My cats don’t play and snuggle together anymore. Should I add another cat to my household?

Posted by on March 21, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have two cats adopted from a shelter a year ago when they were kittens, and as kittens do, they used to play fight a lot and cuddle. They’re brother and sister (fixed very early on), and the staff at the shelter were so glad I took them both because as they put it, they’re ‘inseparable.’ Unfortunately, things have changed. Now they each get all of their affection from me, separately.... Read More

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I’m trying to catch and tame a stray cat, and I need some advice

Posted by on August 31, 2008 · 1 Comment 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have been feeding a stray cat for about four months now, so am guessing that she is about 7 months old. I have an open appointment at my local vet to take her in for spaying, shots, etc., but I haven’t been able to grab/catch her. I have read about an oral contraceptive for cats. Is this available as a short-term measure that would give me some breathing space as I try to tame her? One... Read More

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Help! I’ve got a needy kitten and a very jealous older cat!

Posted by on December 9, 2007 · 4 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have three questions for you. The first is about my new 4-5 month-old rescue kitten. She cries to be held ALL THE TIME! We don’t mind loving her, but we can’t be expected to just hold her all the time. What should we do? Next: The same kitten has a sneeze — no other symptoms of anything, great appetite for food and water, no runny nose or eyes. Any ideas? Third, my adult cat (4... Read More

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My new kitten is hissing at everything. What’s up?

Posted by on December 3, 2007 · 1 Comment 

Greetings, everyone. We’re sorry we’re a day late with our update, but we had to let Mama take care of some family obligations (and have some fun — we know she could use a break from her constant hard work in taking care of us and being our typist, publicist and webmaster). Anyway, we’re here, better late than never, on a lovely winter day. Well, lovely from the inside, anyway. We’re not fond of all that... Read More

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