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Dr. Debbie Horwitz
Specialty: Cat Behavior
Credentials: President-Elect of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
“The variety of personalities, behaviors, interests and temperament is what makes living with a cat so rewarding.”
Dr. Janet Jackson
Specialty: Nutrition
Credentials: Vice President and Director of the Basic Research Group at Nestlé® Purina® Pet Care
“I have an ideal job of continually trying to learn more about how we can improve the health of our pets by providing the best nutrition.”
Dr. Karen Sueda
Specialty: Cat and Kitten Behavior
Credentials: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
“Even when cats misbehave, there's usually a very good reason for it.”
Dr. Steffen Runquist
Specialty: Physical Well-Being
Credentials: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
“I think cats in general are good at just teaching us to live in the moment.”
Amy Shojai
Specialty: Emotional Well-Being
Credentials: Published Author of 22 Books and over 1000 Articles on Pet Care.
“Cats are quirky and fun, clownish and solemn, shy and pushy, and endlessly entertaining and endearing. They fascinate me.”
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Credentials: Degree in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
"It is all about balance- taking a healthy approach to health, exercise and diet, finding time to relax as well as having quality one on one time with the pets."
I have had my cat all her 16 years. I have left her for six weeks while I visited my mom. I cannot find anyone to watch her and its upsetting to her so I thought I would bring her to my mom’s. I will stay three months come back home for a month and return. Will my cat adapt you think? My mom is 90 and I really see no other way to solve this.
Dr. Debbie HorwitzSpecialty: Cat Behavior READ HER ANSWER
My cat, Baxter (former shelter cat) neutered male, tubby tabby has been with me for almost 11 years. Was a 1 year old when adopted. His "daddy" my late husband has been gone for almost 7 years now. We moved houses 6 years ago. I am dating a nice person, but he does raise his voice during sports on TV. Well, we both cheer! Baxter usually runs off. He is the poster child for "scaredy cat." He will rejoin us then constantly "stare" at my boyfriend, Bruno. Then Bruno will comment, "Baxter is staring at me, he thinks I'm a pork chop!" What is up with the constant staring? Is Baxter jealous of Bruno? Does he miss my late husband and his original "daddy"? How can I get these two to get along?
I have adopted a 1 year old female cat. She was the only cat in the household. I also have a male cat that is 2 years old. They get along great. The female has a feather toy that she plays with all the time. When she is done playing, she carries the feathers to his food bowl. I cannot figure if she is trying to share, or wants to play. Can you explain this behavior?
I was holding my cousin's new baby and my 8 month old kitten jumped up on the sofa, meowed at me very weirdly, and then wrapped her front paws around my arm and bit me softly. Should I be concerned? She does not act like any cat I had before.
My five month old kitten Squints has been jumping on top of my snake's cage, which is like mesh. It is not very sturdy and I am afraid it will collapse eventually. I have consistently taken him down and told him no, I know he is still a kitten and is very curious but he bugs me through the night.