Mittens was old, but I didn’t think she would decline in health so fast. I rescued the beautiful longhaired, gray-and-white feline, who was accentuated with a thick undercoat of smoky white, when she was just a couple of months old. As I grew older and moved away from home, Mittens continued to dwell with my …
I Had My Cat for 17 Years — But Even That Wasn’t Time Enough Read More »
A new baby is an adjustment for all family members, including pets. Cats love routine and consistency and we should never assume they will automatically adapt when an infant makes the scene. Assuming you’ll have to re-home your cat is a big mistake. Kitty is still an important part of the family and careful planning …
It seems cat behavior problems come in bundles tied together with a theme. Last week’s was counter surfing. Saturday’s consultation was particularly memorable. It focused on Jan, Billie, and their three male Abyssinian cats. The couple was frustrated because their cats liked hanging out on the kitchen counters and using them as highways. They tried …
It’s that time of year again when all of the pesky insects literally come out of the woodwork, trees, bushes, grass, and ground. It’s very difficult to avoid them while you’re outside. Ants, flies, mosquitos, ticks, and fleas seem to magically appear when the weather gets warm. I think we’d all agree that they’re a …
If You Have Indoor Cats, Do You Still Provide Flea Control? Read More »
Cats are master manipulators, and it doesn’t help that I’m a giant sucker. And not just the little Dum Dum pops — I’m talking all-day sucker. My cats have totally got me figured out, too. They know my buttons and how to relentlessly paw at them. Living with them has definitely kept me humble. Just …
