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I’ve always considered myself a “cat person” as we had cats when I was growing up and I’ve had two cats as an adult (now both passed). Last summer I adopted a kitten from a feral mother. I don’t know what her short life was like before going into the shelter, but she was very well cared for...

My cat recently got fleas. Things are ok now, but I saw her “picking” and doing some extra grooming today, making me wonder if they are back. On top of vacuuming and laundry, I’m going to set off a flea bomb in my house on Sunday. I am taking my kitty to my parent’s house during this time, but I...

My cat has fleas. I realize that what I’ve been finding in her bed etc. is flea poop. It’s been happening for a while, but just today she started scratching and jumping like something was biting her. I applied Frontline this morning. I know it takes 24 hours to be fully effective, but she still...

When Phoebe and I play with a wand toy, she takes the feathers on the end puts them in her mouth and carries it away in her mouth. I follow her (holding the wand) while she leads us away somewhere else. This is when I get confused. Is she taking the toy away because she doesn’t want to play...

I was afraid my kitty was going to attack me until I found this site. She arches her back, puffs up and skitters sideways. Now that I know this is play behavior we have a wonderful time going back and forth. I thought I’d drop a little video of her doing this because other people have asked...

Hello, I have a wonderful 5-month-old kitten who I think is absolutely perfect! I am wondering, however, if she is grooming too much and by grooming I mean grooming me, not herself. She grooms herself quite a bit but not excessively. She has no sores or spots on her body from licking. When she...

Hello, my kitty was spayed today. I picked her up and apart from sleeping on the ride home, she seems pretty perky for just having had surgery. However, she is licking her incision (she’s a heavy groomer anyway). I made her a onesie out of a sock but I am scared to put it on her as she is being...

My new kitten has been identified as a torbie. Her coloring is quite different than my parent’s tortie, who is much darker. Phoebe looks grey and cream with reddish spots, although her back is darker than the front, almost black with a dark grey pattern. Is she considered dilute, or is it just...

Do kittens learn bunting behavior or is it instinctual? Thanks!

Hi there, I was wondering if any of you happen to be musicians and if your cat can stand it when you play. I have the most perfect new kitten in almost every way except she apparently doesn’t like it when I play the piano. She runs to a different room and stays there until I’m done. I’ve tried...

I recently adopted a kitten from a feral cat rescue. The mama was brought in to the rescue and had her kittens there. My question is, is the kitten automatically considered feral as well? I think they must have done an excellent job with her (the place was spotless, with 30 cats) because beyond...

My parent’s cat Cammi is a mostly sweet-tempered tortie. She has always been extremely vocal and it’s pretty easy to tell when she’s happy to see you, wants breakfast, or is just plain grumpy. The past year or so (she’s 10) she has been getting the “I’m pissed” voice more often if you do...

Hi everyone, I recently adopted a new kitten. My sweet Charlotte died in December, so it has been 17 years since I have had a kitten. Phoebe is sweet, loving, and extremely playful. I got her from a rescue and she is thriving. Her coat is a bit unusual…she kind of looks like a tabby from the...