Cat Health Tips

Sometimes your cat’s condition needs more than your regular vet. In this guide, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, a board-certified veterinary specialist for cats and critical care expert, explains when to seek advanced help, what specialists do, and how to find the right expert to give your feline friend the best possible care.

Pierre is my anxious, allergy-prone cat, and a lick mat for cats changed our routine. This follow-up to my “Hype or Helpful” post shares the gentle recipe I use (pumpkin, a pinch of bone broth powder, cranberry, Integra Sensitive turkey) and how I spread it for maximum calm. What to buy, how to clean, and safety notes included, plus three lick mats I recommend.

I haven’t tried a lick mat for cats, yet. But I’m about to. Pierre has nerve-related anxiety and hates loud sounds (he was rescued at just 3–5 days old). In this guide I weigh when lick mats calm vs frustrate, share safe spreads and slow-feeding tricks, hygiene tips, and when to skip them. Plus: how this could support Pierre’s allergy and overgrooming journey.

Fleas are more than an itchy nuisance, they can affect your cat’s health. In this guide, I share what worked when I cared for 14 cats (including a neem oil DIY remedy) and review the best flea treatments for cats today. From collars to sprays and vet-approved picks, here’s how to keep your feline itch-free.

Looking for budget-friendly tools to tackle cat hair? I tested five affordable removers - from rubber brushes to sticky lint rollers (even a triangle scraper) - to help you clean furniture, clothes, cars, and more. Plus, I reveal my splurge-worthy BISSELL vacuum experience as an optional upgrade!

Tito, my curious cat, was offered blueberries, strawberries and watermelon. He sniffed, judged, and refused them all. But can cats eat fruit safely? In this article, I share Tito’s hilarious reactions and what vets say about fruit safety. From surprise favorites to dangerous fruits to avoid, here’s what to know before offering your cat anything fruity.

Administering insulin to a diabetic cat can be tricky, especially if the cat is anxious. This guide covers step-by-step instructions for preparing insulin, calming the cat, and delivering the injection smoothly. Learn how to create a stress-free environment, use gentle handling, and reinforce positive behavior - all to make insulin time a little easier for everyone involved.

Pierre’s not cured - but we’re trying. After calming pills, food changes, and travel stress, we’ve added Apoquel, soothing balm, and salmon oil to the mix. His skin issues are still a mystery, but our current cat skin allergy treatment plan includes one flower-collared cat, lots of patience, and hope that this combo might finally bring him peace.

Pierre, my sweet but sensitive cat, started overgrooming (plucking his hair like a wool-hungry gremlin) after a stressful move. Here’s our real-life journey through fur loss, food allergies, travel-induced stress, and what finally seems to help.