🐱🧶 If you saw your cat swallow a piece of string, thread or a small object... don't just wait and assume "it'll probably pass on its own"! Some foreign objects can pass through the digestive tract by themselves, but others can get stuck and cause a blockage, injury or a perforated intestine. This is especially true of long, thin items such as string, thread, yarn or ribbon. 🧵⚠️ In this article, the PETMED+ veterinary team explains what to do right away if your cat swallows

🐱💦 Suddenly your cat is peeing outside the litter box... don't jump to the conclusion that they're being "naughty" or "spiteful"! Peeing on the bed, sofa, rug or in corners of the house may be a sign that something is bothering your cat, whether it's their health, stress or the litter box. 👀 In this article, the PETMED+ veterinary team walks you through 7 common causes, what owners should do, and the signs that mean your cat needs to see a vet right away. Summary A cat pee

🐱 A saggy belly, a round body, chubby cheeks = an overweight cat? The answer is... you can't tell just by looking. 👀 Every cat has a different body structure, so judging only by weight or outward appearance can be misleading. In this article, the PETMED+ veterinary team shows you how to check whether your cat is becoming overweight using the Body Condition Score (BCS), and how to care for your cat safely if they start to gain too much weight. Summary The "saggy belly" you s

🐱🍽️ Your cat isn't eating... can you just wait? Surely they'll eat once they get hungry? In fact, a cat not eating is something you shouldn't ignore. For an adult cat, going without food for about 24–48 hours can already affect their health. Cats that are overweight or obese need even more caution because of the risk of hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease). ⚠️ In this article, the PETMED+ veterinary team explains how long a cat can go without eating before it becomes dan