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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 ...
My one cat likes to pick on the dogs. He will poke at their heads and they let him. Then, he inevitably latches onto their faces and they look at me like, "Mom, help." ...
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 ...
In this installment of Ask a Vet, Dr. Oxford offers some advice to reader Jay van Dam about treating a cat’s upper respiratory infection: Jay’s question: I have a 1-year-old male cat with a ...
In this installment of Ask a Vet, Dr. Oxford offers some advice to reader Sarah K about breaking the vicious flea cycle. Sarah’s question: My cat is very susceptible to worms and fleas but has ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...