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Cat with patchy hair loss and crusty skin around its ears and face caused by mange, being gently examined

What Does Mange Look Like on a Cat? Signs, Types and Treatment

Mange on a cat usually looks like patchy hair loss with crusty, scaly, thickened skin and non-stop scratching. The most common form, feline scabies, almost always starts on the edges…

Muse Writer November 12, 2026

Cat walking in a garden near long grass while its owner checks its fur for ticks

Health symptoms

Can Cats Get Lyme Disease? Symptoms, Risks and Prevention

Yes, cats can be infected with the bacteria that cause Lyme disease — but they very rarely become ill from it. Cats appear to be naturally resistant, and confirmed cases…

Muse Writer November 12, 2026

Indoor cat sitting by a window looking outside, with houseplants nearby

Health symptoms

How Do Indoor Cats Get Worms? 7 Ways It Happens

Yes, a cat that never sets foot outside can still get worms. Staying indoors lowers the risk a lot, but it does not remove it, because worm eggs, larvae, and…

Muse Writer November 12, 2026

Orange tabby cat sleeping curled up peacefully on a bed in soft light

Health symptoms

Can Cats Snore? When Snoring Is Normal and When It’s Not

Yes, cats can snore — and for many cats it is completely normal. Snoring happens when the soft tissues of the nose and throat relax in deep sleep and vibrate…

Muse Writer November 12, 2026

Owner gently lifting a tabby cat's lip to check its teeth and gums at home

Health symptoms

Why Does My Cat’s Breath Smell So Bad? Causes and What Helps

In most cases, a cat's breath smells bad because of dental disease. Bacteria building up on the teeth and under the gums release smelly sulfur compounds, and that buildup is…

Muse Writer November 6, 2026

Cat sniffing a small dish of plain dried seaweed next to its food bowl

Food safety

Can Cats Have Seaweed? Safety, Benefits and Risks

Yes, cats can have seaweed. Plain, unsalted seaweed — the plain nori sheets used for sushi are the easiest example — is safe for most cats in small amounts, and…

Muse Writer November 6, 2026

Cat licking its owner's hand affectionately while sitting together on a sofa

Cat behavior

What Does It Mean When Your Cat Licks You? 7 Reasons Explained

When your cat licks you, it is almost always good news. In most cases, it means your cat treats you as family: cats groom the cats they are bonded with,…

Muse Writer November 6, 2026

Cat sitting on a neatly made bed in a cozy bedroom looking at the camera

Cat behavior

Why Does My Cat Wee on My Bed? Causes and How to Stop It

If your cat is weeing on your bed, the first thing to rule out is illness, not bad behaviour. Urinary infections, bladder stones, and several other medical problems are common…

Muse Writer November 6, 2026

Fluffy Ragdoll cat with blue eyes lying on a sofa at home

Cat facts

Are Ragdoll Cats Hypoallergenic? The Truth for Allergy Sufferers

No, Ragdoll cats are not hypoallergenic. Like every other domestic cat, a Ragdoll produces Fel d 1, the protein that causes most cat allergies, and no breed is completely allergen-free.…

Muse Writer October 19, 2026

Large fluffy Maine Coon cat being brushed at home with loose fur collected on the brush

Cat facts

Do Maine Coon Cats Shed? What to Expect and How to Manage It

Yes, Maine Coon cats shed — moderately to heavily. They lose a light, steady amount of fur all year round, and then shed much more heavily twice a year, in…

Muse Writer October 19, 2026