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Sam Basilious

Aug 27, 20203 min read

5 Pro Tips for Litter Box Training Your Kitten

Did you just get a kitten? Kittens are little balls of energy and can bring your household so much joy. Thankfully, they do not require...

Sam Basilious

Jul 16, 20201 min read

Cats and Quarantine! Social Distancing Experts From Day One.

Quarantine and your cat! Cats are not as easily entertained as dogs, but they still need enrichment, exercise, and love. Here are three...

Bastet Cat Hospital

Apr 29, 20202 min read

Cats are susceptible to multiple parasites, but we can prevent a lot of them!

Cats can get heartworms if they are bit by an infected mosquito. Heartworms in some animals, like dogs, live in the heart and are many...

Sam Basilious

Oct 30, 20183 min read

Cats and Nutrition: We Investigate the Power of Pumpkin

Although pumpkin is often recommended as a remedy for feline digestive issues, we could find no studies on its effects -- so we asked an...

Bastet Cat Hospital

Aug 7, 20182 min read

It's beginning to look a lot like ... FLEA SEASON!

If you have a cat, you are probably familiar with fleas. And you’re probably familiar with the many commercials and advertisements that...

Bastet Cat Hospital

Jul 6, 20182 min read

Baby it's ... HOT outside!

Winter is long gone and the hot summer days are upon us. Unlike us humans, staying cool is not as easy for our furry family members....

Bastet Cat Hospital

Jun 25, 20184 min read

Fourth of July Cat Safety Tips

July 4th is a day filled with family cook-outs, fireworks, swimming, and in general, good times… for the humans, that is. For pets,...

Bastet Cat Hospital

Aug 5, 20173 min read

When Should I Be Concerned About My Cat's Symptoms?

Just like humans, our furry feline pals can sometimes feel under the weather. But when should we really be concerned about our cat's...

Christine Dell'Amore

Jan 29, 20145 min read

What Do Cats Think About Us? You May Be Surprised

Domestic cats like this one may not really understand people. PHOTOGRAPH BY FSTOP, ALAMY Since cats first got their adorable claws into...