Q: My friend came over to my house to see a cat I just rescued. When I told my friend my cat was 4 years old, she freaked out because she said he is way too small for 4. Now I'm scared.

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet related questions every week in "Ask the Shelter." Be sure to check out this week's pets of the week: a 74-lb. terrier named Lou and a gray cat ...

Q: How can I get my cat to sit on my lap? It’s a fight every night to get her to sit for just a little while on my lap while I watch television. A: I sometimes think we can’t “get” our ...

Q: My feline leukemia-positive cat passed away a few weeks ago and I want to get another cat, but I'm worried about a new cat catching feline leukemia. Is there a time frame I should wait? A: I'm ...

Q: Sometimes I’ll catch my cat chasing her tail. She’ll literally fall over herself and run in circles. Is she nuts? Should I be concerned? A: Occasionally, cats can be so in-tune with their ...

A common theme you may find in my “Ask-a-Vet” answers is that if your pet has any new or unusual behaviors, they are worth taking note of and, often, discussing with a veterinarian. If you notice your ...

If you ask me about my cat, I will bring her up in every future conversation we’ll ever have. Speaking of, I’m so glad you asked. Pepper is a 7-year-old tabby who (like the rest of us) has ...

Is your cat really crazy? Ever wonder why she just stares at her toys, but won’t play? Does your cat have anger issues? Two UC Davis cat behavior experts will be taking part in a Reddit AMA, or “Ask ...

Q: How can I get my cat to sit on my lap? It’s a fight every night to get her to sit for just a little while on my lap while I watch television. A: I sometimes think we can’t “get” our ...