Why kitty stops using the litter box
Dear Cathy, Our cat stopped using its litter box. She will now target a left-out blanket or coat. – Carl, […]
Cats
Dogs
Discouraging dog’s distressing poop eating
Dear Cathy, What can I do to discourage my doxie’s occasional dog-poop eating? I try to pick it up every
Pets
Some 4th of July tips
If you have a noise-phobic dog – a dog scared of thunder, fireworks and other loud sounds, then I know
Cats
Microfiber can dissuade cats from scratching
Dear Cathy, I read your recent column on how to get cats to stop clawing the couch and wanted to
Birds, Other animals
Canary has stopped singing
Dear Cathy, My seven-year-old white canary hasn’t sung in over a year. It used to be beautiful. I’ve not made
Dogs
When should your dog’s pricked ears stand up
Dear Cathy, My wife and I recently purchased our fourth German Shepherd. Two have passed, and we have one who
Dogs
Dog paws out special space before sleep
Dear Cathy, I have a one-year-old terrier mix who is very calm and sweet all day until bedtime. She comes
Cats
Options for cats scratching furniture
Dear Cathy, I read the recent column about cat scratching furniture. My cats would never use scratching posts. They love and
Pets
Options for pet sitters
Dear Cathy, You suggested a few ways to find a pet sitter. Another way is to ask someone in your
Dogs
How to control a dog trying to control you
Dear Cathy, We rescued a miniature poodle in 2016. He was five months old. It has been a trying 18