Itโs that time of the year when allergies can strike any of us, even those who desperately want a feline friend. Doctors often grab the easiest solution to cat allergies and recommend that people give up their cats. Fortunately, there are many options for treating cat...
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What are your cat’s whiskers, ears & eyes saying?
Cats have a reputation for being mysterious, donโt 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...
My cat didnโt come home! New ways to find your lost cat
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 donโt give up! In the first two weeks, they will probably be fairly close to home. As they say about...
The mountains are calling: is your cat an adventure cat?
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...
Who are you & what did you do to my friend? Repairing vet & groomer visits
Dear Ms Kitty, Iย 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 didnโt seem to recognize him and now they are fighting! What...
Tame the floof! Grooming tips for longhaired cats
Dear Ms Kitty, My longhaired cat Loki often gets matted. I took him to a groomer and now heโs so scared he doesnโt want to come out from under the bed. How can I prevent his matting so he doesnโt have another bad experience like that? - Floofy in Frisco Dear Floofy,...
Summertime blues: helping cats roll with scary changes
Dear Ms Kitty, We are catching up with friends and family visits, vacations and maintenance around the house this summer. But our sweet, friendly cats Luna and Sol are now hiding from everyone, even their favorite people. What can we do to get them back to their...
But I thought I was your baby: preparing cats for babies
Dear Ms Kitty, Iโm expecting a new baby in a few months and am worried about my cat Ranger, who was my first โbaby.โ Heโs never been around children before. What can I do to help him adapt to my little one? -Waiting in Westcliffe Dear Waiting, Congratulations on your...
With a litter luck: natural cat litter review
Dear Ms. Kitty, Iโve used clay litter for years for my cat Rosco. I see so many different types of litter in the store now. Is there something better that I could be giving him?. - Looking in Loveland Dear Looking, Thanks for thinking of your kitty when...