It is Spay Week and Dr. Avocado has a lot to say about this: Dr. Avocado: My kitty is strictly indoor, do I still have to spay her? Let me tell you about your sweet non-fixed kitty. You think she is looking at the birds out the window? In her mind she […]
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.
Cat vs Chocolate
We are celebrating the Week of LOVE, starting with advice on a sweet tradition: Dr. Avocado: I received a beautiful box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day and my cat won’t stop sniffing around trying to bite one. I have heard that it’s dangerous for kitties to eat it, is this […]
Show me that clean smile!
Dr. Avocado: Do cats really need their teeth cleaned? I mean, who would try such a terrifying act? Yes, it does sound like a dangerous endeavor but keeping your kitty’s teeth in good shape does more for his health than just providing him with that “minty fresh breath” that you […]
Dr. Avocado explains TNR
Dr. Avocado: What is TNR? A very important question. TNR stands for “Trap. Neuter. Return” and is basically a system designed to control the ever-climbing numbers of cats and keeping them from going overboard. You see, we would like nothing more than to rule the Earth (we already own the […]
FIV+ felines: truths and misconceptions
Dr. Avocado, can you talk about FIV+ cats and how they can live normal lives? There are so many of them hanging in shelters waiting for homes and a lot of misconceptions about the disease. Thanks, F. Dowling Let me start with the basics: an FIV (or feline immunodeficiency virus) […]
Dr. Avocado lends a paw
Welcome to the first installment of “Dr. Avocado lends a paw” where I will help you understand the complicated psyche of cats. I know from a distance we may seem aloof, even arrogant, but a closer look shows that we want to be pampered and loved. Bienvenidos al primer episodio de “Dr. […]