Is it safe to microwave my cat’s wet food to warm it up?
It can be, but the real risk is uneven heating, not the microwave itself
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Do cats actually recognize their own name?
Yes, according to a 2019 study published in Scientific Reports, which found that cats could distinguish their own name from other words, and even…
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Why can’t my vet just look at my cat’s skin and tell me what’s wrong?
Because a huge range of very different problems, food allergies, flea allergies, environmental allergies, fungal infections, bacterial infections…
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Is it normal for kittens to have looser stool than an adult cat?
A slightly softer, less formed stool than a mature adult cat’s is common in kittens, since their digestive systems are still developing and a diet…
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Does a heated water bowl help in a cold apartment?
It can help more than it sounds like it should
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Does a healthy adult cat need a vitamin supplement?
No, not if she is eating a commercial food labeled complete and balanced for her life stage
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My cat suddenly hissed at me for no reason. Why?
“No reason” almost always means a reason you didn’t register, not a true absence of one
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Do light-colored cats need sun protection?
Yes, and it is a genuinely under-discussed risk
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How long is opened wet cat food good for in the fridge?
The FDA’s own pet food safety guidance is simpler than most owners expect: refrigerate or throw out unused canned or pouched food promptly, and…
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How long can I leave water out before I need to change it?
Once a day at minimum, and sooner if you notice dust, fur or food debris floating in it, which happens faster than most owners expect in a bowl…