Unless you had your head in the sand — which, if you’re a cat, you might have — then you know the world welcomed a new British royal baby boy yesterday. Let us be the first to congratulate Prince William and Catherine on the birth of their royal son. According to reports, the son is …
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When I went to my first obstetrician appointment, I was bombarded with questions. The medical staff wanted to know all of my family’s medical history, what my eating habits were, how much I exercised, and yes, whether I had any pets. The consultant’s alarm went off immediately when I mentioned having cats. “Uh oh, be …
Ever since we moved my cat has been fixated on the kitchen door — to be precise, she’s obsessed with getting on the other side of it, where she is not allowed. Her behavior reflects this. She comes running whenever we have to use that door, and we have to slide out like ninjas, battling …
What Lies Beyond the Kitchen Door, According to My Cat Read More »
“Does hers wanna seep on the blankie?” “Is hers hungies?” Is this a doting grandma talking to her infant grandchild? Nope. That’s just Peter Lepera baby-talking to his beloved tabby girl, Katie. And he doesn’t reserve his sugary speech for Katie — he also talks that way to his other three cats, Jake, Max and …
When You Talk to Your Cat, Do You Use Baby-Talk? Read More »
“Does hers wanna seep on the blankie?” “Is hers hungies?” Is this a doting grandma talking to her infant grandchild? Nope. That’s just Peter Lepera baby-talking to his beloved tabby girl, Katie. And he doesn’t reserve his sugary speech for Katie — he also talks that way to his other three cats, Jake, Max and …
OK, Be Honest: Who Here Uses Baby-Talk on the Cat? Read More »
I love those summer afternoons when a cool wind starts blowing, the skies darken, and distant rumbles echo through the air. I eagerly anticipate what’s coming next: lashing rain, crazy-cool lightning, and epic booms and rumbles. And when the storm finally hits, I’ve been known to stand by the window and watch the show in …
7 Ways to Help a Cat Who Is Scared of Thunderstorms Read More »
The late illustrator Maurice Sendak is most fondly remembered for his endearingly monstrous Where The Wild Things Are characters. Handily, that book celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and an exhibition at the Society of Illustrators in New York City rounds up some of Sendak’s lesser-seen work. When I visited the exhibition last week, I …
Where the Wild Things Are: The Cats of Maurice Sendak Read More »
Last week’s column discussed 11 of the most serious and common feline medical emergencies. Any time you have identified one of these emergencies — or any other emergency — your highest priority should be to get your cat to the vet. However, there will always be a period of time before you can get to …
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