How does she know I’m pregnant?
Q: I am just entering my second trimester of pregnancy and not showing yet, but I’m sure my cat knows. How can that be?
Tamsin...
More Cats Now Prone to Painful Tooth Complication
A frequently painful condition in cats called tooth resorption has become much more common over the last 50 years, affecting anywhere from 20 to...
About That Fish Tank
A home aquarium provides good environmental enrichment for house cats. They like to watch the fish flutter by and may also be intrigued by...
What Animal Does Your Cat Like to Hunt?
Most cats display a preference for a particular type of prey, says the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. For instance, some cats...
Happy Stuff
Those disappointed with their cat’s ho-hum response to catnip have an alternative in silver vine, more commonly used in parts of Asia where it...
Have You Tried Warming The Food?
If your older cat eats less food than she used to, that might be okay. Metabolism and activity slow down with age, so fewer...
Morsels: September 2022
You May Have Only One Bathroom,
But Your Cat Prefers Two For Herself
Many homes have just one bathroom. But your cat still needs two —...
Morsels August 2022
Cat’s Tooth Resorbing? Extract It to Save Her From Pain.
Cats don’t get cavities, but sometimes one or more teeth resorb, meaning the body gradually...
Have You Been Practicing Proper Pet Food Hygiene?
Are you aware of the Food and Drug Administration’s pet food hygiene guidelines for minimizing the spread of harmful bacteria in your home that...
Dear Doctor: July 2022
To sleep, perchance to pounce
Q: This is my first cat, and he seems to sleep so much of the time. Is that normal?
Annette Slepian
Plainville,...
The Five Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) speak of the “five pillars of a healthy feline...
How to Bathe Your Cat in the Sink
Not all cats can stand to be bathed in the sink. They have to be rubbed with premoistened wipes formulated especially for felines with...
