Welcome to Our Blog for Cat Lovers!
Read about topics such as cat training and reducing stress for vet visits, written by our veterinarian Dr. Julie Liu.
Is Your Senior Cat Bored? 10 Ways to Enrich Their Golden Years
Senior cat enrichment improves quality of life & emotional health. Discover easy, effective ways to engage your older cat's senses and mind.
Feline Feedback: Intro to Cat Body Language and Communication
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.
Tooth Talk: Why Pet Parents Should Think Twice About Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleanings for Their Pet
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.
Cat Behavior Consultant Case Study: M’s Housesoiling Story!
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!
Stress Matters—the Emotional Toll of Feline Vet Visits
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.
House Tigers Need to Hunt, Too: How I Introduced Food Enrichment to My Cats
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!
Preparing Your Cat for Their Annual Exam
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!
Preparing Your Cat for a Blood Draw
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.