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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Probiotics vs prebiotics for cats
A probiotic is live bacteria and a prebiotic is the fuel those bacteria use. Here is how they differ, what the feline research says, and which one fits which situation.
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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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Is it more normal for senior cats to vomit occasionally than younger cats?
No, and this is one of the more common misreadings owners make
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Why does my cat chew on plastic or fabric?
Chewing and sucking on non-food materials, sometimes called wool sucking when it targets fabric specifically, shows up more in certain breeds…
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Pumpkin vs psyllium husk for cat constipation
Canned pumpkin gets reached for first, but the fiber math rarely adds up. Here’s what psyllium husk does differently, backed by a 2024 feline study, plus when each is worth trying and when it’s a vet visit instead.
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What are the real risks of a raw food diet for cats?
The main documented risk is not to your cat’s nutrition, it is bacterial contamination that can sicken both your cat and the people in your home
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Why does my cat’s stomach growl so loudly?
A growling, gurgling stomach (borborygmi is the technical term) is usually just the sound of gas and fluid moving through the intestines, and it…
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Why does my cat eat litter?
Eating litter, along with plastic, fabric or other non-food items, is called pica, and it has several possible causes rather than one
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Royal Canin Gastrointestinal vs Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d: which vet-recommended GI diet fits your cat?
Both are prescription diets your vet has to authorize, but they solve different problems. Here’s how Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Fiber Response and Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Digestive Care differ on fiber strategy, protein and life stage, and which one fits your cat’s situation.
