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Each post answers one common cat question in the first paragraph, then explains the detail with sources from veterinary schools, veterinary associations and peer reviewed research. We publish when we have something genuinely useful to add, not to a schedule.
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- Are lilies poisonous to cats?
Yes. True lilies and daylilies can cause fatal kidney failure in cats from a bite, pollen or vase water. Which lilies are dangerous, the signs, and what to do right away. - Cat straining to pee: emergency signs
A cat, especially a male, straining in the litter box with little or no urine may have a urethral blockage, which can be fatal within 24 to 48 hours. Signs and what to do. - How many litter boxes per cat?
The rule is one litter box per cat plus one, in separate places. Here is why, what size and litter to choose, where to put boxes, and when the rule is not enough. - How often should a cat see the vet?
Kittens need several visits, adult cats at least once a year, cats aged 10 to 15 every six months and cats over 15 every four months. A schedule by life stage, with sources. - Why do cats slow blink?
A cat's slow blink is a relaxed, positive signal. A 2020 study found cats slow blink back at people and approach strangers who slow blink. How to slow blink at a cat.
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