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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...
Dear Ms Kitty, A hungry kitty showed up on my porch last year. She had kittens, but we don't know where they went and weren't able to get her inside. Now she's back with more. Is there anything we can do to help these little ones this year? Sad on Shooks Run Dear Sad,...
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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...
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...
Dear Ms. Kitty, This year, I'm resolving to take my cats to their veterinarian for their yearly checkups, even though they get so scared it breaks my heart to do so. Is there anything I can do to make it easier on them and me? You're not alone being stressed on Vet...
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Dear Ms Kitty, My ten year-old daughter wants a kitten for Christmas. I'm not sure this is a good idea. What is your opinion? There are many things to consider before giving your daughter a kitten as a Christmas gift. You want to make sure she understands adopting a...
Dear Ms. Kitty, I have a scaredy cat who won't let me trim her claws or take her to the vet. She used to be relaxed but that changed after she was accidentally locked in a room while a loud compressor was run. Will she ever get back to her old self? Even a single...