Social media feeds are full of cats eating in a line, or cats stealing each other's food. While it may be heartwarming or funny for us humans to see that, it's not what most cats need. Except for moms sharing food with kittens, most cats are solitary hunters who donโt...

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How to bathe a cat: and why not to
Do cats need to be bathed? Most cats are fastidious creatures who usually do a great job bathing themselves. In fact, some cats can spend up to half their waking hours grooming! However, senior cats can have trouble getting to those hard-to-reach spots as they age....
Keep calm & carry on: carriers for your cat
Are you one of the majority of cat parents who dreads taking their cat to the vet? Most of us know when our cats are stressed, which is stressful for us too. A good vet visit starts well before arrival, so things will go more smoothly if you consider your cat's...
Automatic litter boxes: gift or gaffe?
If you're considering gifting yourselfโand your catโan automatic litter box for the holidays, you're not alone. You can tell what a big trend they are with 14 pages of different brands on Amazon alone! Theyโre expensive but who wouldnโt be lured in by something doing...
Just say NO to cat allergies: new solutions
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...
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...