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Are Tulips Toxic to Cats?

Are Tulips Toxic to Cats?

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Cats love exploring their surroundings, and that curiosity sometimes leads them to chew on houseplants. While some plants are harmless, others can be toxic to cats. Tulips are among the plants that can pose a risk to feline health. In this guide, you'll learn whether tulips are safe for cats, which parts of the plant are most dangerous, the signs of tulip poisoning, and what steps to take if your cat eats any part of a tulip.

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Basepaws Developed a PCR-based COVID-19 Test For Cats

As of November 2020, the coronavirus pandemic is here to stay. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has had a devastating impact on public health and the economy. Recent months have also brought the news that pets too can get infected with the virus.

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The Peculiar Case of Cat Eye Colors

Have you ever been mesmerized by your kitties eyes? Here we briefly cover the science and genetics of cat eye colors. Read up!

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A Guide Through Feline Obesity: Is Your Cat 'Just Fluffy' Or Overweight?

Read on to learn more about the prevention and treatment of feline obesity and keep your kitty healthy and happy for many years to come.

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Meow! What Is Your Cat Trying To Tell You?

Do you understand everything your cat's trying to tell you? To give you a crush course in "Cat", here is your guide through the cat sounds!

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Cat Coat Genetics

Have you ever wondered about the role of genetics in your cat’s captivating looks? Here is a short guide through the cat coat genetics.

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Asthma in Cats

Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is fairly common in people, but we often overlook the fact that it occurs in cats as well.

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Top 10 Random Facts About Cats

While we're working our science at the lab we find a few random facts about cats. Here are some of our recent favorites. Will you know them all?

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Basepaws Health Report: List of Genetic Conditions and Traits

Basepaws has added new genetic health and trait markers to its flagship Breed + Health Cat DNA test. In the Health Marker section of your cat’s report, Basepaws provides their results related to 43 genetic disorders that are represented by 64 health markers.

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