Cats In Heat: Two Answers to Two Questions
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 14-month-old Siamese, that first came into season in May of this year, and called every three weeks until September. She has now stopped calling. Will she now not come into season again until next spring? ~Catherine Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat is 1 year old. She is [...]

My kitten was attacked by a dog and she’s really sick. What should I do?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My 5-month-old kitten, Sofie, was attacked by a big dog. It happened yesterday afternoon. She’s breathing and is alive, but she’s not moving. It’s like she’s in a coma. She’s just a little farm kitten but I love her. What should I do? ~Mitchell Siouxsie: We sent this reader an e-mail as [...]

Will my cat stop charging for the door after he’s neutered?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Why does my adorable adopted male grey and white cat always run out the door as soon as it opens? He is very vocal at night. He doesn’t stay out long, and he finds his way home. He has his neuter appointment this Saturday. After he is “fixed,” will that [...]

Paws and Effect is in the running for a Mashable Open Web Award
If  you have a Twitter or Facebook account, could you do us a favor and help us toward our goal of winning the Most Educational to Follow award in Mashable’s 2009 Open Web Awards? All you have to do is login to your Twitter or Facebook account and go to this page on the Mashable [...]

Why is my aloof cat suddenly all snuggly?
Before we begin today’s column, we want to let you know about a new Paws and Effect feature. We’re going to start answering letters that only need short answers on our Facebook page! If you’re on Facebook, become a fan of Paws and Effect and our posts will appear on your wall. (If you’re not [...]