So, you’ve made the excellent decision to adopt a cat from an animal shelter or rescue group. Yay, you, and yay for the kitty or kitties gaining a home! But before you fall in love with those huge Puss in Boots eyes, make sure you ask the shelter these important questions. 1.) ASK ABOUT THE […]
We all know how necessary it is to get your cat or dog spayed or neutered, right? But what to do with a cat who’s already pregnant? The first time I found a preggo street kitty, my instinct was to take her to the shelter. I knew of a great no-kill place that I thought […]
In the days of my youth (she said, puffing away on her mahogany pipe), I would roam amidst the Pennsylvania foliage with reckless abandon. That is, until one day, my knee swelled up like a water balloon. It was The Lymes. And no, they never found the tick what done it to me, which may […]
Ever loved a disabled kitty? Chances are you have! Many special needs cats have become Internet celebrities, with fans all over the globe. Perhaps the most famous is Lil BUB! Lil BUB was born with several genetic abnormalities – from being a “perma-kitten” with dwarfism to being the only cat with osteopetrosis (a rare bone […]
Humans have 32 teeth and cats have 30. Every one of them should be brushed regularly – just like ours. Uh, I hear you thinking. Easier said than done! Right? I’ll admit it sounds tricky. However, learning to brush your cat’s teeth at home is necessary to keep your furry friends healthy. Sound ridiculous? It’s […]
It’s Winter ‘round these parts, which means that I’ve suddenly developed a large attachment on my lap. It’s not a tumor. It’s Daenerys, who’s decided that chilly weather means I need her curled up on me at all times. AT ALL TIMES. Have you ever tried to dislodge an 11-pound cat who doesn’t want to […]
