Elizabeth Lasley

While I was in practice, I would see cats with diarrhea every few weeks. Sometimes a loose stool was the only symptom owners saw. I soon learned there are a variety of reasons cats can have runny poop when they’re acting normally or when they seem fine. In this article, you will learn about the … Read more

Garfield was an American comic strip created by Jim Davis in 1976. Over the next 40 years, the strip reached over 2000 newspapers and holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s most widely syndicated comic strip. The main character of the comic strip is none other than Garfield, a fat orange tabby cat. … Read more

How early can cats become pregnant?   A cat will have its first heat cycle around 6 months of age. It is not advised for her to become pregnant this young, as this may increase complications for both the kittens and the mother. It is best to wait until she is full grown. How often … Read more

When I was purchasing a couch for my first apartment, there was a lot of back and forth regarding what would be best when I took my cats into consideration. While I wasn’t concerned for their comfort (as they love to lie anywhere), I was concerned regarding what would work best for us as a … Read more

Worms are common in cats, especially if they spend time outside. But traditional worming treatments can be rough on your feline fur baby’s system. Fortunately, there are some home remedies that may help you get rid of the tiny parasites. Just remember to consult with your veterinarian before trying anything. Different cats and types of … Read more

A cat’s body language and their voices are their only tools of communication with humans. As much as we’d like them to, they can’t speak. It’s hard to understand their intentions if we don’t understand their body language. In cartoons and other media, cats shown anger using an arched back. However, this isn’t the only … Read more

Cats will play with anything! My cats are more likely to play with paper towel holders and trash than some toys I get them. But there’s a reason: it feels one of the cat’s needs. You’ve probably seen those brands in the pet store that boast “fill hunting need” or “fill digging need”. If my … Read more

When I got my first cat as an adult, I was determined not to let the kitten sleep in our room. I was adamant we would shut the door upon me going to bed and he would see me in the morning. Unfortunately, my cat had different ideas. Night after night, he would meow outside … Read more

Cats with small ears are adorable. We see pictures on the internet of those with folded or miniature ears and we awww… But you may wonder what causes small ears in cats or what breeds have small ears? What causes small ears? There are cat breeds which appear to have small or nonexistent ears! The … Read more