Recently, I took my 9-year-old cat in to see a new local veterinarian. She did a thorough job evaluating the overall health of my pet, and I was impressed at how much time she took to share with me ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

While my cat is old and likely to have things go wrong, I am seeking advice on how to handle his head shaking. My cat is 16, and he has been shaking his head for the last two to three weeks. I have ...