Oww kitten! How to handle biting kittens

Oww kitten! How to handle biting kittens

Dear Ms Kitty, We got our new kitten Bella a few weeks ago and now all she wants to do is bite, scratch and play instead of cuddle. What happened to our sweet little bundle of fluff? How do we keep her from turning into a cat we don’t want to be around? - Scratched in...

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Herbs for happiness

Herbs for happiness

Dear Ms. Kitty, Is catnip safe for my cats? I heard that it could cause hallucinations and aggression. I’d like to try it to get my cat more active, but don’t want to turn my cat mean. - Happy in Hanover Dear Happy, Catnip is a member of the mint family of herbs and...

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Help Santa Warm your Kitty

Help Santa Warm your Kitty

Dear Ms. Kitty, My cat Sophie is 12 and very thin. She sleeps under the covers at night, but I worry about her staying warm during the day when I am not home, and the thermostat is set for 65 degrees. She seems fine on days when she can follow the sunbeams from window...

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DIY Upcycle Project – Huggy Beds

DIY Upcycle Project – Huggy Beds

  This is a fun, simple project that your cat will love now that the weather is getting cool. These beds are made from recycled sweaters and can create a favorite snug and warm perch anywhere. No craft/sewing experience required. Anyone can make a Huggy...

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Should I collar my cat?

Should I collar my cat?

Dear Ms. Kitty, I see posters for missing cats and worry about losing mine. My Lucy is an indoor cat, but she gets curious about the outdoors. I sometimes leave her care to my neighbor, and I always worry she will slip out the door. Would it be smart to put a collar...

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