A Halloween Tail
Black cats have long been associated with Halloween, and stories abound that they are in greater danger than cats of other colors during that...
Cats on a Shoestring
Like all pure creatures, cats are practical,” said American Beat Generation author and feline fan William S. Burroughs. That means you can be practical,...
It’s Happy Cat Month. How Will You Let Your Cat Know?
In some circles, September is considered Happy Cat Month. Of course, you always try to make sure your cat is happy. But what can...
Ways Not to Modify Your Cat’s Behavior
You can’t keep your cat from jumping on the counter, but you can get him to jump back down by spraying him with a...
Do We See What They See?
Cats can see better than we can in the dim light of dawn and dusk, but the anatomy of their eyes puts them at...
If You Die Before Your Cat
Because cats live an average of about 18 years while our life-
span averages closer to 80, we don’t generally expect to go first. Yet...
Dear Doctor August 2022
Helping at a shelter — virtually
Q: I would love to be able to volunteer at my local cat shelter, but my schedule makes it...
Dementia, Heart Disease, Less Likely Among Cat Owners
Death from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia increased by 16 percent during the COVID pandemic, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. But people...
Allergic to Love
Cats are thought to be the third most common cause of indoor allergies (after pollen and house dust mites). Yet few allergic cat owners...
Dear Doctor: Human emotions, or just emotions
Q. You often hear that you’re not supposed to anthropomorphize and that you’re guilty of a scientific error if you do. But what does...
What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Lost a Cat
Which of the following things should you not say to someone whose beloved cat has died?
A) He’s not suffering anymore.
B) At least you got...
Dear Doctor: Can two cats be left alone longer than one?
Q. In your article “Home Alone, But For How Long?” (November 2021 Catnip), you said that even though the rule of thumb for how...
