Will bells prevent cat attacks on wildlife?

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Bells #Wildlife DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m writing about your recent article on the pack of outdoor cats that had started hunting in the person’s ... Continue Reading →

Cats can have allergies

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #Allergies DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat, Tushy, sneezes several times a day, and her eyes water almost nonstop. This has been happening for a couple of weeks. ... Continue Reading →

Thunderstorm frightens cat

#MiddleburyCT #Thunderstorm #Anxiety DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Yesterday, we had a pretty big thunderstorm roll through. My 8-year-old cat, Sphinx, is normally never afraid of anything. ... Continue Reading →

Beware of some “natural” flea and deworming treatments

#MiddleburyCT #NaturalTreatments DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I want my dog to be healthy and to use natural treatments as much as possible. So I don’t like giving her conventional, ... Continue Reading →

Can cats eat Easter eggs?

#MiddleburyCT #EasterEggs #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We were coloring Easter eggs a few days ago, and our cat Jake kept begging underneath the table. Now that we’ve got lots ... Continue Reading →

In cats, ear infection symptoms can be subtle

#MiddleburyCT #EarInfection #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Chester seemed perfectly healthy, but when I brought him in for his annual checkup, the veterinarian said that he ... Continue Reading →

Cats can get upper respiratory infections

#MiddleburyCT #Cats #UpperRespiratoryInfections DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This winter, a lot of my family has had colds and flu. Can my cat catch a cold from us? – Darlene, via email DEAR ... Continue Reading →

Cats can hide illness symptoms, so be aware

#MiddleburyCT #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Sisko became very unaffectionate a few days ago. He hid under the bed or crouched in the corner of the living room and refused to ... Continue Reading →

Do cats really need potty training?

#MiddleburyCT #KittyLitter #Cats #PottyTraining DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read with interest your recent column about cats using shop towels rather than kitty litter to do their business. ... Continue Reading →

A handful of dog treats help the medicine go down

#MiddleburyCT #Medications #Dogs #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have a tip for the owner who is struggling to give their dog eye medicine. Our dog had cataract removal surgery earlier ... Continue Reading →