Many cats develop arthritis, especially after age twelve. Animals can't tell us when they feel pain, so we have to watch subtleties in their behavior and body language. Older cats often hesitate before jumping down from surfaces. Although cats can climb, jump, and leap onto higher surfaces, most prefer walking up and down using [...]
Please note: Declawing is a painful and invasive procedure. It is an amputation. Botched surgeries are not uncommon. Pain and complications can last for months, if not years—and sometimes for the entire lifetime of the cat. Declawing can create behavioral problems such as timidity, avoidance of owners, hiding and retreating, biting (especially associated with play [...]
If you have a cat who doesn't like to be picked up or held, try these tips. Position yourself next to or slightly behind your cat. Place your outer arm underneath the cat's chest (and belly), and your other hand in front of the cat's chest to control the front legs. Pick up your [...]