Cat Health

Learn how yarn and other small toys may be hazardous for cats.  Cats love mischief, and what they love even more is playing with small items. If it’s something they can push around, chew, bat, or entangle their paws in, cats will go find some form of entertainment from it! Your Carroll Gardens brownstone may…

Cats can be messy, but the cleanup doesn’t have to be hard! Cats make great company with their unique personalities and their cuddly affection, but they can also be messy and smelly, not to mention being harbingers of fleas, parasites and other germs! As a cat owner, you’ve likely found hairballs, urine, spray spots, and…

Find out what may be the cause of stress in your cat! Much like us, cats can suffer from stress, too. And while all cats have unique personalities that come off as aloof or anti-social, sometimes it may just be  a result of stress and anxiety.  So, how do you know when your cat is…

Cats can live abundant and rich lives in smaller spaces!   If you’re living in a neighborhood such as Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, our guess is space is limited! Many people wonder if small spaces such as apartments and brownstones are a place where cats can thrive. The answer is yes — and, there are…

Becoming a cat confidant?! Dive into the facts about cats before you make the final adoption step.   If you’re on a journey to meet your new feline friend through a cat adoption, a local shelter or even a local vet act as a great resource. Cat adoption is so rewarding as there are many…

Learn the best tips to apply eye drops to your cat like a champ!   It’s never fun when our cats get sick, especially when it’s an eye infection. Not only is it in a delicate, sensitive area, but a place that your cat does not want you near! The struggle is real when it…

Ruined furniture and household belongings? It’s time to stop destructive cat scratching in its tracks!   We love our feline friends, but what we don’t love is the destruction they do with their claws! How many times have you come into the living room and found a long, running claw mark down the side of…

Destructive scratching from your cat is frustrating and can destroy many of your belongings. Learn how to better prevent it today!   In part one, we discovered why cats scratch and began to look at ways to better combat destructive cat scratching.   At The Vet Set, we’re here to tell you that cat scratching…

Does a smelly and unsightly litterbox keep you from cats? Get the best tips on how to disguise your cat’s litterbox!   Cats are equally lovable as they are adorable, but there may be one thing standing in the way of you and your cat — the litter box! Despite being the biggest cat person,…