July 2005
Ask Dr. Richards: 07/05
Subscribers Only Why are cats’ paws so sensitive? If ever I touch my cat’s paws — even by accident — she jumps, swats at me and hisses. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to ease her tension? It’s quite normal for a cat to have some “sensitive” area on its body, an area where it resists being touched. Of course you’ll want to make sure there’s no physical problem with your cat’s paws. But if…
Mind of the Cat: 07/05
Subscribers Only I recently learned of a cat that, upon seeing a visiting dog in the house, ran for cover and refused to come out for months. Fortunately, this cat did not exhibit aggressive behavior. However, it is not uncommon for a cat, when frightened, to respond by attacking rather than by fleeing. …
Cat-Dog Introductions
Subscribers Only It’s ideal to start when the pets are young. But regardless of age, you need a plan (and patience) to create a successful union.
Safe Cleaning Products
Subscribers Only Find cat-friendly ingredients to safely clean your home.
Fungal Disease: The Consequences Can Be Grim
Subscribers Only Ringworm is the most common, but others can be far more severe and difficult to treat.
Let’s See Some ID
Subscribers Only Even an indoor cat can dart outside and get lost. Here are the types of identification that can help get her back home again.
Teach Table Manners
Subscribers Only How to keep your cat from jumping up on forbidden surfaces.
An FIV Primer
Subscribers Only It’s a major health risk for the outdoor cat, so owners need to have their cats tested for feline immunodeficiency virus.
Short Takes: 07/05
Subscribers Only Neutering to assist endangered cats; osseointegration; confidence and color