by The Paws and Effect Gang | Nov 12, 2017 | Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Thunder found me about 5 years ago now, and I don’t really know how old he really is–I’m guessing he’s getting close to 7 though. I’ve heard that “fold” breeds can have problems... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Aug 27, 2017 | Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat, Hobson, is 19 years old and we know from the last time he went to the vet that he has failing kidneys and he also has severe arthritis. Recently it has been very hot and our AC is broken. He is drinking excessively... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Feb 26, 2012 | Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: How do I alleviate arthritis and other old age conditions in my 15-year-old Himalayan cat? She’s moving very slowly and sleeping much more than usual. She stopped sleeping with me and going outside with me at night.... by The Paws and Effect Gang | Nov 2, 2008 | Cat Behavior, Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have three cats that are giving me gray hair. Darling kitty 1 is a tortie named Chloe that I adopted 8 years ago when she was a baby. She was spayed at 6 months. She LOVES to go after paper and plastic items so our home...
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