My cats used to be buddies, now one is bullying the other. Help!

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I have two cats, male (Meow) and female (Cow). They’ve been together since birth and have always been the best of friends. Recently, Meow had a urinary obstruction and had to spend several days at the vet’s while catheterized. Since he got home, Cow has been extremely mean to him. [...]

Vote for Thomas and Dahlia in the Spay Day 2009 Online Photo Contest

Thomas and Dahlia have decided to participate in the Humane Society of the United States’ Spay Day 2009 Online Photo Contest. They’re hoping you’ll vote for them and raise money for Spay Maine, a consortium of Maine’s animal shelters, rescue groups, animal control officers and animal welfare advocates who are working together to decrease animal [...]

What’s that soft swelling on my cat’s back?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I was petting my cat and I noticed swelling by the end of her back. I examined the swelling and found a small scab, maybe the size of a pen point. The inflamation is soft. What could this be? Do you think she was bitten by a bee or any [...]

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