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 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
Why is my aloof cat suddenly all snuggly?
Before we begin today’s column, we want to let you know about a new Paws and Effect feature. We’re going to start answering letters that only need short answers on our Facebook page! If you’re on Facebook, become a fan of Paws and Effect and our posts will appear on your wall. (If you’re not on Facebook, you’ll still be able to see the content of our page, so don’t be shy.) Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable... Read More
Do cats mourn for other cats?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Recently my family lost its oldest cat, Star. Since then, my cat Lucia, who was very attached to Star, has transformed into a very lovey-dovey and cuddly cat, when she was very secretive and reserved before Star’s passing. Do cats mourn other cats and seek comfort from their humans? ~Jennifer I had three kittens, but one died and one of the survivors, Flor, has stopped doing anything. She... Read More
Seeking your feedback: Feline bereavement and pet loss support
It has come to our attention that our readers have a real need for a venue in which to talk about losing their feline friends. Our most-commented column was about the sudden death of a cat friend, and we’ve received a number of comments and e-mails from people who are really suffering as a result of their cats’ death. We’d like some feedback from you, our readers, on what we can do to help those of you who are dealing... Read More
Help! My cat’s been driving me crazy ever since she lost her sister.
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My 13-year-old female, Maridette, lost her “sister” last year. “Dette” has developed a constant meowing problem, wants 24/7 attention, keeps us awake late and wakes me up early after husband leaves. She gets plenty of food, stroking, lap, and outdoor fun in warm weather. Why won’t she settle down at night? My husband and I are losing sleep. It’s been over 7 months and is worsening. ~Marguerite... Read More
My beloved cat died suddenly, and I’m in shock. What happened?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I had the shock of my life today. My cat, Zoe, was only 5 years old and she was the most beautiful cat I ever laid eyes on. She was a large cat, not fat at all, but large and quite heavy. Yesterday, I picked her up and noticed that she looked the same but felt lighter in weight. She was fine, ate with no problems at all. Slept a lot. This morning I saw her sitting in the laundry room where... Read More
