Cats are experts at not letting on when something is wrong. This is not stubbornness or indifference — it is a deeply ingrained survival instinct. In the wild, an animal that visibly shows weakness becomes a target. Domestic cats carry… Read More
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5 Things People Get Wrong About Cat Nutrition (and What to Feed Instead)
There is no shortage of advice about what to feed your cat. Pet food marketing is sophisticated, online forums are passionate, and well-meaning friends are full of opinions. The result is that many cat owners are making food decisions based… Read More
10 Vet-Approved Ways to Keep an Indoor Cat Entertained This Summer
Indoor cats have it good in many ways — no predators, no traffic, reliable meals, climate control. But the tradeoff is a life with limited novelty, and summer has a way of making that more pronounced. Longer daylight hours mean… Read More
Fireworks & Thunderstorms: A Calm-Cat Plan for July in Maryland
July in Maryland is beautiful — and loud. Between Fourth of July fireworks and the afternoon thunderstorms that roll through all summer, it’s one of the most acoustically intense months of the year. For humans, that’s mostly background noise. For… Read More
7 Signs Your Cat Is Too Hot (and What to Do About It)
Cats have a reputation for being low-maintenance, self-sufficient creatures. In many ways, they are. But that independence comes with a catch: cats are remarkably good at hiding discomfort, and heat is no exception. By the time a cat is visibly… Read More
Ask the Vet: Your Summer Cat Questions, Answered
Every June, the phones at Catonsville Cat Clinic start ringing a little differently. The questions shift — from “is my cat shedding too much?” to “is my cat too hot?” — and behind each one is a cat owner who… Read More
What Your Cat’s Litter Box Habits Reveal About Their Health
Your cat’s litter box might seem like the least appealing part of pet ownership, but it’s actually a diagnostic goldmine. (And no, that’s not just a joke about sifting through litter!) Changes in urination and defecation patterns are often the… Read More
Preparing Your Cat for Summer: A May Wellness Checklist
May is the perfect time to prepare your cat for summer, before the heat arrives, vacation season begins, and your schedule gets hectic. A little proactive planning now can prevent summer emergencies and ensure your cat stays healthy through the… Read More
Outdoor Time for Indoor Cats: Safe Ways to Give Your Cat Fresh Air This Spring
As the weather warms and windows open, you’ve probably noticed your indoor cat becoming fixated on the world outside. They sit at windows for hours, chattering at birds, tracking every movement of leaves and squirrels, and crying at the door… Read More
Why Is My Cat Shedding So Much? Managing Spring Coat Changes in Indoor Cats
If you’ve noticed tumbleweeds of cat fur drifting across your floors, clumps of hair on your furniture, and what seems like an entire cat’s worth of shedding on your clothes, you’re not imagining things. Spring has arrived, and your cat… Read More