Help! My cat’s been driving me crazy ever since she lost her sister.
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My 13-year-old female, Maridette, lost her “sister” last year. “Dette” has developed a constant meowing problem, wants 24/7 attention, keeps us awake late and wakes me up early after husband leaves. She gets plenty of food, stroking, lap, and outdoor fun in warm weather. Why won’t she settle down at night? My husband and I are losing sleep. It’s been over 7 months and is worsening. ~Marguerite
Why are my cat’s ears scaly and scabby?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have an 8-month old, black and white, short-haired cat named Whiskey. He seems to be having a problem with his ears: they are very scaly. He is constantly growing new skin in his ears, but it sheds in little pieces afterwards. Just like a scab that falls off, only to be replaced by another scab. And his ears always feel rather warm. He has been tested for all the usual stuff like fungus and mites but nothing has been found. We have also changed his food to a hypo-allergenic food, but no changes either. Our vet has consulted a skin specialist which has suggested that a biopsy be…
Why is my cat dragging his bum across the floor?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Why is my cat dragging his bum across the floor? ~Jowanna Siouxsie: There are three main reasons why a cat might drag his bottom across the floor. Let us reassure you that it’s not because it feels good to do so!
How can my mama help me deal with my Kitten Crazies?
Bonjour, Most Esteemed and Knowledgable Kitties! Hi! My name is Figo! I look just like Sinéad! My human mom wrote to you a while ago (before I was born) to ask how she could make her little apartment in Belgium safe for me (even though she didn’t know it was for me, because I didn’t exist yet, hee!) Anyway, I love my new home! I’ve been here for a little over four months now, and my people are just great! They buy me all the best food, and lots of toys, and this really beautiful deluxe cat tree with a penthouse where I can just sleep for hours and hours. My cat mom was a…
