by The Paws and Effect Gang | Sep 27, 2015 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 15-year-old cat who is in declining health. She has inflammatory bowel disease and is under the managed care of a vet. She is doing OK, considering, but is very low energy. Last month I adopted a kitten, and... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Aug 30, 2015 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I let my 6-month-old cat leave the safe room when she felt comfortable. She has has a hell of a time exploring the kitty proofed apartment. However, she retreats underneath couch (which I left unblocked, so she has... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Aug 23, 2015 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Oscar adopted us almost a year ago when he was just 6 months old. He was very playful then, and still is, but one thing that remained a constant for him was the placement of his food and water dishes. He has had the same... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Nov 24, 2013 | Cat Behavior
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cats, Frisky and Carmen, are both neutered. According to the vet, they were neutered fairly young. They also have a habit of kneading, but not in the “making biscuits” way. They shake their butts and bite... 
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Sep 16, 2012 | Cat Behavior, Cats and People
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My two adopted cats are now a little over a year old. I live in apartment with hardwood floors. The other day I came home to a note there had been a complaint about banging in my apartment. I am guessing it must be the...
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