Jackie Dobrovolny wonders if her two cats, Ebby (left) and Pumpkin, can be left alone at home longer than a cat by itself.

Dear Doctor: Can two cats be left alone longer than one?

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Q.  In your article “Home Alone, But For How Long?” (November 2021 Catnip), you said that even though the rule of thumb for how...
Does she seem to be engaging in less activity these days?

Is Your Cat Becoming Frail?

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Frailty is a syndrome, according to the American Academy of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). It means a cat has a diminished functional reserve that leads...
He’ll need attention after the baby comes, too.

Baby on the Way? Start Adjusting Your Cat Today!

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You or someone in your household is expecting — congratulations! But don’t expect your cat to be thrilled. A lot of cats do not...
You’re drawn to the shy one who won’t come forward. But how do you get her to warm up once you bring her home?

3 Steps For Adjusting a Shy Shelter Cat To Your Home

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You notice a couple of eager cats clamoring for your attention when you go to adopt one from your local shelter, but it’s the...
Are picky feline eaters born that way or inadvertently taught by their owners to turn up their noses at food?

Once a Picky Eater, Always a Picky Eater?

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Does it sometimes seem like your cat is such a finicky eater that she is taunting you by turning up her nose at what...
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