Dear Critter Corner: I’m planning to travel to visit family during the holidays this year, and this will be the first time I am leaving my cat with a pet sitter. I’d like to create a plan for the pet sitter to follow but am a bit overwhelmed. Can you help? It’s great...
Dear Critter Corner: My cat Milo keeps jumping on our counters, tabletops, and coffee table. How do I get him to stop? Cats naturally like to climb high vertical perches and lounge watching their environment from above. Your cat may be looking for higher areas from...
Dear Critter Corner: My cat gets the zoomies right before bed. She sprints around the house and even climbs up my bedroom door. What can I do to help her settle down? It sounds like your kitty might have some pent-up energy that she needs to get out, and she ends up...
Dear Critter Corner: There are a few stray cats in my neighborhood that seem friendly, but my cat has been standing at the sliding glass door hissing and growling at them. What should I do to help her? It sounds like your cat might be getting a little territorial...
Dear Critter Corner: It’s getting warmer where I live and I’m not sure if I should trim my medium cat’s hair to help her stay cool. Any ideas? Summer is here and it’s starting to warm up around the Bay Area. It’s a good time to start preparing for the hotter summer...
Dear Critter Corner: My cat Oli has been going in and out of the litter box for the past few days, sometimes using it and sometimes not. He’s also had a few accidents around the house. Could he have a urinary tract infection? From what you’re describing, it sounds...
