Pets

A cat may survive for several days without food if water is still available, but that is not a safe home guideline. In most cats, going more than 24 hours without eating, or eating far less than usual for that long, is enough reason to contact a veterinarian. The concern becomes more urgent in kittens,…

Cats grooming each other can look sweet, strange, or a little worrying. In many homes, the behavior is a normal part of feline social life. In other homes, it can be a clue that one cat is feeling tense, overstimulated, or pushed too far. This behavior is called allogrooming, which simply means one cat grooming…

Many owners first assume a cat’s coughing episode is just a hairball attempt. That mix-up is common. Cats often crouch, extend their necks, and make a hacking sound that can look similar at first glance. The important point is that a true cough often produces nothing, while a hairball episode usually ends with hair, foam,…

Carnations are common in bouquets, holiday arrangements, and home décor. They look harmless, but they are not considered safe for cats. In most cases, carnation exposure causes mild irritation rather than the most severe form of plant poisoning. A cat that chews petals, leaves, or stems may drool, vomit, have diarrhea, or show mild irritation…

Yes, Monstera plants are toxic to cats. They contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can cause immediate pain and irritation when a cat chews the leaf, stem, or root. Most cases are mild to moderate rather than life-threatening, but the reaction can be painful and may look dramatic. This guide explains the symptoms to watch…

Cat drooling can be harmless in a few situations, but it can also be an early sign that something is wrong. A light dribble during purring, kneading, petting, or deep sleep may be normal for some cats. New, heavy, repeated, or unexplained drooling is different. The meaning depends on context. The amount of saliva, how…

A cat may sneeze once or twice for no serious reason. Dust, a strong smell, litter particles, or a brief tickle in the nose can trigger a short burst and then pass. The concern changes when sneezing becomes frequent, happens in repeated bursts, lasts for days, or comes with discharge, poor appetite, low energy, blood,…