Why is my deaf cat suddenly so aggressive?

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 [...]

What’s wrong with my wobbly kitten?

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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