If Your Cat Were a Person, How Old Would She Be?
Forget the old saw that the way to calculate a cat’s age in human ears is to multiply each year by seven. That simply...
Older Cat Less Active? Maybe Your Floors are Too Slippery
Laminate and tiled floors and even wood flooring can prove very slippery for an old cat who’s not as steady as she once was....
If Your Cat’s Ears Look Dirty, Don’t Clean Them!
You notice some gunk in one or both of your cat’s ears and are tempted to clean out the dirt. Don’t, especially not if...
Worried about dehydration
Q: I’m worried my cat is not drinking enough water. I never see her at the water bowl. She is on dry food. Should...
The Brain-Bladder Connection in Cats Can Cause Disease
Your cat starts urinating more frequently and often does so outside the litter box, straining while he relieves himself. He also has started over-grooming...
The Cat Myths that Won’t Die
If you believe cats can see in the dark, you’re not alone. More than four in 10 people with pets think that, according to...
Yet Another Reason Not to Let Your Cat Become (or Remain) Overweight
Diabetes, orthopedic complications, urinary tract disease, liver problems. These are just some of the illnesses associated with excess weight in a cat.
There are...
Sticking to a Routine is Critical for a Cat’s Health
People often think of dogs as the pets who require a schedule, probably because they need to be walked several times a day. Their...
Why Do So Many Cats Have GI Problems with New Foods?
Your cat’s veterinarian advises you to change your pet’s diet. Perhaps she is overweight and should be eating food that is lower in calories....
National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
January 22 is National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. (Nope, we didn’t make this up.) Here are the answers to five of the most...
Increases in Vocalizations? Something’s Wrong
It’s safest not to assume that your cat has started meowing more because she has become more demanding. More vocalizing than usual means something’s...
When Your Cat Must Be Fed in an Upright Position to Stay Alive
Your cat starts regurgitating food and water. Or a kitten is born with the problem. What is meant to be swallowed just pools at...
