Bristle vs slicker vs pin brushes for cats: which one fits your cat’s coat?
Bristle, pin and slicker brushes do three different jobs. Here is how each one works, which coat it suits and which cat each fits, with the grooming research behind it.
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Earthbath vs Burt’s Bees cat shampoo: foam or spray for a cat that won’t bathe?
Both are fragrance-free no-rinse formulas, but one is a foam you rub in and the other a spray you brush through. Here’s how Earthbath and Burt’s Bees waterless cat shampoos differ on ingredients, bottle size and which cats they suit.
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Soft Paws vs Nail Trimming for Cats: Which Fits Your Cat?
Soft nail caps and regular trimming both tame scratching, but they suit different cats. Here is how they compare on upkeep, what your cat must tolerate and which to pick.
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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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Salmon Oil vs Krill Oil for Cats
Salmon oil and krill oil both supply EPA and DHA. Here is how they compare for cats, what the research covers, why the label matters and when to ask your vet.
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Do light-colored cats need sun protection?
Yes, and it is a genuinely under-discussed risk
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Why is my cat losing fur in clumps instead of shedding evenly?
Normal shedding is diffuse: loose hairs on furniture and in your brush, evenly across the body
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Why is my cat’s nose dry or crusty?
A dry nose by itself is not a reliable sign of illness in cats, despite the old idea that a wet nose means health
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Why does my cat scratch her ears if she doesn’t have ear mites?
Ear mites are the cause most owners think of first, but they are far from the only one
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