Dear Critter Corner: I recently adopted Peanut, a 1-year-old cat, and would like to introduce her to my senior cat Mama, but am worried about them getting into a scuffle. How should I introduce them to each other? It’s a good idea to introduce them as slowly and...
Dear Critter Corner: My new 9-month-old kitten has a lot of energy, jumping on the furniture, counters and cabinets. How can I prevent her from getting up to any mischief? Young kittens and cats do have a lot of energy and need to channel it in appropriate ways toward...
Dear Critter Corner: I found a very friendly stray cat over the weekend while walking my dog. I already have a cat at home and have never taken in a stray. What do I do next to keep all of my pets safe and happy? Thank you so much for looking out for the stray cats in...
Dear Critter Corner: Whenever I walk by my cat Fluffles whether in the hallway, through the bedroom, or around a corner, she grabs onto my leg and scratches me. Sometimes she even nips me. What can I do to stop this behavior? From what you’ve described, it sounds...
Dear Critter Corner: I’ve been trying to trim my cat’s nails for the past week and he’s been hissing and growling when I come near. How can I help him get better with grooming? It’s best to take a slow and steady approach when helping your cat become more comfortable...
Dear Critter Corner: I have a vacation planned in July and am wondering whether I should leave my cat Sheik with my mom or if I should have a pet-sitter come stay with her. Which do you think is the best option? It’s definitely that time of year when summer vacations...
