Dr. Avocado: I have tried without success to adopt a couple of kitties that live outdoors in my neighborhood. They have been neutered and vaccinated, are kind of friendly (meaning they know me – I feed them) but refuse to come inside the house. Do feral cats live a healthy […]
Dr. Avocado
In this section “Dr. Avocado” (title purely for entertainment purposes), lends a paw to help you understand the complicated psyche and health related issues of cats. In English and Spanish. / En esta sección el “Dr. Avocado” (título es puramente para entretenimiento), te da una patita para ayudarte a entender la complicada psiquis y problemas de salud gatuna. Es español e inglés.
Adopting a feral cat. Yes, it happens
Dr. Avocado: There’s this cat that roams around my backyard like he owns it. I have been leaving some food and water for him, which he has enjoyed. Now I think he wants to come into the house. Is it possible to adopt a feral cat? Thanks, Confused in my […]
Feral and stray cats are different but face the same challenges
While this is not a feline medical issue, it is a common question around humans living amongst cat colonies. Can they be adopted? How come they are not friendly? Answers coming your way in 3, 2, 1. A Feral Cat is that awesome feline that lives like we all did […]
It’s a Kitten Invasion!! (or is it kitten season?)
Dr. Avocado, what’s with all this “Kitten Season is upon us!” panic? Is there a kitten invasion that I should be aware of? Thanks, A Very Distressed Human It is the invasion of the cutest kind. You see, when the weather turns warmer and the days are longer, cats get… […]
Thinking about fostering cats? Read before you bring that kitty home
Dr. Avocado, been thinking about fostering cats, how difficult is it? Just wondering, Marybeth Girl, fostering is quite honestly, a selfless act of love. Adopting is always the main event, but fostering allows the cat to “come into her own” as you say and showing her true colors, dazzle those […]
The Importance of Routine in a Cat’s Life.
This week we explore the fascinating part that routine plays in a cat’s life. Have you noticed how we always bathe in the same sequence? How we know that mealtime is coming? How we insist on playing with the old nerf balls instead of the new ones? Is it OCD? […]