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The medical stuff is stressful. Get expertise on common (and not-so-common) health issues, from causes and symptoms to the latest treatments for pets.

Cat sitting on the floor outside of litter box.

It's frustrating, but it's also fixable.

Woman comforting her kitten in her lap.

If your cat sounds congested, they probably are. Here’s how you can help them.

Woman Holding Her Black Cat.

Ick. It won’t be fun, but here’s how to get the job done.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

Cute kitten sneezing at home.

Because it’s cute when they sneeze… until it’s concerning.

Orange cat stretched out and sleeping in bed.

It’s normal, except when it’s loud.

Cat leaving it's litter box at home.

Cat pee already has an unpleasant odor. But if it gets worse, you’re going to need to do something about it.

Small kitten getting checked out at the vet.

Gross, but necessary: Our expert explains all things deworming.

Woman holding her orange cat in her arms in bed.

It’s not only gross — it’s probably a sign that something is not quite right in your kitty's kingdom.

Cat laying next to it's litter box in the living room.

Our experts reveal why this might be happening.

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Man looking at his orange cat while it turns it's back to him.

No, it’s not normal. Here’s what it means, and what you should do.

Woman applying flea medicine to her Corgi dog at home.

Because no one wants those little devils to stick around any longer than they already have.

Veterinarian checking large dog's skin and fur.

Learn what is best for your pet.

Cat licking it's behind in bed.

We cover everything you need to know.

Woman snuggling her kitten on her lap.

Gross? Yes. Important to discuss? Also, yes.

Woman giving dog a massage.

Follow these tips to get treatments covered by your plan.

Cat sitting next to his food and water bowl at home.

That doesn’t seem normal...

Orange cat scratching itself in bed.

Your miserable kitty would like to know, too.

Orange cat scratching himself.

And how to treat them.

Woman holding two kittens at the vet.

Learn the benefits of doing so ASAP.

Veterinarian holding small kitten.

Learn why vets recommend spaying as early as possible.

Woman looking closely at her cat's skin.

And how to help them heal.

A persons hands petting a coughing Dachschund dog

Luckily, RSV isn’t transmittable between humans and pets. But there are some particularly nasty viral respiratory infections to look out for.

Cat eating kibble from a bowl.

And learn what factors are at play when it comes to your kitty’s cardiac health.

Woman petting her Siamese cat on her lap.

They’re pretty great for people, too.

Cat's Veterinary Check-up.

Pet insurance is ideal, but there are some other options if you're stuck.

Red cat with squinted eyes laying in a basket closeup

Here are all the way your kitty is trying to tell you they’re hurting.

Cat sleeping at home in the sun.

Nearly 40 domestic cats have been infected with bird flu—two of which have never been outside.

Woman giving her cat a pill.

And learn what alternatives might be better.

Woman holding cat at home.

And how to know if they have one.


Man holding his cat.

Because they’re probably not going to tell you why they just scratched the heck out of the couch.