Medical marijuana has been shown to help ease the pain of various ailments, and it may be effective for sick cats, too. According to a new article in The New York Times, people have turned to pot to treat their pets’ ailments. For example, one woman’s cat, Little Kitty, has arthritis. Its owner got a medical marijuana card and now uses edible cannabis oil made specifically for cats. Little Kitty is now back to her old self. (And no, the cats who use marijuana don’t get high!) However, keep in mind that this treatment hasn’t actually been approved by regulators. Still, if it can give your feline relief, it might be worth considering.

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You know all those adorable cat videos you watch on YouTube? Well, research has found that that’s actually a good activity for your health. A new article in The Wall Street Journal outlines the myriad of recent research to prove it. One study found that people who regularly watch cat videos tend to spend more time online, with many of them liking the video if they see it posted on Facebook or sharing it on their own timeline. Study participants reported feeling happier and less anxious after watching the videos. So go ahead and watch one now: We know you want to.

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You love playing with your cat, but there’s always the chance that she’ll scratch you from time to time. It happens. But, could that scratch cause you health issues? According to CBS News, the Centers for Disease Control recently released a report that showed that 12,000 people are diagnosed with cat scratch fever every year in the U.S. If not treated, cat scratch fever can lead to two conditions that are deadly.

Apparently, 35 percent of cats have the bacteria that causes cat scratch fever, children are among the highest at risk for getting sick. The best thing you can do is wash your hands regularly to remove bacteria. If you do get bitten or scratched, keep your eye on the area. If it becomes red or inflamed, contact your doc, as the condition can be treated with antibiotics.

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If you’re allergic to cats, we feel really bad for you (how do you live without any kitty cuddles?). But the good news is that there are quite a few hypoallergenic breeds that won’t have you sneezing up a storm. According to NBC News, here are the top ones:

1. Snowshoe

2. Munchkin

3. Ukranian Levkoy

4. European Shorthair

5. Khao Manee

6. Cheetoh

7. Kurilian Bobtail

8. Nebelung

9. Mekong Bobtail

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