Hi there Patricia, I am sorry to hear about this issue.   For cats, scratching like this is a natural behaviour. However, we need to re-direct them to things they can scratch.   I'd ...

My middle age small frame cat is slightly overweight and looks like she having problems walking or jumping. I've made stairs wherever needed with soft landings. How else's can I help her. And any r...

My kitten (ten- months old) has outgrown most of her problematic behaviors.  The only real problem I have with her is that she claws up my fine wool rug.  What can I do?

Will someone please help me choose a cat litter?  I don't like unnatural stuff, including fake disgusting fragrance.

@Nicole Van Andel  I have a kitten.  I serve her IAMS Probiotic for kittens.  What do you think about IAMS dry food?  If I don't get someone to help me choose, I guess when she...

Hi there and thanks for this question about Lily.  I'm sorry you've been having these issues with her, I can imagine it has been incredibly stressful and worrying.   For many cats, onc...

Hi there Maggie and thanks for this new question. I am Linda, a small animal vet with 10 years of experience.   Some cats are naturally slender, but if her Body Condition Score is less than...

My cat Lily 6 years old. I got her fron the shelter she was adopted as a kitten but tajen back to the shelter at the age of one year old. That should have given me a clue but I felt sorry for her. ...

I have had the vet check her labs, they are good,however she is skinny.  I can see her hips and her belly is sunkin in. Is there food that will put a little weight on her? She is spade. 

My cat continually bites my leggs, my hands. When I walk across the room. I bleed alot when she does this. She is about 2 years old. She's been spaded.

Hi there, this is Dr Linda. I am sorry that your brother's cat has gone off their food, and udnerstand your concern. Sharing territory can be incredibly stressful and it could be that she is not ...

The real question is: why is the OP considering the option.  Is the cat clawing up furniture - that can be addressed.  Is the cat scratching people - that can be addressed.  Simply s...

My brother has a ca t that he took in about10 years. Ago and there was wild cats outside and needed help so he took them in got them fixed and got shots etc.... but first cat will not eat we don't ...

Hi Kay and thank you for this new question. I'm really sorry you've been dealing with this issue, it sounds incredibly stressful. It sounds like she becomes highly anxious and territorial when se...

Hi there! My name is Linda, and I'm a vet working on this site. I'm sorry to hear about this issue.   The concern here is that items like this can cause gut obstructions, particularly if th...

My cat chews holes in my clothes,Also chews my bra straps actually any kind of straps or cords including charging cords. I was keeping him indoors except for daily walks on a long leash  until...

When my cat sees another cat outside she attacks me. She sent me to the hospital last year for 2 days after the attack. I have tried to block all of the places she can see outside but she still has...

Hi there and thanks for this new question.   I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean 'now he's caught on' but I will certainly try to help.   Unfortunately a piece of twine like this is...

Hi... Last week my little troublemaker got up on the counter and swallowed 6" piece of kitchen twine that a few minutes before was wrapped around a pork roast.  I saw it as the last inch was g...

Hi Stacy, this is Linda, a small animal vet.   When it comes to flea and worm medicine, there are some options available over the counter. Many are ineffective, but some are actually very w...