Her Cat Is Grabbing and Nipping

Dear Critter Corner: There are a lot of birds outside of my apartment and my cat has been stalking them from inside. Then when I’m walking around she keeps trying to grab at my pants or nip my legs. It sounds like what you’re describing is your cat potentially...

Introducing Your Cat to a New Home

Dear Critter Corner: After moving into my new home, I kept my cat, Pele, in the bedroom for the first night, but she kept meowing, pacing, and scratching at the door so I let her out into the rest of the apartment. Now she keeps darting around or hiding. What should I...

Helping a Cat Through a Move

Dear Critter Corner: I’m in the process of moving and will have movers coming in the next few weeks to pack and move my home and belongings. I’m nervous about having my cat around while the movers are here, but I don’t know where else she can go. Any suggestions? If...

Helping Your Dog with Visits to the Vet

Dear Critter Corner: We just returned from our pup’s annual vet visit, which didn’t go so well. What can we do to make next year’s visit more comfortable for all parties involved? Many pups have a difficult time with the processes that take place in the...

Minimizing Shedding and Preventing Hairballs in Cats

Dear Critter Corner: My cat has been shedding a lot on the carpet and furniture and coughing up hairballs. Any remedies for this? As the summer months approach, our kitties will start to shed some of their winter coats to prepare for the warmer months. As they...

Supporting a Cat Through Construction Noise

Dear Critter Corner: Loud noises make my cat very nervous and there is going to be construction outside of my home for the next three months. I’m worried she’s going to be stressed out. How can I prepare my cat for this? Changes in the home environment and nearby...