Why Are My Male Cats Mounting Each Other?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have two male cats. They are brothers but from different litters and this started when they were younger (well on my male cat’s part anyway). My male cat is always trying to “hump” my sister’s male cat. I thought it was because he wasn’t getting to go outside as much as he wanted and so I allowed him to stay out as long as he wanted and hoped that it would help... 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
Dahlia Tells All: The Guest From Hell
After Siouxsie and I settled our little dispute, things got much calmer in our little apartment. With our newfound understanding, it seemed as though our lives were forever changed for the better. But when a white car arrived at the farm in the deep of winter, there was no way I could have known it would bring a hurricane-sized cat-tastrophe with it. Of course, I noticed that when the car arrived, some things changed right away. With... Read More
Dahlia Tells All: The Heat Comes On
As I blissfully relived the thrills of Fangs Giving and Crisp Mouse, I noticed something was starting to change inside me. It started small: just the tiniest little hint of a tingle in my tummy. I barely noticed at all, as a matter of fact, until Siouxsie started being even meaner than usual to me. I couldn’t even glance at her from across the room without being cussed at or threatened with a swat. I mean, I’d gotten used to her regular... Read More
Could my boy kitten have gotten my cat pregnant?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I adopted a 7-month-old stray in July and discovered she was pregnant. She had a litter of five on August 14th. We were down to our last two girls and one boy when the boy found his home last week. As soon as he left, the two girls and mom became much more social with my husband and me. I don’t worry about the girls, but last time mom was like this was when I discovered she was pregnant.... Read More
Cats In Heat: Two Answers to Two Questions
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 14-month-old Siamese, that first came into season in May of this year, and called every three weeks until September. She has now stopped calling. Will she now not come into season again until next spring? ~Catherine Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat is 1 year old. She is going in to heat. Is there anything I could give her to help with this? ~Windigo Read More Read More
Will my cat stop charging for the door after he’s neutered?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Why does my adorable adopted male grey and white cat always run out the door as soon as it opens? He is very vocal at night. He doesn’t stay out long, and he finds his way home. He has his neuter appointment this Saturday. After he is “fixed,” will that calm him down and keep him inside? ~Eva Siouxsie: Well, Eva, we have to confess that “door dashing” is a very popular... Read More
