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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."
How much time a day do I have to spend with a male kitten?
Amy ShojaiSpecialty: Emotional Well-Being READ HER ANSWER
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?
What is the best way to introduce a dog to a blind cat? The cat is ten years old and has constipation so he's getting lactulose, and canned food with extra water because he won't drink water. The cat has lived with dogs previously since he has been blind but is much more nervous and jumpy now. I want to get a Golden Retriever puppy (or dog). Not sure if I should even try.
I have an opportunity to Au Pair in the UK. I do not yet know how long I will be there, and nothing is completely set in stone with it, but the family agreed that I could bring my three year old tom, Voldemort. He does have a brother, Severus and a sister Valerian, but they won't be joining us. I am just wondering if it would be worth the hassle of putting him through six months of quarantine if I might only be there a year or less.
We have four cats, Captain Quagmire Crook, his sister/mate Princess Prissy, the oldest Sarah and Egypt, a six year old tortoise cat, the quiet loner who owns her space in my daughter’s ex room, who's left home. I've taken over the room as my TV and computer space and she lays with me while I work on my laptop, sitting at my side, bumping heads, trying to see and reach for what I'm eating. But sometimes, she seems to get upset I'm in "her room" because she'll hiss snarl and walk away. Why?