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
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
Should I Spay My Feral Cat?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I’m a vet currently living in Guatemala City and working for the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO). For the last two months, I’ve been feeding a stray cat who comes to my garden every day. I’ve vaccinated and de-wormed this cat, which I’ve named Colors, and given her anti-flea treatments. But now I’m wondering if I should neuter her, too. I’ve been... Read More
Dahlia Tells All: Horror Upon Horror!
I hope you’ll forgive me for bringing this week’s chapter to you late. It’s just so traumatic … I have all I can do not to break down in hairball-horking, wretched, tearful terror when I think about it. So I’m going to make this as short as I can. Thomas is here grooming me and whispering sweet purr-songs in my ear. But it’s still hard. *sniffle* So, as you recall, last week I told you about the hole... Read More
Dahlia Tells All: A Hole in My Tummy!
I thought getting spayed was bad enough, but I had no idea what was in store for me next! It wasn’t Siouxsie or Thomas’s fault. They were actually very nice to me — once they got over the fact that I smelled like the vet. Thomas groomed my ears and snuggled next to me, and even Siouxsie consoled me. “I know what it’s like, sweetie,” she told me. “Don’t worry, the pain will get better in... Read More
Dahlia Tells All: So That’s What A Spade Is!
When Mama returned home after work, I was still trying to wrap my brain around this whole heaters and spades thing. We all jumped up and ran to greet Mama at the door, and as usual she gave us all greetings and loving petties as soon as she put her bags down. But something weird happened when Mama reached down to stroke my back: Before I even knew what was happening, my tummy was on the floor, my back legs were in the air, and my tail... 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
