Diabetic Neuropathy in Cats: Why Some Cats Start Walking on Their Hocks
A cat dropping down to walk flat-footed instead of up on its toes is showing a recognized, and often reversible, complication of uncontrolled diabetes.
Saad Khaleeq
Cats and Kittens Specialist
Saad Khaleeq is Petfinnly's Cats and Kittens Specialist, writing evidence-based cat and kitten care guides for pet owners.
Arthritis in Cats: Why Limping Is Rarely the First Sign
Studies suggest most senior cats have some degree of joint disease, yet only a small fraction ever actually limp. Here's what to watch for instead.
What Is the Flehmen Response? Why Cats Make That Weird "Stinky Face"
The open-mouthed grimace a cat makes after sniffing something interesting isn't disgust. It's a second scent organ at work, and it's been documented since the 1970s.
Why Do Cats Chirp and Chatter at Birds? The Prey Frustration Theory Explained
That rapid jaw-clicking at the window has a few competing explanations, from frustrated hunting instinct to a documented case of prey mimicry in a wild relative.
Why Do Cats Meow at Humans but Not at Each Other?
Adult cats rarely meow at other cats. The meow is largely a human-directed sound, and the research behind that finding goes back to a 2002 Cornell study.
Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butt Before Pouncing?
It's one of the most recognizable pre-pounce signals a cat gives, and also one of the least formally studied. Here's the honest state of what's actually known.
Why Do Cats Do the Sideways Hop or "Halloween Cat" Pose?
The arched back and puffed-up fur can mean an invitation to play or genuine fear, and the two are easy to tell apart once you know what to actually look at.
Can Cats Eat Tuna? What Vets Say About Mercury, Thiamine, and Safe Amounts
A little plain tuna won't hurt most cats, but a regular habit can lead to two specific, well-documented problems: mercury buildup and yellow fat disease.
Can Cats Eat Eggs? Cooked vs. Raw, and What's Actually Safe
Cooked egg is a fine occasional treat. Raw egg carries a real Salmonella risk and a slower-building biotin problem that cooking eliminates entirely.
Can Cats Eat Cheese? Lactose Intolerance and What's Actually Safe
Most adult cats lose the enzyme that digests lactose soon after weaning. Here's why cheese affects cats differently than it seems to, and which kinds are lower risk.
Can Cats Eat Peanut Butter? What Vets Say About Xylitol and Safe Amounts
Peanut butter isn't toxic to cats the way xylitol is to dogs, but it isn't nutritionally needed either, and the sticky texture brings its own risks.
Can Cats Eat Bread? Plain Bread vs. the Dough That Can Be Dangerous
A bite of plain baked bread is harmless. Raw yeast dough is a genuine veterinary emergency, and the reason why has nothing to do with calories.