or almond milk? Are those healthy choices to feed kittens if they...

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

A cat uses its nails for many different activities, including scratching, climbing and marking territory. Interestingly, cat nails are retractable, staying hidden until a cat needs to use them. Cat nails...

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

The life of a cat appears to be idle and indulgent. Looking over at my cats as they lounge in their cat tree or in a cozy spot on my bed, sometimes I wish I could live their lives. I will admit that my...

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

  Dogs and cats can develop hip problems due to genetics, injury or simply old age. For example, canine hip dysplasia is a genetic disease that causes abnormal hip joint development. Legg-Perthes disease,...