Please get the facts if you are considering declawing! Cats are born with the claws nature intended them to have: They scratch to tell other cats about their territory with scent instead of using aggression or marking. Cats need claws to stretch and strengthen their...
Dear Ms Kitty, I 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 didn’t seem to recognize him and now they are fighting! What...
Dear Ms Kitty, My longhaired cat Loki often gets matted. I took him to a groomer and now he’s so scared he doesn’t want to come out from under the bed. How can I prevent his matting so he doesn’t have another bad experience like that? - Floofy in Frisco Dear Floofy,...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...