Could My Cat Have a Urinary Tract Infection?

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...

Cat Has Become Overweight

Dear Critter Corner: My cat is becoming overweight and I’m not sure how much I should be feeding. Can you help? It’s a good idea to start with letting your vet know if you feel that your cat is becoming overweight. If you have a baby scale at home or would like to...

Helping Cats Adjust to New Furniture

Dear Critter Corner: My husband and I ordered some new furniture to replace some that was outdated. We’re planning on rearranging the living room once it arrives. Is there anything we should consider for our two cats during all of this? Most cats can be pretty...

Cat’s Having Trouble Climbing and Jumping

Dear Critter Corner: My 11-year-old kitty has been having some issues jumping on the couch and climbing up her cat tree. Is this related to her being older or something else? If you’re noticing a change in your cat’s behavior, it’s a good idea to let your vet know and...

How to Prepare for Fireworks

Dear Critter Corner: There were a lot of fireworks this year in my neighborhood, and my cats were really scared. Anything I can do to prepare for the next holiday? Fireworks can be very scary, loud, and abrupt for many animals, causing them to go into hiding indoors...

It’s Chaos When We Get Home

Dear Critter Corner: My cats keep getting into a fight whenever my kids and I get home. It’s always chaos at the front door. Any ideas about what we can do to address this? Door thresholds can be a little tricky as there’s so much excitement, especially since it’s...