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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 a three year old female spayed cat that has become unruly. By this I mean you cannot confine her to any room or shut a door to a room or she will rip up the carpet and anything that is coming in between her. She also started ripping out her fur, which has been going on for the past three months, and my vet said it was only behavioral, but it has gotten worse. What can I do to make her stop ripping things up besides scratching posts, which she doesn't use?
Amy ShojaiSpecialty: Emotional Well-Being READ HER ANSWER
My one year old, neutered male cat loves to jump up on my chest when I am lying on the sofa watching TV. But, he also loves to stand on my chest, with his rear in my face, tail held high! After he does that for about a minute, he will then turn around and lay on me with his face in my face! What could this mean? Is he just being friendly?
I have two cats, and one was hospitalized about a week ago. Now his brother "Sugar" will only eat if I place his food in my hand. In other words, this cat will only eat out of my hand. He will sit in front of his bowl until I come over sit on the ground and hand feed him. Is there something wrong with him?
How much time a day do I have to spend with a male kitten?
I have had my two year old cat since she was five weeks old and about a year ago my cat was behind me when I was cooking at the stove and I tripped over her and yelled at her. She started growling and hissing and attacked my leg. Ever since then she periodically does the same thing for no reason. I carry a squirt bottle with me to spray her if she gets into that mood. She is an indoor cat. How can I help her get over this?