Behavior

Heres some help in convincing your cat to regard her traveling case with less fear.

Veterinary behaviorists can spend hours watching their subjects. What are the animals doing all this time? Mostly, they are engaging in normal, species-typical behaviors. In fact, it can be quite difficult to identify and manage problem behaviors without understanding which behaviors are truly normal. A question commonly posed to veterinarians and behaviorists is: Doc, is my cat normal? …

Although fascinating, it can result in a tragic surplus of unwanted kittens.

Some cats are more social than others. What are the factors that determine if shes happy on her own or in need of feline company?

I am the owner of Tassu, a 10-month-old cat I adopted from an animal shelter. A few weeks after I had her neutered, I noticed her behavior had changed. She seemed very lazy and not really interested in any physical activities, and she also lost her appetite. I took her to my veterinarian, and he found that she had pale gums, so he recommended she be tested for infection with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). To…

How to keep your cat from jumping up on forbidden surfaces.

Its ideal to start when the pets are young. But regardless of age, you need a plan (and patience) to create a successful union.

I recently learned of a cat that, upon seeing a visiting dog in the house, ran for cover and refused to come out for months. Fortunately, this cat did not exhibit aggressive behavior. However, it is not uncommon for a cat, when frightened, to respond by attacking rather than by fleeing. …

This feline outcast in a multi-cat home needs your help in improving her quality of life. Heres how.

Scratching, cheek rubbing and even urinating are ways that cats leave their signature behind.

A cat with chronic fear requires gentle handling and patience. Professional help is also available.

At least once each month, I am called to evaluate a cat that bites the hand that feeds him. Sometimes, even after a bite, people decide to excuse the behavior. Perhaps the cat was stepped on or startled. Maybe the kids tried to dress him up. Id have bitten too! some people may claim. …