Gabapentin Reduces Anxiety in Cats for Quicker, Gentler Nail Trims

Gabapentin Reduces Anxiety in Cats for Quicker, Gentler Nail Trims

If your cat gets stressed just seeing the carrier or flinches at the sound of nail clippers, you’re definitely not alone. Picture this: Mia, a shy

Key Finding: Gabapentin reduced fear responses enabling faster protocol progression
Cats Sniff Strangers Longer but Prefer Their Owner’s Scent

Cats Sniff Strangers Longer but Prefer Their Owner’s Scent

Ever wondered why your cat seems to ignore your partner’s hoodie but can’t resist curling up on your pajamas? If you’ve noticed your cat acting

Key Finding: Cats sniff unknown human odors longer than owner’s
Plant Chewing Is a Natural Behavior in Cats, Not a Health Concern

Plant Chewing Is a Natural Behavior in Cats, Not a Health Concern

If you’ve ever caught your cat nibbling on your houseplants or the grass in your backyard, you’re not alone. Many cat owners wonder if this behavior

Key Finding: Most cats chew plants without preceding illness
High-Dose Vitamin E Fails to Boost Lifespan for Cats with CKD

High-Dose Vitamin E Fails to Boost Lifespan for Cats with CKD

For cat owners facing a chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis in their feline companion, the search for supportive treatments is ongoing and often

Key Finding: High-dose vitamin E raised blood levels but did not improve survival or clinical signs
Magnesium Helps Control Kidney Disease Markers in Pet Cats

Magnesium Helps Control Kidney Disease Markers in Pet Cats

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects a significant number of older cats, often leaving pet owners searching for ways to slow its progression and

Key Finding: Magnesium-enriched renal diet stabilized/decreased calcium vs. rising calcium in controls
Virtual Vet Consults Ease Stress for Cats and Their Caregivers

Virtual Vet Consults Ease Stress for Cats and Their Caregivers

If getting your cat to the veterinarian feels like a stressful ordeal—for you and your feline friend—you’re not alone. For many cat owners, the mere

Key Finding: 85.7% interested in video-based telemedicine for vet consults
Antiviral Medications Dramatically Boost FIP Outcomes in Cats

Antiviral Medications Dramatically Boost FIP Outcomes in Cats

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) has long been one of the most feared diagnoses in feline medicine, often considered a death sentence for affected

Key Finding: ~84.7% overall survival/remission after 84-day therapy
Cats Know Their Limits: Body Size Awareness in Tight Spaces

Cats Know Their Limits: Body Size Awareness in Tight Spaces

Cats are famous for squeezing through surprising spaces. But they do not always try. New research in iScience shows cats gauge their body against

Key Finding: Cats slowed and hesitated at openings below shoulder height
Feral Cats 5x More Likely to Have FIV Than House Cats, Study Finds

Feral Cats 5x More Likely to Have FIV Than House Cats, Study Finds

If you've ever wondered whether keeping your cat indoors really makes a difference for their health, a comprehensive new study from Hong Kong

Key Finding: FIV prevalence was markedly higher in community/feral cats (15.4%) vs pet cats (3.1%)
Outdoor Cats’ Global Biodiversity Impact Mapped

Outdoor Cats’ Global Biodiversity Impact Mapped

Letting domestic cats roam outdoors can feel natural—but this comprehensive global meta-analysis shows the ecological cost is immense. By

Key Finding: Cats documented consuming 2,084 species: ~9% of all bird species, 6% of mammals, 4% of reptiles
Pet Emergency Telemedicine Offers Hope When Vets Aren't Available

Pet Emergency Telemedicine Offers Hope When Vets Aren't Available

When a pet emergency strikes, quick access to veterinary care can make all the difference. But what happens when an in-person vet isn’t

Key Finding: When faced with a pet emergency and no immediate access to an in-person vet, owners turned to …
Many Cats Play 'Fetch' With Objects on Their Own Initiative

Many Cats Play 'Fetch' With Objects on Their Own Initiative

If you’ve ever tossed a toy for your cat and watched in surprise as they returned it—ready for another round—you’re not alone. While fetching is

Key Finding: Many cats play 'fetch' with objects on their own initiative - in 94.4% of cases, cats began fetching …
Telehealth Eases Care for Arthritic Cats

Telehealth Eases Care for Arthritic Cats

If you share your home with an older cat, you may already know how subtle signs of arthritis can be. Maybe your feline friend hesitates before

Key Finding: Regular video telehealth check-ins helped cat owners better manage feline arthritis at home
Rosemary Extract Dramatically Cuts Litterbox Odor in Cats, Study Shows

Rosemary Extract Dramatically Cuts Litterbox Odor in Cats, Study Shows

Every cat owner knows the challenge: maintaining a fresh-smelling home despite having a litterbox. While regular cleaning helps, the persistent odors

Key Finding: Rosemary extract reduced ammonia emissions by approximately 47%
Study: Most Pet Owners Not Consulted on Antibiotic Use for Their Pets

Study: Most Pet Owners Not Consulted on Antibiotic Use for Their Pets

When your pet needs antibiotics, are you actively involved in the treatment decision, or do you simply trust your veterinarian's prescription without

Key Finding: Only 22.7% of pet owners reported being involved in antibiotic treatment decisions
Cat Dental Disease Linked to Serious Health Risks, New Study Reveals

Cat Dental Disease Linked to Serious Health Risks, New Study Reveals

Most cat owners know that dental problems can cause bad breath and tooth loss, but groundbreaking new research reveals the stakes are much higher

Key Finding: Cats with gum disease showed significantly higher oxidative stress markers
Severely Obese Pets Face Major Weight Loss Challenges, Study Shows

Severely Obese Pets Face Major Weight Loss Challenges, Study Shows

A groundbreaking study of over 500 obese pets has revealed a troubling reality: once pets become severely overweight—more than 40% above their ideal

Key Finding: Pets over 40% above ideal weight had significantly worse weight loss outcomes
Growing Up with Pets May Cut Children's Asthma Risk in Half

Growing Up with Pets May Cut Children's Asthma Risk in Half

Parents worried about pets triggering allergies in their children may want to reconsider: groundbreaking new research suggests that growing up with

Key Finding: People who never owned dogs were twice as likely to develop asthma
Heavy Metals Found in One-Third of Dry Pet Foods, Study Reveals

Heavy Metals Found in One-Third of Dry Pet Foods, Study Reveals

A disturbing new study has revealed that heavy metal contamination is widespread in commercial pet foods, with over one-third of dry kibble products

Key Finding: 31.7% of dry pet foods contained chromium above safety standards
Dog Owners Spend More on Veterinary Care Than Cat Owners, Study Shows

Dog Owners Spend More on Veterinary Care Than Cat Owners, Study Shows

If you're a cat owner, a comprehensive new study has some uncomfortable news: you're probably not investing as much in your feline friend's health

Key Finding: Dog owners consistently reported higher attachment and financial investment than cat owners
Cats on Vegan Diets Show Better Health Outcomes, Study Suggests

Cats on Vegan Diets Show Better Health Outcomes, Study Suggests

A comprehensive new study is challenging one of the most contentious topics in pet nutrition: whether cats can thrive on vegan diets. Research

Key Finding: Vegan-fed cats had fewer instances of liver disease, GI problems, and obesity
Nearly Half of Cats Play Fetch, Massive Study Reveals

Nearly Half of Cats Play Fetch, Massive Study Reveals

If you've always thought fetch was exclusively a dog behavior, prepare to have your assumptions challenged. A groundbreaking study involving over

Key Finding: 40.9% of cats engage in fetch behavior 'sometimes' or more frequently
Dogs Follow Human Pointing Better Than Cats, Study Confirms

Dogs Follow Human Pointing Better Than Cats, Study Confirms

If you've ever wondered why your dog seems to instantly understand when you point at their toy while your cat completely ignores the same gesture,

Key Finding: Dogs significantly outperformed cats in following human pointing gestures