Since cats are still partly wild, they often seem capricious and prone to mood swings. You might wonder why one of your cats is aggressive […]
Continue readingAre You a Cat in Human Form?
If you’re a crazy cat person, like me, there are times you might think that you’re actually a cat in human form. Last year, I […]
Continue readingToilet Training Cats – Is it Even Possible?
Nearly all of us who have cats have thought about figuring out how to toilet train them at one time or another. It’s a natural […]
Continue readingPetting-Induced Aggression in Cats – What can you Do?
You love to pet your cat, but after a few minutes, she runs off, or worse, she turns and bites you. Why is that? Doesn’t […]
Continue readingCats and Catnip: What’s REALLY Going On?
Ever wonder what is up with cats and catnip? We have catnip pillows and catnip toys in our house, and we give our cats fresh […]
Continue readingFrom Kittenhood to the Golden Years: Nutrition to Make your Cat Thrive
Cats and kittens have nutritional needs that are very different even from dogs, to say nothing about how different those needs are from ours. While […]
Continue readingPolydactyl Cats: Why do Some cats Have Extra Toes?
This article is republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations. Do you have a cat with extra toes, or know someone who does? […]
Continue readingHead Pressing – If you See it, Call your Vet
This article is republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations. There is a certain behavior cats may engage in that all cat people […]
Continue readingWhat is Redirected Aggression in Cats?
This article is republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations. Why does one of your cats turn to the other, and attack, in […]
Continue readingWhy Declawing Cats is Cruel and Unnecessary
Is declawing cats ever necessary? For people who have been badly scratched multiple times, seen their child injured, or who just can’t seem to keep […]
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