Cries for help: when to see a vet

Cries for help: when to see a vet

Dear Ms Kitty, It seems like my senior cat Gus is losing weight. He has also been vomiting more than usual. It’s hard to afford the vet right now, bbut is this serious enough I should take him in? Concerned in Cascade Dear Concerned, Times are tough right now for most...

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Stay hydrated, my friends: cats vs water

Stay hydrated, my friends: cats vs water

Dear Ms. Kitty, My cat wants to drink from my kitchen faucet. I want her to get enough water but don't want her in the sink and I don't want to waste precious water. I have a dish with water but don't see her drink from it very often. Perplexed in Pueblo Dear...

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Raising kittens & busting myths

Raising kittens & busting myths

Dear Ms. Kitty, We want to adopt a kitten, or a pair of kittens. We haven't had a kitten in our family and I want to make sure we understand how to care for one before we make this decision. Can you give me some rules for raising a kitten to be a friendly, happy cat?...

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Courage for your Cowardly Lion

Courage for your Cowardly Lion

Dear Ms Kitty, My cat Fitz is the perfect loving and happy companion until my friends come over. Then he hides so much, it's like I don't even have a cat! And don't get me started on what July fireworks or New Year's Eve...

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How to take your cat for a walk

How to take your cat for a walk

Dear Ms. Kitty, My cat Gandalf seems very curious about the outdoors. I know there are many dangers lurking there, including cars, dogs and wild predators, and even other cats. Still, it makes me sad to see him watching me at the door when I'm relaxing in the yard. Is...

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Helping elder parents keep their cats

Helping elder parents keep their cats

Dear Ms. Kitty, My mom is 80 and she lives alone with her two cats. I live out of state and worry that she can't care for them adequately, but I can only visit a few times a year. She doesn't want to give them up as they give her lots of company. Do you have any...

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Stop kitty stress with natural solutions

Stop kitty stress with natural solutions

Dear Miss Kitty, We got a new couch for Christmas. When we moved out the old one, our cat Rosco went into hiding. He still hasn't come out. What can we do to get our cat back? Hiding in Hotchkiss Dear Hotchkiss, Many situations can stress your feline friend. Anything...

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Resolve to play…with your cat!

Resolve to play…with your cat!

Dear Ms Kitty, My cat Avalon isn't a kitten anymore at 7 years old. She used to be very active but now she just sleeps a lot. Is there anything I can do to keep her from being a couch potato? Bored on Boulder Dear Bored, Many guardians complain that their cat just...

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A puppy for my dog & cat?

A puppy for my dog & cat?

Dear Ms Kitty, We are thinking of adopting a puppy for our two-year old Australian Sheppard, Aussie, who is still very active and needs a playmate. We also have Jack, our five-year old cat, who tolerates Aussie. They aren't best friends but get along most of the time....

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