Dear Ms Kitty, The holidays are coming with more photo opportunities for the family. I’d love to include our cat Phrank in the family photos, but he often goes missing when we want to shoot them. How can I get him to stay? Snapping in Silverthorne Dear Snapping, The...
Cats have a reputation for being mysterious, don’t they. Memes on social media are full of inscrutable cats planning scary things. Vets will tell you that cats are masters at hiding pain. They have sound biological reasons for this. Cats are both predator and prey...
More people of all ages are living in apartments every year. Smaller spaces can be a big change for both you and your kitty. Territory is important to all cats but as long as your cats' basic needs are met, they should adapt right along with you. Playstation Cats...
Remodeling and redecorating is a big trend this year, with spending more time at home in the office, or saving money by entertaining at home. Thanks for considering your kitties in your plans! Territory is very important to cats, so changes in their environment can be...
Dear Ms Kitty, I see all these adorable costumes for pets in my local pet supply store, but when I try to put a costume on my cat Frodo, he acts like I’m trying to kill him. Why can’t he just go along with it like my dog Bilbo does? Costumed in Castle Rock Dear...
Summer can be a scary time for our cats, with remodeling and strange visitors and of course, July 4th fireworks. The biggest thing to remember if your cat gets lost is don’t give up! In the first two weeks, they will probably be fairly close to home. As they say about...
Dear Ms Kitty, I read all the time about cats who go hiking with their people. It sounds like fun! My cat Doja is a little shy, but might it be good for her to get outside with me like that? - Backpacking in Bear Creek Dear Backpacking, Doing fun things with your cat...
Dear Ms Kitty, I recently had to take my longhaired cat Duncan to the vet to be groomed. He had lesions under his mats that had to be stitched, so he came back with a lion cut and a cone. His brother Gibbs didn’t seem to recognize him and now they are fighting! What...
Dear Ms Kitty, My longhaired cat Loki often gets matted. I took him to a groomer and now he’s so scared he doesn’t want to come out from under the bed. How can I prevent his matting so he doesn’t have another bad experience like that? - Floofy in Frisco Dear Floofy,...