Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: This is probably a weird question but can a cat get depression? I had two companion cats–both females, spayed, and 10 years old–for about six years. My son and his wife bought my house and I moved into an apartment. The cats stayed with my son because I couldn’t […]
How Should I Introduce a Cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My partner and I currently have 3 cats, one of which is only 5 months old and has settled in fantastically, and the other two seem to adore her in their own ways. Now, one of my work colleagues has a kitten in her family that was taken away too […]
Should I Get My Cat A Feline Friend?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I recently adopted a kitten. His name is Franklin. I believe he was 3 weeks old when I got him, though they said he was 6 weeks old. He was very small and underweight, and it seems like he was pulled away from his mother too soon. He also […]
Is It Possible to Tame a Feral Cat?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a question about feral cats. I brought a feral cat into my home during winter. It’s been about 6 months since I brought him home, and he doesn’t allow me to touch, pet, or handle him. He does let me hand feed him now, and he is […]
What Do You Do When a Cat Shows Up On Your Doorstep?
Last week, we wrote about what to do if your cat goes missing. One of our email newsletter subscribers, Beverly, asked a very good question in response: What do you do if a stray cat shows up on your doorstep? Well, we’ve got some answers for that question, too. (Also, if you want to subscribe […]
