Let your indoor cat ‘hunt’ for her food
Thursday, Feb 1st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
As we raise our little indoor kitty, Talley, we’re constantly working to make sure she has plenty of opportunities to climb, perch up high, run, play, jump, and have the experiences that are the genetic legacy of the cat. One of our favorite tools is using food puzzles and games to feed her (and all […]
Read more »What to do when storms send your cat running for shelter
Wednesday, Jan 31st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Normally when I’m asked about storm phobias, the pet in question is a dog. But cats suffer fear of storms, too. I teamed up with my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, to respond to this reader with a terrified kitty. Q: I have an 11-year-old female domestic shorthair cat. In the past year, she has started […]
Read more »A survey about how you feed your cat
Friday, Jan 26th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
How do you feed your cat? Dr. Tony Buffington, my good friend, Fear Free colleague, and clinical professor at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, is asking for your help in responding to a short online survey about how you feed your cat. The surevey should take only around ten minutes, and will help […]
Read more »Are essential oils really dangerous to pets?
Tuesday, Jan 23rd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Stories of pets harmed by essential oils are making the rounds on social media right now. Is it hype, or is it true? Here’s what I told a reader who wrote with that question. Q: Someone told me that the essential oils I use in our home could be harmful to my pets. Do I […]
Read more »How to find a feline-friendly vet
Tuesday, Jan 16th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
What would you do if you moved far away and had to find a new veterinarian for your pets? That was the question posed to me by a reader. Here are my tips. Q: We have moved cross-country and need to find a veterinarian for our two cats. Do you have any tips for us? […]
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