Yes, strawberries are considered non-toxic to cats. The ASPCA lists strawberry plants as non-toxic to cats. That does not mean strawberries are a useful or necessary part of a feline diet, though. Cats are obligate carnivores, and fruit should only be an occasional extra. If your healthy adult cat is interested, offer a very small…
Tuxedo cats do not have one scientifically defined personality. “Tuxedo” describes a black-and-white coat pattern, not a breed, so tuxedo cats can come from many different genetic backgrounds and can be bold, shy, affectionate, independent, playful or calm. The Cat Fanciers’ Association makes an important distinction: coat colors and patterns describe appearance and do not…
A common question, can cats eat tuna? Cats can eat a small amount of plain tuna without it being inherently poisonous, but human tuna should not become a regular meal. Tuna sold for people is not formulated to meet a cat’s complete nutritional needs, and frequent feeding can add too many calories, sodium or fat…
Cat pregnancy usually lasts about nine weeks. According to VCA Animal Hospitals, normal feline gestation is typically 60–67 days, averaging roughly 63–65 days. Early pregnancy can be surprisingly subtle, while body changes, fetal growth and nesting become much more obvious during the final few weeks. If you think your cat is pregnant, veterinary confirmation is…
Cat eye discharge can range from clear tears to white mucus, yellow or green material, brown staining or occasionally blood-tinged fluid. The appearance is worth recording, but colour alone cannot tell you whether the cause is conjunctivitis, an upper respiratory infection, irritation, a corneal injury, blocked tear drainage or another eye problem. Cornell notes that…
Why does my cat have bad breath? Persistent halitosis is commonly associated with oral or dental problems such as plaque-related gingivitis, periodontal disease, painful teeth or inflammation inside the mouth. Food can temporarily affect breath, but consistently unpleasant odour should not simply be accepted as normal. Cornell notes that healthy feline breath should not be…
Common cat ear infection signs include repeated scratching, head shaking, redness, pain, abnormal odor and increased discharge. These changes can occur with inflammation of the outer ear canal, but their presence does not tell you whether the underlying problem is ear mites, bacteria, yeast, allergy, a foreign object, a polyp or another ear disorder. Merck…
Cat itching but no fleas can still be related to flea exposure, but many other problems can also cause scratching, biting, licking or overgrooming. Possible explanations include flea allergy, mites, environmental or food-related allergies, bacterial or yeast-associated skin problems, ringworm, ear disease, irritation, pain and other skin disorders. Itching is a clinical sign rather than…
Why is my cat losing hair? Bald spots or thinning fur can develop when hair is physically broken or removed through licking and scratching, when skin or hair follicles are affected by parasites, infection or inflammation, or when another health problem interferes with normal hair growth. Merck notes that acquired alopecia in cats has many…
A cat losing weight but still eating may simply be receiving fewer calories than expected, but unexplained weight loss can also occur with parasites, digestive or absorption problems, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease and other chronic illnesses. Weight loss may involve body fat, muscle or both, and some cats continue eating normally or even become hungrier…
