Julia Wilson, 'Cat World' Founder 
The color of a cat’s poop can provide important information to caregivers and veterinarians. Normal cat poop should be a similar color to milk chocolate and soft to firm in texture. Most cats will pass poop once or twice a day.
Black cat poop is commonly associated with gastrointestinal bleeding, which has a number of pathologies from mild to life-threatening.
Pet owners may be alarmed to find worms (most often white worms) in their cat’s poop. As a vet, I know how unsettling it can be. Intestinal worms can indeed be quite harmful to cats, leading to weight loss, malnutrition, and serious health issues if left untreated. However, don’t panic – this is a common … Read more
Although there are many plants toxic to cats, basil is not one of them. Your kitty is safe to sniff, lick, rub, and sometimes chew or eat basil. The only exception may be basil as an essential oil. There are only a handful of essential oils that are safe for cats. What is a basil … Read more
What is lucky bamboo? The lucky bamboo plant is also known as a ribbon plant, cornstalk plant, dragon tree, and corn plant. It is actually not a bamboo at all, but rather a Dracaena. The plant is popular for its slender, palm tree-like trunks and branches. Some plants have striped leaves that appear in a … Read more
What is a mint plant? Mint is a perennial herb with fragrant leaves and a square stem. A couple of its many uses for humans are as a digestive aid and headache relief. It’s used in recipes from tea to butter. Mint looks a lot like (and can smell like) catnip. Is the mint plant … Read more
What is a daisy? The daisy is a common wildflower belonging to the Asteraceae family. It can be identified by a solid-colored center surrounded by 15 to 30 petals. The flower can appear in several different color combinations. The most recognized is the Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum), which has a yellow center with white … Read more
Cats and tuna. Tuna and cats. Cats and tuna go together like … well, like cats and tuna. But is it good for them? How about the water? Let’s quickly look at the health benefits of tuna water for cats, before reviewing how much tuna water is safe for your cat to drink – with … Read more
We all know that cats love milk, but what if you don’t have cow’s milk in your fridge? Is it okay to give your cat oat milk? Dr. Sara Ochoa, a veterinarian at Cat-World.com and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine reminds cat owners that most cats are actually lactose intolerant, so cow’s milk really isn’t good … Read more
Is one of your kittens smaller than the others? You may have a runt of a cat litter. We consulted with one of our veterinarians at Cat World, Dr. Sara Ochoa (Doctor in Veterinary Medicine), to give you the best information on runts and how to care for them. What is a runt of a … Read more
One of our veterinarians here at Cat World, Dr. Sara Ochoa says, “One of the main reasons that cat’s nails will split is that they are not sharpening their claws as they should. It is natural for a cat to want to use a scratching post or scratch their claw on things. Many times, this … Read more