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!
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...
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....
Does my senior cat need a friend?
Dear Ms. Kitty I have a 10-½ year old cat who just sleeps most of the day. I think Lucy is bored and lonely. Should I get a kitten to keep her active? Dear Reader, This question demonstrates your desire to help Lucy to enjoy her senior years. However, adding a kitten...
Biting cats: love nips or not?
Dear Ms Kitty, My one-year-old cat, Thor, is biting me all the time. He can be super sweet and then, out of nowhere, he will bite when I'm walking by him or even just sitting on the sofa. Bitten in Burlington Dear Bitten, Cats bite for many different reasons. Some of...
Giving Cats Options to Solve Problems
Dear Ms. Kitty, My three cats are sporadically getting into fights. They get along fine for weeks and then out of nowhere a fight breaks out. I don't want to get rid of any of them and it doesn't seem like there is one cat that is the instigator. The cats have all...
Medicating Your Cat: Not as Daunting as You Think
Dear Miss Kitty, We just found out Muffin, our cat of 12 years, needs medication. Everything written about medicating a cat sounds very difficult and frustrating. Muffin is usually pretty chill, but there is no possibility of shoving a pill her down her throat or...
Secrets for a Healthy Cat
Dear Ms. Kitty, A good friend recently had to rush her 6-year-old cat to the ER when she returned home and found him unresponsive. They did emergency surgery and after a week of intensive care the cat died. She didn't even know her cat was sick! Is there a way to...
Enrich Your Kitty’s Environment
Keep your kitty active & happy with our enrichment tips!