Ask The Vet

While it’s not rare, vomiting shouldn’t be a regular occurrence in cats. If anything, cat vomiting may be an early sign of something serious, so you shouldn’t overlook it. Here’s some helpful information about the types, causes and possible treatments for cat vomiting.

Does your cat ever “make biscuits”? Or “knead dough?” These terms commonly refer to the ritual of cat kneading. Animal scientists and researchers have suggested a few theories why cats do this.

Digging is a natural behavior in dogs, but it’s not always a favorite behavior of their human parents. You surely know this if you’ve ever stumbled into one of your dog’s lawn craters or seen Fido tunneling his way under the fence. What most dog parents want to know is why dogs dig and whether it’s a symptom of a bigger problem. So, let’s “dig in” to answer these questions!

  Although your cat may typically adopt an elegant, refined demeanor and posture, they may also occasionally surprise you and do something quite out of the ordinary — such as rolling over and shimmying on their back when they see you. So, what’s with the dance? As it turns out, there isn’t one firm reason

  All animals have different lifespans. Yet it seems especially cruel that dogs, a species so close to humans in so many ways, have such short ones. Dogs live anywhere from 8 to 15 years, depending on their breed and a number of other factors, such as their: Genetics Overall size Living environment Daily diet

  Older dogs often slowdown in their later years because of arthritis — inflammation of the joints. As a dog owner, it helps to know what causes arthritis in older dogs, what the most common symptoms are, and how you can help ease the pain.   What is arthritis?   Inflammation of the joints or