Dr. Nat Scroggie MRCVS, Author at Cats.com https://cats.com/author/nat In-depth cat product reviews, behavior guides, and vet-written education on symptoms, diseases, and more. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:24:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://cats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/all-about-cats-favicon-60x60.png Dr. Nat Scroggie MRCVS, Author at Cats.com https://cats.com/author/nat 32 32 The Best Cat Food for Brain Health (Cats with Dementia) https://cats.com/best-cat-food-for-brain-health https://cats.com/best-cat-food-for-brain-health#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:24:42 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=102523 Your cat’s brain changes as they age. This can lead to anxiety, increased vocalization, disrupted sleep, disorientation, and house soiling. In severe cases, cats can develop feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/best-cat-food-for-brain-health/feed 0 Why Antioxidants Matter in Your Cat’s Diet https://cats.com/antioxidants-for-cats https://cats.com/antioxidants-for-cats#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:41:38 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=102448 Antioxidants are nutrients that prevent or slow damage caused to your cat’s cells by free radicals. Antioxidants are vital to your cat’s immune system and are thought to reduce their... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/antioxidants-for-cats/feed 0 A Cat Parent’s Guide to Prebiotics for Cats https://cats.com/prebiotics-for-cats https://cats.com/prebiotics-for-cats#comments Tue, 27 May 2025 03:04:19 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=102214 Adding prebiotics to your cat’s diet could improve their digestive health and boost their immune system. Prebiotics are a food source for the friendly bacteria in your cat’s gut that... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/prebiotics-for-cats/feed 2 Is a Novel Protein Diet Right for Your Cat? https://cats.com/novel-proteins-in-cats https://cats.com/novel-proteins-in-cats#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:08:05 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=100349 With so many different types of cat food available, choosing the right one for your cat can be overwhelming. But the good news is, novel protein diets are much easier... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/novel-proteins-in-cats/feed 0 What To Do If Your Cat Eats Rat Poison? A Vet Explains https://cats.com/what-to-do-if-your-cat-eats-rat-poison https://cats.com/what-to-do-if-your-cat-eats-rat-poison#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:07:47 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=99985 Your cat can develop rat bait poisoning if they eat rat bait directly or if they eat rodents that have died from rat bait poisoning. Most rodent poisons are anticoagulants,... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/what-to-do-if-your-cat-eats-rat-poison/feed 0 Understanding Prescription Cat Food for Specialized Diets https://cats.com/prescription-cat-food-for-specialized-diets https://cats.com/prescription-cat-food-for-specialized-diets#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:26:16 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=97957 Prescription or therapeutic veterinary diets are specifically formulated to treat or support health issues in cats. In some cases, they may be the only treatment your cat needs. Specialized diets... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/prescription-cat-food-for-specialized-diets/feed 0 Vitamin K for Cats: Overview, Dosage & Side Effects https://cats.com/vitamin-k-for-cats https://cats.com/vitamin-k-for-cats#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:31:36 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=96950 Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) is most commonly used to treat cats who have eaten rat poison. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin needed to produce factors involved in bone mineralization and... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/vitamin-k-for-cats/feed 0 All About Vitamin E for Cats https://cats.com/vitamin-e-for-cats https://cats.com/vitamin-e-for-cats#comments Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:27:41 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=96755 Vitamin E is an essential nutrient for your cat, meaning they need it in their diet to stay healthy. It is a proven antioxidant and plays a role in nearly... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/vitamin-e-for-cats/feed 2 Broken Jaws in Cats: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention https://cats.com/broken-jaws-in-cats https://cats.com/broken-jaws-in-cats#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:46:28 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=95940 A broken jaw is a common injury in cats. It usually occurs due to trauma, for example, if your cat falls from a height or is hit by a car.... Read more »

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]]> https://cats.com/broken-jaws-in-cats/feed 0 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment https://cats.com/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-in-cats https://cats.com/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-in-cats#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:38:59 +0000 https://cats.com/?p=95731 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart condition seen in cats. It causes abnormal thickening of the heart wall, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around... Read more »

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