Will my cat recover from his urinary blockage?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
My cat has a urinary blockage and is at the vet right at the moment. We had to admit him a second time since he became blocked again within a day. He has struvite crystals. Both times we’ve taken him in, the catheter was not able to be passed through [...]

Interview With the Cat Sitter

Today we have a very special treat for our readers. Mama’s friend Adrianna, a well-respected cat sitter, has agreed to give us an interview with her. We hope this will help our human friends know what to look for and what to expect from a cat sitter. So without further ado, let’s get started!
Siouxsie: I [...]

How do you clean a cat’s teeth?

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I would like to know how to clean my cat’s teeth and what to use so she might take to it more easily.
~Joan
Siouxsie: This is a very good question! Dental health is just as important for us cats as it is for humans. But rarely do people brush and floss [...]

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