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These problems may be strictly behavioral but it’s important to rule out physical causes. Older cats in particular may be at risk for thyroid tumors, liver failure, or a brain…

Littermates suckling on one another is a common unintended consequence of our meddling with Mother Nature. Free-living (feral) litters don’t usually leave for college until they’re 16 weeks old, while…

High energy cats can be a big problem; many feline trouble makers pounce on their sleeping owners making them cranky and tired. Channel your cat’s exuberance into vigorous play at…

Most cats are relaxed and in control when life is predictable. But a surprise that causes one scared kitty to run and hide may trigger an aggressive reaction in another.…

If prevention is the best medicine (and it is, by the way), setting appropriate house rules for your cat will help both of you live happily ever after. Here are…

These are some truly serious oral behaviors in cats. For genetic reasons Siamese and Burmese cats are far more likely to commit this domestic crime, most often sucking and chewing…

Some pets should never be allowed near children while others seem so reliable you’d trust them with anybody. Make no assumptions when it comes to cats and child safety. Considering…

Does your cat seem to be playing but then viciously attack your hand? Have you tried water, newspaper swatting and hollering, and all that does is make it escalate? Cats are…

Cats who attack strangers are not happy campers; they can also be dangerous. Your first priority must be to protect everybody from injury. While teaching the virtues of nonviolence it’s…