Purrs of Wisdom with Ingrid King

How to Advocate for Your Cat at the Vet: A Guide for Cat Parents?

Feline Health| 9 CommentsMost of us trust our veterinarians, and in most cases, we should. Vets dedicate their lives to helping animals, and the vast majority truly want what’s best for your cat. But never forget that you are your cat’s best advocate. Your veterinarian sees your cat for 15 or 20 minutes at a time, a few times a year. You live with your cat every day.Continue ReadingAugust 4, 2026

Why Does My Cat Get the Zoomies?

Feline Behavior| 2 Comments“The zoomies.” Most of us have observed this in our cats at one time or another. One moment your cat is sound asleep. The next, she’s tearing through the house at top speed as through possessed, making impossible turns around furniture, launching onto the sofa, and disappearing down the hallway.

Is Your Senior Cat Drinking More Water? Why Measuring Water Intake Is Important?

Feline Health| 1 CommentWater is critical to keeping your cat healthy. Cats as a species don’t have a high thirst drive, and this can lead to chronic low-level dehydration, especially if a cat is fed mostly dry food. On the flip side, a cat who drinks too much water may be a warning sign. Tracking your cat’s daily water consumption can provide important clues to her health.Continue ReadingJuly 28, 2026

Why Do Cats Drool? When It’s Perfectly Normal and When It’s Time to Worry?

Feline Health| 1 CommentDrooling is one of those symptoms that can mean completely different things depending on the context. While some cats are “happy droolers” who drool while kneading you and purring, for others, it can be a sign that something needs immediate veterinary attention.