Why is my deaf cat suddenly so aggressive?

Posted by on December 27, 2009 · 2 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a deaf cat who hasn’t been right since his brother went to the Bridge. Ever since he was a kitten, he used to be very well behaved, but for the last month he has been extremely obstinate: he seems to do things intentionally, like getting on the counter and pawing things off, or picking fights with the other cats. He’s turned in to an uncontrollable mad cat. I’ve taken him... Read More

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What’s wrong with my wobbly kitten?

Posted by on August 16, 2009 · 2 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I ran a search for cats with Parkinson’s Disease and found this article on your site. I have a new litter of kittens on my farm and one of the three kittens has to have Parkinson’s. Since birth he shakes and wobbles uncontrollably at all times except for when he is sleeping. He can run pretty well, but walking is tough. Eating and drinking can also be challenging. His movements... Read More

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I’m worried about an injured cat. I don’t know if he has an owner. What can I do to help him?

Posted by on May 17, 2009 · 2 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I live on a main road. It’s a small town area, but the main road is used by a lot of 18-wheelers as well as commuters who come to town for work. My two cats are indoor only, but the majority of folks in my neighborhood seem to have outdoor cats. There is one cat I’ve been watching for the last year or so. It disappeared for a while, and when it returned, it was in horrible shape. It had... Read More

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My cat’s acting brain-damaged. Could it be insecticide poisoning?

Posted by on August 10, 2008 · 7 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Please help. My 7-year-old cat has been to the emergency clinic twice and her vet three times in one week. She’s been acting listless and not herself. She has lost her eyesight in her left eye and walks around aimlessly. She does respond to my voice and will come to me when I call her. She acts as if she has had a stroke, as she has forgotten how to jump up onto the couch, use her litterbox,... Read More

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Extra: Give a special-needs kitty the Christmas gift of a “forever home”

Posted by on December 26, 2007 · Leave a Comment 

One of our favorite bloggers, Dr. Patty Khuly of Dolittler, has in the care of her veterinary hospital in Miami, Florida, a sweet little cat named Helen. Due to head trauma, Helen has been rendered blind and deaf — but she’s still a wonderful cat and responds with joy to affection, food and care. Dr. Khuly has been trying to find a home for Helen since November, and we hope that our readers can join the search. Please spread... Read More

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