For our next breed profile, we'll look at the Japanese Bobtail - its personality, physical traits, common health concerns, and its interesting story of working alongside the Japanese people.

Declawing is a cruel and unnecessary operation that causes immense pain to cats - and yet, in the US, around 25% are subjected to it. Many people only do the surgery because their vets recommend it and they don't actually know what it involves. So this week, we'll discuss those details, how declawing became so prevalent, and some humane alternatives.

Cats need to scratch. It's a natural behavior for them - but it's one that angers many pet parents. This week, we'll look at destructive scratching and what you can do to mitigate it.

Urinary tract infections may not seem like a big deal, but they can actually be deadly for cats. Learn why they're so dangerous, symptoms to watch for, and ways you can help your kitty avoid them in the first place.

For our next cat breed profile, we'll look at the Savannah - its history, personality, physical traits, and where it is (and isn't) legal to own one.

Cats are biologically well equipped to handle the summer heat - but they can still get too hot, just like us and every other living creature. Even without air conditioning, there's plenty you can do to help your kitty stay comfortable as the temperature rises. We'll also discuss other situations that can lead to heat illness and what symptoms to watch for so you can take action before it gets too far along.

Believe it or not, cats can get stressed out and anxious just like we do. We can't always control the outside factors that trigger our kitties, but there's plenty we can do to help them cope. This week, we'll examine some of the most common causes of anxiety and the various methods we can use to help our pets work through their stress.

Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited condition most often seen in Persians and breeds derived from the Persian. A genetic mutation leads to cysts forming on the kidneys, which ultimately results in renal failure. Though there is no cure, PKD can be managed. We'll discuss how you can make it easier for your cat, as well as preemptive steps you can take to get ahead of it and what symptoms to look for.

For our next breed profile, we'll look at the Egyptian Mau - its history, personality, physical traits, common health concerns, and the story behind cat's eye makeup and how the Egyptians came to worship cats as gods.

Spaying and neutering is the most humane way to mitigate the overwhelming population problems within our shelters and among street cats. There are also many long-term health benefits. So why haven't more pet parents given theirs the surgery? Misinformation. For this episode, we'll clear up some misconceptions about the procedure and examine how you can make the surgery easier on your pet (and yourself).