Dear Doctor: Safe to clean the cat carrier with bleach?
Q. We have had a wicker cat carrier in the garage for many years and now wish to use it for a kitten we...
About That “Extra” Pad On Each of Your Cat’s Front Paws
In back of the small pads on the bottoms of your cat’s front toes, and also well behind the larger pad that sits just...
Have You Bought Your Cat a Toy Lately?
You attached a feather to a string for your cat to chase as you dragged it along the floor, but she didn’t go for...
Dear Doctor: Ear Mites
Q. I acquired a kitten a couple of weeks ago, and she has been scratching at her ears like crazy with her hind paws....
Take Good Care Of Your Cat’s Paws: 5 Easy Steps
You know to keep your cat’s nails trimmed because otherwise they could curve into the paw pad and cause both pain and infection. But...
Veterinary Visits By Video
Back in December 2019, before anyone had ever heard the term “social distancing,” telemedicine remained largely at the margins of veterinary care. The concept...
Yes, You Really Can Train Your Cat
While cat owners know their pets are bonded to them, felines are often thought of as uninterested in collaborating with people. It’s believed all...
Dear Doctor: Only Her Hairdresser Knows For Sure
Q. Why is it that as dogs age they get gray around the muzzle and eyes, while cats don’t? I’ve never seen a cat...
Five Easy Ways To Keep Your Cat Happy
You want to do right by your cat, so you pull string toys for him, leave a scratching post in the living room, and...
Choosing a Harness for Your Cat
Not all cats want to go outside on a leash. But for those who do, harnesses provide a great opportunity for an indoor feline...
Is the Cat Stray or Feral? Does It Matter?
Strictly speaking, the words “stray” and “feral” have different meanings. A stray cat, while currently homeless, has at some point lived with people, has...
When the Shedding Gets Worse Than Usual
If you see more cat hair around than usual and you’ve been vacuuming and dusting as frequently as always — or if you’re seeing...
