While your “apple a day” is a healthful snack for you, is it safe for your cat to munch on? The answer is a bit more complex than a simple yes or no. If you find your cat raising a paw to beg for the occasional apple treat, it’s important to learn more about how to feed this fruit safely, …

Cats have had a time-honored history as working felines on dairy farms, where they are traditionally rewarded with pans of fresh warm milk. Artwork of cats and even the books we learned to read as children feature cats and kittens being offered milk as their primary meal. But should cats drink milk? Many people are startled to learn that most …

Why Grapes are Dangerous for Pets You have probably heard that grapes, raisins, and currents are dangerous for dogs to eat. It may sound odd, but veterinarians are not completely certain why grapes are highly toxic to dogs, and likely to cats as well. Nestle Purina Veterinarian, Dr. Taylor Francis explains, “It’s a strange phenomenon. Some dogs don’t seem to …

    Reading Time: 4 min 22 secs   When a cat won’t eat, above all, a pet parent may in fact worry, “What triggered this change of appetite in my cat?” Along with a refusal to eat, on the negative side, a cat may experience other uncomfortable symptoms such as weight loss, depression, and vomiting. Moreover, there are numerous …

  Reading Time: 5 mins, 15 secs.   The differences between wet vs dry cat food has pet parents asking, “Is wet or dry food better for cats?” In sum, cats have truly individual eating styles and preferences. Firstly, a cat’s teeth are essentially perfect for a carnivorous diet. In any event, cats often have broad food preferences. For this …

Chelsea McGivney, DVM, Nestle Purina Pet Care   Reading Time: 4 mins, 17 secs.   In the past, administering L-lysine for cats was thought to be helpful in fortifying the immune system, while warding off respiratory infections – specifically, feline herpes virus, also known as FHV-1.   L-lysine for cats was thought to help alleviate:  Respiratory issues: panting, coughing, difficulty breathing Conjunctivitis (inflammation …

  Reading Time: 2 mins, 21 secs.   “Can cats eat strawberries?” is a common question for pet parents who notice their cat’s curiosity of the delectable fruit. Generally speaking, if a cat is interested in eating a strawberry, then the assumption stands that most certainly, they’re physically capable of eating one. However, should they?   Cats and Strawberries FAQs …

Shelly Adrian, DVM   Reading Time: 4 mins, 52 secs.   Some beneficial live microorganisms or, probiotics for cats, when dosed adequately may help maintain a cat’s GI system. Probiotic research suggests that supplementing the feline microbiota with certain probiotics is promising for symptom relief. Probiotics for cats are beneficial microorganisms which can assist the normal gut bacteria to serve …