Dear Miss Behavin’: My cat was recently diagnosed with a medical condition and as part of her treatment plan she needs regular vet checkups every few months. My only problem is that she hates going in her crate, and if she’s stressed then I’m stressed. Help! That’s...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’m a budget conscious cat owner and I’m looking for new ways to entertain my cat without breaking my bank account. Do you know of any crafty toys that are easy to make? Reply: That’s a great question and can be a fun at-home project as well! There...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I’ve never had a cat before but would like to adopt one from a shelter as a companion animal. Where do I start? That’s great that you’re interested in adopting from a shelter. Many rescues and shelters have a wide variety of cats, ranging in ages,...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I just adopted a new cat a few days ago, and my older female cat keeps hissing and growling at him. How can I help them to get along better? Reply: It’s quite understandable that your older female cat might be a little peeved that there is a new...
Dear Miss Behavin’: Sometimes my cat’s tail flickers really fast before she scratches or bites me. What can I do to prevent this? Reply: It’s really great that you’re observing the cat’s behavior right before it scratches or bites, this will help you in preventing it...
Dear Miss Behavin’: I just adopted a kitten and he seems to think the carpet is his litter box. Please help! Reply: It can definitely be tricky to adjust a new kitten to a new home. If you adopted the kitten from a shelter, many of the cats and kittens are housed in...
