Cat Health

Are peace lilies poisonous to cats? The short answer is yes. Peace lily poisoning in cats is rarely fatal, but a traumatic experience for your feline nonetheless. The symptoms of peace lily toxicity in cats are excruciating and frightening, so it's every pet parent’s duty to shield their kitties from this possible hazard.

During the early weeks of kittenhood, cat siblings form strong bonds and become prized companions to one another. However, the relationships between cat siblings can be quite puzzling! Read on to discover interesting facts about cat sibling littermates.

Need to find the purr-fect gift for a cat lover this season? You’re in luck as our top 8 list has everything you need from beloved classics to gifts that are more unexpected!

Is your cat scratching a lot or losing hair? You may be dealing with ringworm, a common fungal infection that affects a cat’s skin, fur, and nails. Learn how it spreads and what you can do to protect your pet—and your home.

Cats, with their innate curiosity, often find themselves in close contact with various houseplants and garden vegetation. However, not all plants are safe for pets, and some can be downright dangerous. Cats can get sick from eating just a little bit of these plants, showing symptoms like throwing up, acting tired, or drooling a lot. 

It's important for pet owners to know which plants are dangerous and keep them away from pets to keep them safe. Making sure pets can't get to toxic plants might take some work, but the health of your cat companions is the main goal.

Basepaws provides pet parents like you with comprehensive DNA tests and informative resources to help your cat to live their best life. A quick and easy at-home swab of your kitty's mouth offers a world of valuable information about their unique breed mix, genetic predisposition to 43 health conditions, and genetic traits responsible for their fabulous appearance.

If your beautiful feline’s eyes are two different colors – yellow and blue perhaps – then you’ve got yourself an odd-eyed kitten! These captivating little creatures are carriers of a feline form of a condition known as complete heterochromia. Heterochromia in cats is a captivating genetic anomaly most commonly observed in white kitties.

March is Poison Prevention Month and Basepaws wants to make sure you have as much information as possible to keep your cats out of harm’s way.