June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 2 | Urgency: Just Curious

My mother is still a long way from becoming a “crazy cat lady.” She has only three — but also a soft spot for taking in strays. How can I convince her to cap the cat population?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 2 | Urgency: Just Curious

How can I keep my formerly outdoor cat from going stir crazy indoors?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

Is it cruel to pick up a struggling cat by the scruff of its neck?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

I have fallen in love with a cat at the animal shelter — a wonderful (I hope) but terribly fearful cat. If I adopt, how can I help her recover?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

How soon should my newly adopted cat see the veterinarian?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

How can I make my place totally cat-proof for my new pet?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

How should I perform introductions — new cat to resident dog?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

How fast does my cat run?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

My dog won’t even try to go through a sliding door that’s not open “wide enough,” although he easily could. How does the cat slip out the same door — open less than her body width?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

Why does my cat tilt his head to the side when he eats? Is he listening for something?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

About once a year my normally sedate cat goes “crazy.” The skin on her back ripples, her eyes get huge, and she hates to be touched; she tries to attack her own twitching tail, then runs away from it; she meows pitifully; she stares into space, s… more ›

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

Is there any harm in letting my cat drink from the water faucet?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 2 | Urgency: Just Curious

Now that I re-upholstered the chair, after my scratch-happy cat ripped it to shreds, I have enough extra material to make a scratching post. What do you think of that idea?

June 28, 2010 | By Mary T. | 1 | Urgency: Just Curious

I know I should look in my cat’s mouth more often — and I promise to if you tell me: Why is my cat losing teeth?