Tag Archives: cats

As the new year approached, my inbox filled with dozens of personalized suggestions for New Year’s resolutions. The American Veterinary Medical Association, for instance, sent me “New Year’s Resolutions for Veterinarians.” Google’s AI generated an eleven-point list of common resolutions in case I couldn’t think of any on my own! Even Blue Apron, my meal kit delivery service, sent a list of suggested resolutions. Well, now it’s my turn: I’ve curated the resolutions recommended to me and adapted them for pets and pet owners in the blogpost below.

Since the holidays are nearly over, many of you might be thinking about a winter getaway to some place with better weather than where you celebrated the holidays. If that getaway includes a road trip with your favorite furperson riding shotgun, today’s blogpost is an essential read to ensure the safety of both you and your pet.

The end of the year is frequently a time for reflection. This year, I’m thinking about all of the amazing guests and stories I’ve been able to share on my podcast, Ask the Vet. Every month on the show, I highlight a trending animal from the prior month, and for today’s blogpost I’d like to highlight some of my favorite trending animals since we launched the show in 2022.

Thanksgiving is past, and the December holidays are rapidly approaching. We have some gift suggestions for the furry and feathery friends on your gift list. These products were chosen for a variety of features such as promoting exercise, weight management and environmental enrichment. Sustainable products also got high marks towards being selected for this list.

November is American Diabetes Month. While exact data is not available, diabetes is probably the second most common hormone disorder in cats, after hyperthyroidism. Approximately 0.08–1.24% of cats develop diabetes. Today’s blog focuses on prevention, remission and new treatments for feline diabetes.