Just like humans, cats might experience an unexpected health issue during the course of their lives. As a loving cat parent, you can help your cat live his best life by making sure he stays healthy and happy. By educating yourself on the most common medical problems, you’ll be equipped to avoid preventable conditions, as… Read More

Kittens are adorable little bundles of cuteness and joy that come with a lot of responsibility. Part of that responsibility is staying on top of your kitten’s health. Because kittens don’t have fully-developed immune systems, they are especially susceptible to various diseases that can cause serious illness if left untreated. Let’s go through some of… Read More

Much of the West Coast is on fire and that has resulted in smoky conditions and unhealthy air in many cities and communities. Just as people need to protect themselves from hazardous air pollution, pets need special care as well. The historically devastating fires – in California, Oregon, and Washington – were still spreading rapidly… Read More

Imagine being able to tell if your cat might have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or bladder issue by simply looking at her litter after she takes care of business. That’s the claim of a new kind of kitty litter garnering a lot of buzz in recent months. PrettyLitter is a silica gel crystal-based litter… Read More

Key Takeaways Caring for your cat’s teeth is as essential as other preventative care and will keep your pet from developing related health conditions. Regularly brushing your cat’s teeth is key to their oral health. You can save money and trips to the store by making your own cat toothpaste, with just a few ingredients… Read More

Many pet parents responded with concern when it was reported this week that a tiger at the Bronx Zoo had tested positive for the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. If a tiger can catch it, what about our household pets, they wondered? And could I catch coronavirus from my pet? Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger, is… Read More

View or download a PDF of this infographic. When it comes to our pets, some plants are more toxic than others. Lilies are one type of plant that is downright toxic to cats and should be kept well out of reach or out of the home altogether. Curious kitties that may try a little nibble… Read More

Diagnosis: Lily poisoning Vet bill: $3,244 | Healthy Paws covered: $2,345 Coverage: 80 percent | $250 deductible Blue, a one-year-old Siberian Forest Cat, is one curious cat, says his pet parent Missy. He’s also affectionate and sweet. Missy is aware of things that are harmful or poisonous to cats since there are two in the… Read More

Updated April 30, 2020: As the COVID-19 pandemic information changes and evolves, we are committed to being a source of the most up-to-date information for you, our concerned pet parents. Since this article was published discussing the differences between coronaviruses that are commonly seen in cats and the human COVID-19 virus, some new information has… Read More

Young and immunocompromised cats are commonly affected by pneumonia, which can lead to respiratory difficulty and low oxygenation of the blood. Pneumonia is an inflammatory disease that damages the functional tissue of the lung known as the parenchyma. This tissue is responsible for effective gas exchange when healthy cats breathe. However, with pneumonia, the lungs… Read More

Cat (feline) asthma is the more common name for feline bronchitis. Bronchitis (bronk-eye-tis) is an inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs. Bronchi (bronk-eye) and bronchioles (bron-key-oles) are the tubes that allow air to move down into the lungs when your cat inhales (takes a breath in) and allows air back out of… Read More