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Outdoor Cat Controversy: Is It Ever OK to Let Them Roam?

Pet parents commonly pose the question as to whether they should allow their cats to venture outside of the house. As a veterinarian and advocate for animal welfare, I explain that the decision is ultimately...

Which Personality Does Your Cat Have?

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Stereotypes about cats and their personalities abound—calicos are feisty, orange tabbies are laid back. The Cat Fanciers’ Association has even put together a Breed Personality Chart. The problem with stereotypes...

Behind the Scenes: What Your Pet's Overnight Vet Visit Is Like

PetMD Editorial

So your beloved pet needs to spend the night at the animal hospital. Who will it be harder on? You or your pet? Depending on the type of hospital you are admitting your fur baby to, she may have a variety...

Nervous Dog? Your Behavior Might Be the Cause

PetMD Editorial

What makes a dog nervous? Some dogs are very anxious and nervous to begin with, while others are nervous due to their owners being stressed and anxious themselves. The environment that a dog is raised...

Why it Pays to be a Cat Lady: Studies Show Female Cat Owners Benefit the Most from Having a Pet

PetMD Editorial

By definition, a “cat lady” is a single woman who owns many pet cats. They may have problems relating to other human beings, and may substitute cats for personal relationships with other people. You may...

Why Pets Are So Important for People with Mental Illness

Jennifer Coates, DVM

As pet parents, we all know how important animals are to our own physical and mental wellbeing. In fact, research shows that pets have a way of keeping people and communities strong. But a recently-released...