My Cat Chirps When She Watches Birds. Why?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I am a very new cat owner. Actually, I was adopted by a pregnant 2-year-old California Spangle six months ago. She was not that far along, so I had the pregnancy terminated and had her spayed. Her name is Faith and she is now a house cat and is doing great. Being a “dog person” all of my life, this is my first cat and I am very happy. Here is my question: When Faith is on my enclosed porch,... Read More
My Deaf Cat’s About To Get Me Evicted. Help!
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 6-year-old deaf white cat that meows excessively and loudly throughout the day while I’m at work. While I’m at home she rarely meows, and when she does, it’s early in the morning, not at night. I give her lots of love and attention, plenty of food and water, and I’ve bought her all kinds of toys. I have found that she isn’t interested in the typical cat toys, but... Read More
How Can I Stop My Cat From Yowling?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 9-month-old male cat. He’s been an inside cat since I got him — other than a few overnight outings when he’s gotten out an open window or a door left open half a minute too long. My only problem with him is his yowling. His meows vary from a normal meow to a deeper-toned one that almost echoes in the hall. I leave a window open for him so he can enjoy the outside world even though... Read More
Why Don’t My Kittens Purr For Me?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I found Diva and Tater on Craigslist. They were 9 weeks old at the time, and they were healthy and happy. I brought them into a household with one 4-month-old rescue female kitten from a vet’s office. It was instant adoration! They thought of Gracie as “Mom.” They “nursed” on Gracie, who was a fixed female by then, and she seemed to love it. Both of the kittens purred and... Read More
Why Are My Kittens Always Crying?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat, Smokey, gave birth to five kittens. They’re about 10 days old and they just started meowing loudly. It’s driving me insane! Please help! ~ Katrina These kittens, from a litter that Grammie (that's Mama's mama) fostered for our local shelter, are about three weeks old. Siouxsie: Well, Katrina, most kittens don’t make all that much noise unless there’s... Read More
My Cat Is Acting Weird After Her Flea Bath
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Last Saturday, I brought my cat in to a groomer for a lion cut. She’s had this done before twice and was fine. They also gave her a flea bath (although I’m pretty sure she doesn’t have fleas — she’s an indoor cat and I give her Advantage Multi every 4-6 weeks). She was fine Saturday and Sunday. But yesterday she started behaving oddly: she’s acting very... Read More
I’m a New Cat Owner, and I Need Some Advice
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a question about my 9-month-old cat Luna. I just adopted her from someone four days ago, and she’s my first cat. She seems okay to me, she sleeps with me sometimes and lets me rub her, I’ve seen her knead my blankets, she likes to play, and she is okay in the litter box. I have been busy with work the last week — I’ve been gone for eight to thirteen hours a day.... Read More
