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Calico cat

9 Types of Calico Cats (With Photos)

Dense calico     Dilute calico     Van calico     Harlequin calico     Shorthaired calico     Longhaired calico     ...
Cat eating

My Cat Has Low Energy But Is Still Eating Well [Vet Answer]

Some cats thrive on a low energy physical state. Others are extremely ...
Example of cat hair loss with sores or scabs

Cat with Sores & Hair Loss: Top Reasons & What to Do

For any doting cat owner, noticing sores or hair loss on their ...
antibiotics to treat diarrhea

Antibiotics To Treat Cat Diarrhea: FAQ With Our Veterinarian

Cats, just like humans, can experience a range of health issues, and ...
Does littermate syndrome affect cats?

Can Cats Have Littermate Syndrome?

What is littermate syndrome? Littermate syndrome refers to a set of behaviours ...
cat in litter

Urine Blockage & Cat Euthanasia: When Is the Right Time?

As a veterinarian, one of my first patients in practice was a ...

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Authors

  • Julia Wilson, 'Cat World' Founder

    Julia Wilson is the founder of Cat-World, and has researched and written over 1,000 articles about cats. She is a cat expert with over 20 years of experience writing about a wide range of cat topics, with a special interest in cat health, welfare and preventative care. Julia lives in Sydney with her family, four cats and two dogs. Full author bio

  • Dr Whittenburg, Hospital Director

    Dr. Jamie Whittenburg (DVM) is the director of Kingsgate Animal Hospital, a full service veterinary hospital in Lubbock, TX, and a medical director at Cat World. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Dr. Whittenburg then went on to pursue post-graduate training at Texas A&M University. She worked as an associate veterinarian in Fort Worth before the Hub City called her home. In Lubbock, Dr. Whittenburg continued her work as an associate veterinarian and in academia. On May 1st, 2013, she opened her own hospital, Kingsgate Animal Hospital, in her hometown of Lubbock, TX. She has a special interest in feline medicine and surgery.

  • Janet Cutler, PhD, Cat Behaviorist

    Janet Higginson Cutler, PhD, CAAB, is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. She earned her Phd at the University of Guelph, and runs her own cat and dog behavior consulting firm, Landmark Behaviour, in Canada.

  • Katenna Jones, Cat Behaviorist

    Katenna Jones is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB) and Certified Cat Behavior Consultant. Katenna works with families and their cats and dogs in person or virtually with her company Jones Animal Behavior in Rhode Island. She earned a Master's in Psychology, with a focus on animal behavior, from Brown University.

  • Dr Paula Simons, Veterinarian

    Dr Paula Simons graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2019. She is currently working at 'Cornell University Veterinary Specialists' (CUVS) in Connecticut as an Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian resident (see her work profile). CUVS is a 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care Facility certified by the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society, indicating the highest level of patient care.

  • Dr. Eldredge, Veterinarian

    Dr. Debra Eldredge is a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) who graduated from Cornell University. She is an award-winning author of more than 20 books on pets, including the best-selling “Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook“.