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Our goal is to spread knowledge, not hype. Our pet health articles are backed by the latest scientific research to help you care for your four-legged friends. You’ll find good reads with digestible bits, written by our experts.

  • 5 Easy Ways To Become A More Sustainable Cat Owner

    5 Easy Ways To Become A More Sustainable Cat Owner

    Discover simple ways to reduce your cat’s carbon paw print and make eco-friendly choices as a cat parent.

  • 25 Bay Area Animal Shelters & Rescues You Need to Know About

    25 Bay Area Animal Shelters & Rescues You Need to Know About

    Are you interested in helping animals in need, but don’t know where to begin? Keep reading to learn about some of the awesome organizations we supported in 2020 and other Bay Area dog and cat rescue groups who are making a big difference.

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats: What It Is and How to Help

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats: What It Is and How to Help

    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is common in cats, but a diagnosis of IBD can be confusing. Restoring balance to the gut microbiome is a helpful way to break the cycle of the immune system’s inflammation response that is associated with IBD.

  • How To Support Your Cat’s Gut Microbiome During & After Antibiotics

    How To Support Your Cat’s Gut Microbiome During & After Antibiotics

    Antibiotics can come with some negative side effects, like diarrhea and a disruption of the delicate balance of bacteria in the gut. Here are easy, science-backed tips to support cats during and after antibiotic treatment.

  • Itchy Cat? How to Identify the Cause and Soothe the Symptoms

    Itchy Cat? How to Identify the Cause and Soothe the Symptoms

    Excessive scratching, licking, or biting of the skin is a sure sign your cat is itchy. Itching is a common symptom of many different health issues. How do you know whether your cat’s itchiness is caused by fleas, an infection, a food allergy, or an immune system problem connected to poor gut health?

  • Are Hairballs Normal? Too Many Could Mean Your Cat Has Health Problems

    Are Hairballs Normal? Too Many Could Mean Your Cat Has Health Problems

    If your cat is getting hairballs once in a while, it’s probably no cause for concern. But when they occur frequently, hairballs may mean your cat is suffering from a health problem like anxiety, allergies, poor digestive health, or an imbalanced gut microbiome.

  • 5 Effective Ways To Care For Your Cat’s Oral and Dental Health

    5 Effective Ways To Care For Your Cat’s Oral and Dental Health

    Dental disease is one of the most common conditions in domestic cats, yet it is largely preventable. This article covers effective ways to care for your cat’s dental health, and what you can expect from your veterinarian.

  • Cat Diarrhea: What Owners Can Do To Help And When To Seek Veterinary Care

    Cat Diarrhea: What Owners Can Do To Help And When To Seek Veterinary Care

    It’s worrisome when your cat has diarrhea, especially when you don’t know why. This article explains the common causes of diarrhea in cats, what you can do to help your cat, and when to seek help from a veterinarian.

  • All About Diabetes In Cats And How To Effectively Manage The Condition

    All About Diabetes In Cats And How To Effectively Manage The Condition

    This article digs into the latest science to support you in giving the best care to your cat at any stage of feline diabetes.

  • State of the Gut Report: News Cat Parents Can Use

    State of the Gut Report: News Cat Parents Can Use

    News cat parents can use from AnimalBiome’s first annual 2022 State of the Gut™ report! Learn valuable insights about your cat’s gut health.

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