Cat Health

Dr. Ernie's Top 10 Cat Dental Questions Cat Checkups & Preventive Care
Dr. Ernie's Top 10 Cat Dental Questions... And His Answers!
For some inexplicable reason, I get fewer questions from my cat clients about their kitty’s teeth and mouth than inquiries from dog owners. I have a few theories on this phenomenon...
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Keep your cat happy with multiple litter boxes Cat Behavior
How Many Litter Boxes Do I Need?
While it seems trivial, an unclean litter box can result in serious behavioral and medical problems in cats, such as spraying!
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The Top 5 Cat Toxins Cat Toxins & Poisons
The Top 5 Cat Toxins
While the majority of poisoning calls to Pet Poison Helpline involve dogs, almost 10% of the calls are from cat owners.
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Five Tests Every New Pet Should Have New-Cat Checklists
Five Tests Every New Pet Should Have
Getting a new pet is a big deal and everyone knows it’s important to get off to a good start. So besides buying supplies and making your home pet-safe, what else should you be doing if you’re adding a new, furry, four-legged member to the family? As a veterinarian, it’s a question I’m often asked by prospective pet parents.
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When to Take Your Cat to the ER Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
When to Take Your Cat to the ER
Ah, cats. We love ‘em, but less so at two a.m. when they’re dry-heaving all over our carpet. What if your cat still continues to vomit multiple times all night? When do you decide to bring your cat into the ER?
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Is Your Cat Secretly Stressed? Cat Behavior
Is Your Cat Secretly Stressed?
Your cat can hide stress well, and stress can actually cause sickness. Learn to spot the signs early.
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Cat Breeds
The Exotic (also, Exotic Shorthair)
Breed Basics
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Cat Breeds
The Oriental
HistoryWhich came first, the Oriental or the Siamese? 
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Cat Breeds
The British Shorthair
Background 
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Cat Breeds
The Scottish Fold
HistoryThe story of the Scottish Fold begins in a barn. 
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