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How to Find a Good Veterinarian

A veterinarian should be a good fit for both you and your pet. Here are some helpful guidelines for how to find a veterinarian near you.

veterinarian examining a small dog

Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats

Answers to questions about heartworm disease in dogs and cats: prevention, spread of disease, signs and symptoms, tests, treatment and prognosis.

Trevor, a brown and white dog tilting his head

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating disease in cats caused by a corona virus. Learn about signs, diagnosis and treatment.

Young cats, like this black-and-white kitten, are susceptible to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): Signs, Prevention, Prognosis

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) affects cats’ immune system. Read FAQs about the disease, including transmission, signs, diagnosis, and prognosis.

Rico, a tabby cat who is feline leukemia virus (FeLV) positive, lying on his side on a blue shelf

Feeding Your Cat

Feeding your cat can be a challenge. Should you feed her wet or dry food? What if he is a picky eater? What if she is overweight? Read on for help.

Three cats eating wet food from a bowl

Liver Disease in Cats: Signs, Treatment, Prognosis

Fatty liver disease in cats, aka feline hepatic lipidosis, is caused by an accumulation of fats, or lipids, in the liver tissue. Learn about the signs of cat liver diseas...

Woman holding her tabby cat with liver disease (feline hepatic lipidosis)

The Best Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas: Toys, Puzzles, and More

Learn some of the best indoor cat enrichment ideas, including interactive cat toys, food puzzles, catios, and more.

white-and-black indoor cat playing with a toy with colorful balls, one of many cat enrichment ideas

Diabetes in Cats: Types, Treatment and Prognosis

Read about the two types of diabetes in cats, treatment and cost, insulin injections, blood glucose monitoring, and a diabetic cat’s prognosis.

Diabetic black and white senior cat

Christmas Holiday Dangers for Pets

List of Christmas dangers for pets: Christmas trees, decorations, lights, gifts, raisins, onions, chocolate, alcohol; poinsettias, mistletoe; candles.

Calico kitten with holiday bows

Cat Safety

When considering cat safety, the number one question people ask is if their feline should be an indoor or outdoor cat. How can you keep your cat safe?

Woman, who is dedicated to keeping her cat safe, with her gray-and-white shorthair kitty

Cat Health Care: General Guidelines

What kind of cat health care does your feline friend need? Here's what you can do to ensure your cat lives a healthy life.

Healthy orange tabby cat looking straight ahead lying down

Signs of a Healthy Cat (and Possible Symptoms of Cat Illness)

What are signs of a healthy cat? And what are the symptoms of cat illness? Learn essential information on cat health.

Young healthy cat looking up on a multicolored blanket

Cat Dementia: Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Cats

Cat dementia is cognitive dysfunction that happens to some senior cats. Find out about signs and symptoms, consulting a veterinarian, and treatment.

Older feline with cat dementia who is receiving care and treatment

Cat Declawing: Effects and Alternatives

Cat declawing is a painful procedure that can have many negative effects on a cat's well-being. Learn alternatives to having a cat declawed.

gray-and-white cat showing he is not a declawed cat by holding his paw over a ledge

Bottle-Feeding Kittens: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides instructions for caring for bottle-feeding kittens — aka "bottle babies" or very young kittens who have been abandoned or orphaned.

Bottle-feeding kitten with milk on her face

Tips to Control Cat Allergy Symptoms if You Live With a Cat

Allergic to cats? Learn tips to help you control your cat allergy symptoms to make it easier to handle living with a cat.

tabby cat lying on an orange bed