If your cat recently lost their BFF (best feline friend) — or you've wondered whether your only cat is lonely — adopting a second cat can feel like the obvious answer. But is it the right one? These questions will help you decide before you take that major step.

Senior cat enrichment improves quality of life & emotional health. Discover easy, effective ways to engage your older cat's senses and mind.

How do you know when your cat is stressed? Learn their secret signals in our blog about cat body language and the four F's of feline fear, anxiety, and stress.

What’s the big deal about anesthesia-free dental cleanings for your pet? In this blog we discuss what gets missed when a dental procedure is performed without anesthesia, how cleaning your cat or dog's teeth while they're awake affects their emotional health, and why non-anesthetic cleanings are considered below the dental standard of care for pets.

Ever wonder how an in-depth cat behavior consult with My Family Cat vet might go? Read all about M’s issues with not using his litterboxes and our medical and behavioral recommendations!

Feline fear and stress at the vet are common. Left unrecognized and unaddressed, they become a welfare issue that keeps cats from getting the care they need. We discuss why all cat parents should understand the emotional toll of trips to the vet.

Cat stickers! Cat pics! More cat stickers! POP Cats 2024 may be over, but you can still read about my reflections as the veterinarian owner of My Family Cat.

If you’re new to enrichment, you may not have explored the idea of using food to support your cat’s emotional health. In this blog, learn about Mr. B’s food obsession and how food puzzles helped reduce my cats’ frustration, anxiety, and stress!

It’s no secret that most cats aren’t fans of going to the vet, and vet visits can be even more stressful if your cat doesn’t like being touched in certain areas like their mouth or their ears for their exam.

In this blog post, we discuss how to positively prepare your cat for their exam by a vet!

Blood draws are essential for your vet to learn important information about your cat’s health, but unfortunately are a big cause of stress during vet visits. In this blog post, we discuss positive training you can do to prepare your cat for a blood draw by your vet.