Dear Jennifer, Cosmo will be two years old January 4th. He has always been a very clean cat even though he was born to a stray and my niece took care of him. He always used his litter box. About 6 months ago he began pooping at the outside bottom of the box. We keep […]
Do you have a cat that gets aggressive when you play? Most of the time those are young cats, and it’s a very common problem. Learn how to deal with a cat that scratches or bites from board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. E’Lise Christensen, DVM in this Howcast video.
Having both a cat and a dog live harmoniously together in the home is a goal for many pet owners. However there are many variables that come into play and dictate whether this is possible or not. It is essential to be in-tune to the personality/tendencies of your pre-existing pet (whether it be a dog or
If you’ve been on Facebook this past week, you’ve probably seen this viral video called “Vengeance Meow” being shared among people who have cats. It’s even possible it gave you a smile, and that’s okay… it was meant to be funny! Don’t worry, we aren’t uptight – we get it. But we wanted to take
Many people get cats because they are looking for a pet that’s lower maintenance than a dog but something that’s still fun to play with. And then they forget to play with the cat. While cats do spend a significant portion of their day grooming themselves and sleeping, they are actually very active little creatures,
If you share your home with multiple cats, you’re probably all too familiar with the awful sounds of two of them fighting. Typically, they’re just wrestling and play fighting, but as a responsible pet parent, you should be able to distinguish between a mock battle and a real brawl. When a real cat fight happens,
Cats may not talk to us with words, but they’re always telling us how they feel – if we just learn how to read the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) signs they show us through their body language. Check out this handy visual guide by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA),
Are you fed up with a feline that stopped using the litter box? Concerned for a cat who’s sleeping a lot? Or, not sure if what your kitty does is normal? These are all questions you should ask a veterinarian. Dr. Liz Bales is here to answer your kitty questions about health, wellness, and behavior!
Dear Jennifer, I rescued my 6 year old cat from the humane society, one owner before me who apparently got a dog and got rid of the cat. She is declawed x 4 and purrfect in every way. Stays indoors. But she bites me, she uses biting to tell me when she’s had enough
Dear Jennifer: Over the last several years we have rescued 6 cats. There are three female and three male cats which have all been neutered. All get along without any big problems except one male persist in attacking one female. He does not bother the other two females. We have to keep a close watch
