cats

Safe Human Foods for Cats Quick Reference List

As a veterinary assistant here in Frisco, Texas, I get asked this all the time: “What can I safely share with my cat?” The answer: there are plenty of cat-friendly human foods, but the details matter. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their bodies are built to thrive on animal-based...

Homemade Cat Treats: High Protein, Low Carb

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their bodies are built to thrive on animal-based protein and fat, with no known dietary requirement for carbohydrates. That is exactly why homemade, high-protein, low-carb treats can be such a smart upgrade, especially if your cat struggles with weight...

Balanced Homemade Cat Food for Weight Loss

If your cat needs to slim down, diet is usually the biggest driver you can control. And here is the part I love as a veterinary assistant: weight loss does not have to mean “less joy” or a hungry, cranky kitty. With a balanced homemade plan, you can keep meals high in protein, moderate in fat,...

Vet-Approved Homemade Cat Food Basics

If you have ever looked at a cat food label and thought, “I am not even sure what half of this is,” you are in good company. As a veterinary assistant in Frisco, Texas, I talk with cat parents every week who want to feed better, but also want to do it safely. Homemade cat food can absolutely be...

Vet-Informed Homemade Cat Food Weekly Feeding Schedule

If you have ever flipped over a bag of cat food and felt confused by the ingredient list, you are not alone. As a veterinary assistant in Frisco, Texas, I hear the same question all the time: “Can I make homemade cat food that is truly complete and safe?” Yes, you can. But with cats, it has to...

Cat Biting During Petting: Causes and Solutions

One minute your cat is leaning in, purring, and asking for love. The next minute, there is a sudden bite on your hand. If you have ever thought, “But you were enjoying this,” you are not alone. As a veterinary assistant, I see this all the time, and the good news is that most petting-related...

Cat Aggression Triggers and Fixes

Few things feel more confusing than a cat who seems sweet one minute and spicy (swatty or bitey) the next. As a veterinary assistant, I can tell you this is very common, and it often improves once you identify the trigger and meet the underlying need. Aggression is often your cat’s way of saying,...

How to Bathe a Cat (If You Must)

As a veterinary assistant, I can tell you this up front: most cats do not need regular baths. They are expert groomers, and for many cats, a bath is more stressful than it is helpful. But sometimes life happens. A skunk encounter, a medical mess, a sticky substance on the coat, flea dirt, or a...

Do Cats Remember People?

If you have ever left for a trip and wondered whether your cat will “forget” you, you are not alone. As a veterinary assistant, I hear this question all the time, especially from families bringing home a new rescue or visiting a cat they have not seen in years. The sweet truth is that many cats...

Why Cats Bury Their Poop (And Why Some Don’t)

If you have ever watched your cat carefully cover their poop like they are hiding a tiny secret, you are seeing instinct in action. But if your cat walks away without covering anything, that can be normal too. The key is understanding what’s typical for your cat, and knowing when a change is a...

Why Cats Are So Flexible

If you have ever watched a cat slip through a half-open door, fold into a tiny box, or twist midair to land on their feet, you have seen one of nature’s most impressive athletic designs. Cats are not just “stretchy” because they love a good sun-warmed stretch. Their flexibility comes from a...

Why Cats Butt Wiggle Before Pouncing

If you have ever watched your cat lock eyes on a toy (or your ankle), crouch low, and then do that unmistakable little butt wiggle, you are seeing a tiny, adorable piece of feline athletic preparation. It can look silly, but it is actually a smart, instinct-driven behavior that helps cats hunt and...

Can Cats Get Sunburned?

Yes, cats can absolutely get sunburned. As a veterinary assistant, I see it most often in light-colored cats, thin-coated cats, and hairless breeds. The tricky part is that cat sunburn often starts subtly, then turns into painful irritation, skin infection, or long-term skin damage if it keeps...

Why Cats Chatter at Pests

If you have ever watched your cat stare out the window at a bird, lizard, or squirrel and then suddenly make that rapid ch-ch-ch sound, you have witnessed one of the most fascinating little “sound effects” in the feline world. Cat chattering is common, especially when a cat can see prey but...

Can Cats Have Asthma? Signs Your Cat Is Struggling to Breathe

Yes, cats can have asthma, and it is not rare . Feline asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the lower airways. When something triggers your cat’s sensitive airways, the bronchial tubes can tighten (bronchospasm), swell, and fill with mucus. That combination makes it harder for air to...

FIP in Cats: Symptoms and New Treatments

Feline infectious peritonitis, or FIP , is one of the scariest diagnoses a cat parent can hear. For a long time, FIP was almost always fatal. The encouraging news is that veterinary medicine has changed fast in this area, and many cats can now recover with timely diagnosis and appropriate...

Do Cats Get Jealous? Territorial Behavior Signs

Cats may not feel jealousy in the same way humans describe it, and we cannot truly know their subjective experience. But they absolutely can show jealous-looking behavior when something changes in their social world. In my work as a veterinary assistant, I see this most often after a new pet...

What Do Cat Worms Look Like?

If you have ever scooped the litter box and noticed something that looks like rice, spaghetti, or tiny sesame seeds, it is completely normal to feel alarmed. As a veterinary assistant, I can tell you this is one of the most common reasons people call the clinic. The good news is that many...

Why Do Cats Chase Their Tails?

Tail chasing can be completely normal cat behavior, or it can be your cat’s way of saying, “Something is not right.” As a veterinary assistant, I like to look at context : how often it happens, how intense it is, and whether your cat seems comfortable or distressed. Below, we’ll sort tail...

Why Does My Cat Meow at Night?

If your cat turns into a little “night singer” the moment you crawl into bed, you are not imagining it. Nighttime meowing is one of the most common behavior complaints families bring up in clinics, and it is often your cat communicating a real need (or a learned habit that has worked before)....