I’m trying to catch and tame a stray cat, and I need some advice

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I have been feeding a stray cat for about four months now, so am guessing that she is about 7 months old. I have an open appointment at my local vet to take her in for spaying, shots, etc., but I haven’t been able to grab/catch her.
I have read about [...]

My cat was injured and has some paralysis. Will he recover?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
Three weeks ago my kitty Felix had some kind of accident that broke his pelvis in a few places as well as his left femur. At first my vet told me he would need reconstructive surgery on his pelvis and leg, and even after that he would probably have problems [...]

Why has my elderly cat stopped cleaning her tail?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I have a 19-year-old cat and for some odd reason she has stopped cleaning her tail. Her tail has become greasy and knotted. Why has she done this, and how can I help her?
~Deb

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