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From preventive care to chronic conditions, feline medicine is advancing faster than most owners realize. These articles translate the latest veterinary research into clear guidance: which symptoms actually warrant a vet visit, how to interpret bloodwork, and which interventions have genuine evidence behind them.

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Apr 30, 2026⏱ 4 min read

Can Cats Eat Dog Food? The Nutritional Gap Explained

Picture this: You're out of cat food, the stores are closed, and your cat is hungry. Your dog's kibble is right there. Surely it's…

Apr 4, 2026⏱ 3 min read

Why Do Cats Purr? The Science Is Weirder Than You Think

Every cat owner knows the sound—the rhythmic, rumbling vibration that means your cat is content. But here's the plot twist: cats a…

Mar 6, 2025⏱ 1 min read

Morris Animal Foundation 2025: What We Now Know About Feline Kidney Disease

The Morris Animal Foundation's 2025 Golden Cat Health Grant recipient research delivered new findings on chronic kidney disease (C…

Feb 27, 2025⏱ 1 min read

Darwin's Cats Study: Breed Predispositions Are Stronger Than We Thought

Darwin's Ark (formerly Darwin's Dogs) expanded to cats in 2023, building the largest open-science genomic database of domestic cat…

Feb 20, 2025⏱ 1 min read

FIV Is Not a Death Sentence: New Treatment Research Changes the Picture

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) infects an estimated 2.5% of cats in the US, with much higher rates in outdoor and feral popul…

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