Strange Afternoon Antics
Q: Allie, our female Russian Blue mix, is about 7 years old. She’s a strange one, as she must be close to us but won’t...
Reduce Litter Tracking
Cat litter belongs in the litterbox, not scattered across the floor of your house. While it is impossible to eliminate all litter tracking, you...
Time for Updated AAHA Senior Care Guidelines
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is synonymous with outstanding veterinary care for small animals. Their newly released 2023 Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs...
Ask Dr. K: Prefers Fabric Over Litter
Q: My stepdaughter is having a problem with her 7-month-old kitten who is inappropriately eliminating outside of her litterbox when any material/fabric is around. She...
Skin Folds in Obese Cats
As well as wreaking havoc on the inside of your cat’s body, excess weight can cause problems on the outside of your cat. Feline...
Your Cat Can Love Grooming
Is your normally gorgeous cat looking more like an alley cat these days? For the most part, our feline friends keep themselves neat and...
When Your Cat Avoids the Litterbox
Cats who stop using the litterbox are often experiencing pain. It could be upon urination, caused by a bladder infection or urinary crystals/stones. If...
Those Annoying Anal Glands
Although cats aren’t the butt-scooters dogs can be when anal glands start to get backed up, the problem is just as worrisome. Anal glands...
Home Alone—Is It OK?
Few cats like to travel, so most of us leave cats home when we leave for vacation. But how to provide for her needs...
Tiny Fleas Carry Big Diseases
Fleas are tiny blood-sucking parasites that can spread disease to your cat and to you and your family. They’ve evolved over millions of years—they...
Crates Are a Must For Travel
You’ve got that right—we’re talking crate training your cat. Crates and carriers aren’t just for dogs!
The ways that a crate can be useful for...
Watch for Dehydration
Water is one of the most important components of your cat’s diet. Your cat gains water by drinking, eating, and from metabolic water (produced...