My cat’s fur is all greasy and his breath smells bad. What’s going on?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: About two weeks ago, my cat, who is about 4 years of age, started losing lots of weight, his breath started smelling horrible (like he just ate poop) and his fur turned greasy and smelly. When he sleeps with me at night on my pillow I’ll wake up to my [...]

How can I get my cat to use a rabbit drinking bottle?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: How can I get my cat to drink from a drinking bottle — like the ones they use for hamsters , but bigger? I bought one because my cat likes to drink from the tap, but he won’t use it. ~Hanna Siouxsie: Well, Hanna, I have to tell you that you just [...]

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 [...]