Cat Behavior (75)
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How Do I Get a Cat Out of a Tree?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 16, 2012Q. Why do cats get stuck in trees? How can a cat lover get them out? A. Cats have claws that are designed to take them in one direction: forward — or up, if that’s where… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Shed So Much at the Vet's?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 7, 2012Q. Every time we go to the veterinarian's, my cat drops fur all over the exam table. Why does he do this, and should I be worried about it? A. When cats are stressed or frightened, rapid… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat . . . Hiss?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 10, 2012Picture a foreboding, hissing snake rising before you. Chances are that your reaction would be to back away — and that’s exactly the effect that your cat is going for when he… Full Article ›
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How Do I Stop My Cat From Bringing Me Dead Mice?
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 4, 2012Q. My cat insists on sharing parts of the mice and rats he catches. While I appreciate the gesture, I really don't want mouse heads on my pillow. What can I do? A. Cats are hunters by… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat . . . Crave Tuna Fish?
By Linda Fiorella, May 1, 2012It takes a stoic cat to resist the fishy allure of tuna — and most kitties aren’t up to the task. But what makes tuna so irresistible to felines in the first place? According… Full Article ›
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Pets and Antidepressants: 5 Reasons Why Your Vet Would Prescribe Them
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 1, 2012Given the state of the economy, and upticks in home foreclosures and employment rates in the past few years, it may come as no surprise that antidepressants are now the most frequently used… Full Article ›
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Henri the Cat Burns Up the Web With Paw de Deux. Has He Always Been That Way?
Apr 12, 2012Henri 2, Paw de Deux, which shows the French cat’s ennui, is making the rounds on the Web right now. But such is life for the depressed Henri. Have you seen his thoughts on life in his… Full Article ›
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Meet The 4 Cat Burglar Breeds Who Like to Swipe Your Stuff
Apr 25, 2012
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Cats and Dogs Can Live Together — With Some Careful Planning
By Mikkel Becker, May 2, 2012The stereotype of cats and dogs is that when they get together, they fight like — well, cats and dogs. But this isn't necessarily the case; felines and canines can live harmoniously… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Purchase My Cat’s Favorite Litter — By the Truckload"
By Caroline Golon, Apr 13, 2012There are plenty of ways to show our pets how much we love them — we buy them special food and treats, bring home the newest toys and, of course, lavish them with affection. Caroline Golon,… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Hate to Take Baths?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Apr 12, 2012Like everything else in your cat’s world, water is fine — as long as it’s on her own terms. Some cats are curious about water, playing with a leaky faucet and even venturing into… Full Article ›
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Should Kittens Come in Pairs?
By Susan Crandell , Apr 16, 2012Velma and Stan are rolling around on the floor, a cartoony flurry of teeth and nails. They bound over sofas and chairs chasing each other, eat voraciously from the same bowl, and finally fall… Full Article ›
