First time kitten owner

Dear Critter Corner: My neighbor’s cat had a litter of kittens and I adopted a little female kitten named Miku that’s 8 weeks old. I’ve never had a cat before, where do I start with her care? Congrats on the new addition to your family and home! It’s an exciting time...

Hospice care for your cat

Dear Critter Corner:  My senior cat Titan was diagnosed with kidney disease last year that has progressed into hospice care. How can I help him live out the rest of his days in the best way possible?  I’m really sorry to hear that but glad that you’re able to provide...

Pup tinkles when he’s excited

Dear Critter Corner: My pup gets very excited and loves to say hi to people but we are having a problem with him tinkling with these greetings. It’s a rather embarrassing behavior, is there a way to stop him from tinkling on everyone and everywhere?  I can’t tell you...

Cat coughing up more hairballs lately

Dear Critter Corner: My kitty Jiji has been coughing up more hairballs lately, sometimes two to three times a week. Are there any remedies for this? As the weather gets warmer during spring and into summer, some cats will experience an increase in hairballs. This can...

Barking and lunging

Dear Critter Corner: Our dog is a social butterfly and wants to say hi to every person and dog that we pass.  If we don’t allow him to say hi, he pulls and is starting to bark and lunge too.  When he was younger, we allowed him to say hi, but he is now 9 months and...

Keeping cat warm during cold days

Dear Critter Corner: It’s spring in my area but lately we’ve been having some very hot days and some very cold days. How can I help keep my kitty Mira warm during the cold days without worrying about leaving the heater on when I’m out of the house? Most cats...