Q:My cat Frenchy loves to chase ribbons and string. She’d rather play with yarn for hours than play with her cat toys! Why do cats like string? A:Cats can make a game of almost anything. So why do...
Q:Stormi, my new kitten, will be an indoor-outdoor cat. I know she needs to be vaccinated and eventually sterilized, but isn’t it better to let her have one litter of kittens before that? A:Cats...
Summer is the perfect time for a warm weather getaway. If you’re planning to take your cat on the road with you, you’ll probably need overnight accommodations—and finding cat friendly rentals can be...
Q:My husband and I are expecting a child, and we’re worried our baby will upset our two cats, who have had us to themselves most of their lives. How can we prepare our cats for the new...
Each year, about 6 million lost or abandoned pets find themselves in animal shelters. In the case of cats, less than 2% are found by their owners. Additionally, overburdened and under-resourced...
Q:My cat Milo is a “dog cat”: He comes when I call, fetches small balls and loves to play with toys. Last week, I caught him batting around a laundry detergent pod. Should I let him play with those...
Reviewed by: Lizz Caputo Cat aficionados, we’re all on the same mission: to carve out a sanctuary that’s both happy and healthy for our feline friends. But, here’s a curveball—our human-safe havens...
Independence Day is a time for summer fun, cookouts, and of course, fireworks. But did you know that reports of lost pets increase by 30% during and just after the holiday? And of those pets...
Q:I am allergic to cats, and I’m thinking about moving in with my girlfriend who has a cat. Antihistamines put me to sleep. Is there something we can give the cat instead? A:At present, the answer...
Travel season is around the bend, and for many pet parents, that means it’s time to hit the road with their whiskered co-pilots. Whether you’ve recently added a purring member to your crew or you’re...
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