Cats and Kittens

A reader writes: My son brought home an adorable male kitten but our older cat, a female stray, never took to him. He chases her and she will hide or avoid him. He never hurts her, but now she doesn’t like him near her. He has gotten hurt chasing her, and now he’s started spraying around the house! Is there anything we can do? Dear Readers, My first hunch was that these were two widely differing cat personalities. My reader confirmed that Older Cat enjoyed her routines, was shy about new... Read Full Story

Ah, kittens. Nothing cuter. Adding a new kitten to the household is the easiest introduction of all; kittens tend to not trip an older cat's territory protection, and they should be fixed long before hormones enter the picture. Kitten woes come from another direction, especially if it has been a while between youngsters. Kittens will try the other cats' patience. see more crazy cat pics Kittens have to play, and usually know only one way to ask; by tackling another cat by the head and... Read Full Story

RJ carries a heavy burden. He is possessed of an OverWhelming Cuteness. The humans in the household find him irresistible, and frequently give in to the urge to scoop him up and cuddle him extravagantly. Fortunately, RJ can handle it. He loves to be cuddled, and while he usually wriggles to be let down after a varying period of time, he has a fast reset, and can be cuddled again quickly. So we humans are able to indulge our desire to rub that furry face, stroke those soft ears, and gently... Read Full Story

There’s a six legged kitten in Florida, and it needs your help! The cat is called Hex and he was born with an extra pair of legs and duplicate organs. According to the veterinarian, the six legged cat’s mother was pregnant with co joined twins, but only one of them developed properly. Hex is the only cat in his litter. Nos Hex needs the help of the community. He needs a surgery that is expected to cost around 3,000. This six legged cat is nothing new to the world, there are many cases of... Read Full Story

Excessive grooming in cats is something that may seem harmless at first but in fact is very bad for the cat. It is a stress-related condition that is a little like self-mutilation or obsessive-compulsive disorder in humans. It can result in physical problems such as skin disorders but primarily it is a sign that the cat needs help and you should talk to your vet right away to see what can be done for your pet. As you might expect, over-grooming usually starts with a stressful event, which is... Read Full Story