Dear Doctor: Cat hates belly rubs
Q. My cat likes to roll over and expose her belly. But when I try to respond by stroking it, she scratches and bites....
A Second Nose, Kind Of
Cats live in a world of odors of which we are only dimly aware. While the human nose has about 5 million scent-sensitive cells,...
Firestarter
You may have heard the news that in the last 3 years, cats started more than 100 house fires in the South Korean capital...
The Clinical Exam You Can Give Yourself
Your cat’s veterinary exams occur only once or twice a year. But you can give your pet physical exams at home to see if...
Dear Doctor: Feline acne
Q. My cat has developed small black dots on his chin and around his mouth. They don’t seem to be bothering him, but I’m...
5 Tips for Better “Toileting”
Have trouble getting your cat to use her “toilet?” See if trying any of these five guidelines will help.
1| Make sure the litter is...
Once a Picky Eater, Always a Picky Eater?
Does it sometimes seem like your cat is such a finicky eater that she is taunting you by turning up her nose at what...
Winter Skin
Does your cat bite or scratch at her skin during the winter months but not at other times of year? Her skin may become...
Have You Developed a Scooping Schedule?
You need to clean out your cat’s litterbox frequently enough that he doesn’t find himself a different “bathroom.” What’s frequently enough?
For regular poop scooping,...
For Guys with Cats: There’s Someone to Love You
First the bad news for single men with cats. When scrolling through photos on dating sites, women find men holding a feline “agreeable and...
This Friendly Robot Makes a Great Cat Companion
You’ve been asked to stay late at work or want to spend a long day away with your family or friends, but what about...
6 New Year’s Resolutions for a Better Relationship With Your Cat
Welcome to 2022! To start the year off on the right foot with your cat, why not resolve to follow through on the following...
