Hi Petra, The reason for this kind of behaviour can vary: - Sometimes if a cat has been raised (from an early age) with a lack of play toys they can often view a hand as a toy and the person may ...

@Linda Simon Thank you for your response.

I'd like to know why my cats bite all of a sudden when petting them 

Hi there, this is Dr Linda, a small animal vet with 10 years of clinical experience.   Cats play in a variety of ways and you may need to take a backseat here and let them start the interact...

A collar with bells is typically used when we want to reduce successful hunting behaviour and cat fights. Bells give the other animals warning that your cat is on the way.   So, a mouse or ...

Hello there, this is Dr Linda, a small animal vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I'm sorry to hear of your cats ongoing skin issues, I know this must be a source of stress for you.   ...

Hi Melanie, this is Dr Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical  experience. I'm sorry to hear you're having this issue with Leo and know it must be a worry.   If he has been like this s...

Hi there and thank you for your question. I am Dr Linda, a small animal vet with 10 years of clinical experience.   I'm sorry to hear your cats do this and can only imagine how frustrating ...

@Sherry Hi and thanks for this question.   It would be quite unusual for an older cat to start eating their litter, it tends to be a behaviour reserved for kittens who are exploring the...

Hi @Beth, this is Dr Linda. I'm not entirely sure by what you mean by the 'side pocket'? If the tray isn't flat, consider getting one that simply has a lip around it and a flat bottom. We need to...

Hi Dawn, Your cat has never shown a sign of going into heat...but has she been spayed? Spaying (and Neutering) helps alleviate, sometimes solves - the majority of behavioural issues in cats. ...

I'm happy to hear that this behaviour is for her enjoyment. Seems as though she's keeping an eye on your every move. ;) 

Thank you Nicole, She definitely goes there for fun or to chill out. It has become part of her evening routine for some reason. Plus she loves to watch me if I am doing laundry, changing the litte...

Hi Barbara, Thanks for including the pic. It gives me a better understanding of your situation. ;) As we know, cats have an instinctual desire to climb into high places. They like to lounge there...

Hi Denise, Since any medical conditions have been ruled out - there are other reasons why she chooses to behave this way. However, figuring out that reason can be a daunting task. But here ar...

Hi Alexa, Provided any medical conditions have been ruled out, this sudden change in his behaviour is likely the result of a traumatic experience. Something has happened that has resulted with him...

Hi Emma, The first thing to do is to rule out possible medical reasons for this unexpected aggression. These include neurological disorders or any disorders that could be causing chronic pain or i...

I am curious, why my only cat, that is 2yrs old, doesn't use her box every day? Why does she wait to go? Why does she meow alot before she goes? It's cleaned after every use and I spent 1000 with v...

My one year old cat loves high places, but I am concerned about her new spot lounging on a 2x4 around 8' (I originally thought it was 12' but took a closer look) above some wooden stairs and a conc...

Hi there, this is Dr Linda, a small animal vet with 10 years of clinical experience.   I'm sorry to hear about this new behaviour and know it must be a bit of a worry for you.   When ...