Can cats eat dog food?
A stolen bite of dog food won’t hurt, but cats can’t live on it
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Why does my cat headbutt me?
That gentle bump of her head against you, sometimes called bunting, is a friendly, affiliative gesture
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Should I shave my matted long-haired cat?
Heavy, tight mats often do need to be clipped out rather than brushed, but it’s usually not a home job
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Why is my cat throwing up white foam?
White or clear foam is usually stomach fluid and mucus brought up on an empty stomach, often when too long has passed between meals or after a…
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How many water bowls should one cat have?
At least two, even for a single cat
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How do I help my overweight cat lose weight?
Carefully and slowly, because crash dieting a cat is dangerous and can trigger fatty liver disease
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Why does my cat knead me with her paws?
Kneading, that rhythmic push-pull with the front paws often called making biscuits, starts in kittenhood, when nursing kittens knead to stimulate milk
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What is stud tail in cats, and should I worry?
Stud tail is a waxy, greasy, sometimes crusty buildup near the base of the tail, where a cluster of oil glands sits
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What should healthy cat poop look like?
A healthy stool is brown, formed and firm but not hard, roughly the shape and segmentation of a small log, and a cat typically goes about once a day
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Can I flavor my cat’s water to get her to drink more?
Yes, lightly, and it can work well for a stubborn drinker