Why has she stopped grooming?
Q: My cat used to be incredibly fastidious, licking herself until her coat gleamed. But that has dropped off precipitously, and we can’t figure out why. She is on the older side — we think about 9 or 10 — but certainly not near the end of life. Why would a cat who used to be so particular about self-grooming let herself go?
Turn Down the Television! And Other Ways to Keep Your Cat Happier
Sounds, scents, sights — all of these are much different for a cat than a person because they hear, smell, and see things very differently than we do. Moreover, they often perceive things through their senses more acutely than we do, meaning that what’s just right for us may be too much for them. Here’s a look at some of the differences, along with how to accommodate your cat’s exquisitely tuned sensorial attributes so that your pet will feel more comfortable and relaxed in your home.
Your Cat’s Got the (Weird) Moves
When Your Cat Starts Napping in the Litter Box
With Summer Comes Territorial Urine Marking
Let Your Cat Go Outside — Safely
Softening the Blow for a Cat Mourning the Loss of Another Cat
Morsels June 2023
Stress Can Come From Boredom
Getting at the Reason For Your Cat’s Twitching
No, You’re Not a Failure If You Give Your Cat a Psychotropic Medication
