What Animal Does Your Cat Like to Hunt?
Most cats display a preference for a particular type of prey, says the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. For instance, some cats...
Happy Stuff
Those disappointed with their cat’s ho-hum response to catnip have an alternative in silver vine, more commonly used in parts of Asia where it...
Have You Tried Warming The Food?
If your older cat eats less food than she used to, that might be okay. Metabolism and activity slow down with age, so fewer...
Morsels: September 2022
You May Have Only One Bathroom,
But Your Cat Prefers Two For Herself
Many homes have just one bathroom. But your cat still needs two —...
Morsels August 2022
Cat’s Tooth Resorbing? Extract It to Save Her From Pain.
Cats don’t get cavities, but sometimes one or more teeth resorb, meaning the body gradually...
Have You Been Practicing Proper Pet Food Hygiene?
Are you aware of the Food and Drug Administration’s pet food hygiene guidelines for minimizing the spread of harmful bacteria in your home that...
Dear Doctor: July 2022
To sleep, perchance to pounce
Q: This is my first cat, and he seems to sleep so much of the time. Is that normal?
Annette Slepian
Plainville,...
The Five Pillars of a Healthy Feline Environment
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) speak of the “five pillars of a healthy feline...
How to Bathe Your Cat in the Sink
Not all cats can stand to be bathed in the sink. They have to be rubbed with premoistened wipes formulated especially for felines with...
Hot-Weather Hazards Even for the Entirely Indoor Cat
You’d think a cat who spends her life indoors would be entirely immune to the effects of hot weather, but that’s not the case....
12 Things You Know To Be True About Your Cat — But Aren’t
Just because something is repeated very often doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. And when it comes to cats, commonly held misconceptions can interfere with...
Easy Ways to Improve Your Older Cat’s Quality of Life
Is your aging cat suffering from degenerative joint disease, decreased muscle mass, or other problems that hinder her mobility and therefore are interfering with...
