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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Does my senior cat need a friend?

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...

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Biting cats: love nips or not?

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...

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Giving Cats Options to Solve Problems

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...

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Secrets for a Healthy Cat

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...

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Is Your Cat a Bully?

Is Your Cat a Bully?

Dear Ms Kitty, Our cat Abby used to be love to hang out with us, playing and purring. Ever since we got two other kittens and a dog, Abby doesn't sleep with us anymore or stay with us in the office. In fact, she hides under the bed downstairs most of the time. Do you...

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Feeding Your Cat: Make It a Puzzle!

Feeding Your Cat: Make It a Puzzle!

Dear Ms. Kitty, I have a 4-year-old male cat who is overweight. My vet recommends I put him on a diet. He currently eats dry kibble whenever he wants. My concern is that restricting his meals will increase his bad behavior. He already scratches my couch, gets on the...

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