Caring for a senior cat requires a little extra attention as their needs change. With the right approach, you can help your ...

Q: Mr. Poo Poo Head, our 15-year-old cat, has started yowling to come into the house every night. He eats diced beef, chicken and tuna, and he's healthy and active. His behavior is annoying, so we'd ...

DEAR PET TALK: Do older cats need different care? Our cat is 10 but acts like a kitten! She chases strings and balls. Everyone thinks she’s much younger. CAT LOVERS DEAR CAT LOVERS: That is great that ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and ...

I recently acquired a cat who is not quite a year old as a playmate for my older cat who is 13. My older cat has had a history of intermittent eye problems with redness and discharge. My vet always ...

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law, “Irma,” is a peach -- she’s the sweetest person in the world. She will do anything for anyone to lend a helping hand. Two weeks ago, she fell and broke her femur, which ...

As cats age, they may yowl more than usual at night, have trouble sleeping or sleep too much, and act generally confused or disoriented. Now a new study shows that, just like in humans with ...

Q: My elderly cat’s pupils seem to stay dilated, even in bright light. Why? A: In old cats, dilated pupils are often just a sign of a harmless condition called iris atrophy. However, if your cat has ...

“Some cats just won’t give peace a chance.” This is especially true for millions of cat owners who have seen a video go viral on Instagram of a black cat acting out when his owner brought home a ...

When I started working with cats almost 25 years ago, it was purely out of self-interest. My own cat, Kittums, had recently passed away. I decided to volunteer at a local animal shelter to get more ...