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Dear Cathy,

My nine-year-old female cat steps into her litter box and urinates and poops right by the opening, standing up. I bought a taller box, but the urine still goes over the opening. How can I stop this? Don't cats usually turn around when they go into the litter box? This is a recent issue, and I think she may have arthritis and can't ...Read more

Four cougars. Four bobcats. Two lynx. Even a Bengal tiger.

Bird flu has taken a terrible toll at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center, a sanctuary for wildcats and their hybrids on Harstine Island, Washington, killing 20 cats — half the animals in its care.

"The only thing I can compare it to, as a veteran, is being in a war zone," director Mark ...Read more

Choosing the right dog breed is a big decision that can shape your life for years to come. With countless breeds to choose from, finding the perfect furry companion for your lifestyle can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for a jogging buddy, a cuddly lap dog, or a loyal family protector, these 10 tips will help you make an informed ...Read more

A hunter took trophy photos with a mountain lion he shot in Missouri, but was then cited for killing the protected cat, officials said.

While hunting in Iron County on Nov. 16, the man saw a mountain lion pass under a tree stand he was on, according to court documents.

“He got excited at what it was, stood up, and then decided to shoot (the ...Read more

As winter arrives and the weather gets colder, it’s important to find ways to keep your pup healthy and exercised, even if you’re confined to the indoors. It’s important for you and your dog to stay active.

Although it can be difficult to find things to do in the winter, the American Kennel Club suggests the following tips to get ...Read more

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Humane Society’s policy of turning away domesticated cats roaming outside and instead returning them back to where they were found without ensuring they have a caretaker violates the law, a judge ruled Friday.

San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal’s decision following a bench trial is a victory for the ...Read more

The death of Ollie, a 9-month-old labradoodle mauled at a Massachusetts pet care facility in 2020, led the state this October to enact the stringent “Ollie’s Law,” tightening regulations on the care and housing of pets at boarding and training kennels.

The new Massachusetts law mandates the timely reporting of such incidents to local ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

We have a wonderful little Shih tzu mix that we rescued a few years ago. We absolutely adore her! We have one problem: She barks at the TV like crazy when she sees an animal of any kind.

You can see her go on high alert when she hears a commercial, and as you know animals appear in almost all commercials and many shows. It is so ...Read more

A few years ago, I heard about a family who had surprised their children with what they thought was the “perfect” Christmas present: a tiny calico kitten named Freya, complete with a big red bow tied loosely around her neck. The kids were delighted and spent hours caring for their new family member. But by New Year’s Day, they had lost ...Read more

It’s the holiday season and we want to remind you that during all the festivities this wonderful time of the year, do not forget the safety of your pets.

During my many years heading Chicago’s largest veterinary emergency center, the winter holidays were consistently the busiest time of the year. Our curious pets find all kinds of ways ...Read more

Raw milk recalled from a Fresno County dairy is suspected in the deaths of two cats in Los Angeles County, health officials said Thursday.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the two possible cases of H5 bird flu in cats that consumed recalled raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC — California’s largest producer of raw...Read more

Dear Cathy, We got a Morkie from a breeder when she was 10 weeks old. We’ve worked hard on potty training. She doesn’t go when on a leash but goes in her crate at least four times a week. Last night, I was with her in our yard for 30 minutes, giving her every opportunity to go, but this morning, it’s all over her crate again. This ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Griffith Park’s late celebrity mountain lion P-22 took the night shift to avoid hordes of hikers, bikers and dawdlers who frequented his home in the heart of Los Angeles — and it’s a pattern replicated by other pumas in the region, according to a new study.

The move to a later schedule is an encouraging example of a ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I saw the article in your column about the 14-year-old feral cat who was trapped, fixed, and left to live outdoors. They mentioned the cat injured a back paw, which made me wonder why they didn’t try to make her an indoor cat where she would be safer.

In 2011, we trapped a wild-born feral in our neighborhood, Sox. After getting ...Read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C.— A pet food company based in North Carolina is recalling puppy mix sold in seven states after a batch tested positive for salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

The contamination came to light when a litter of puppies got sick after consuming Blue Ridge Beef’s Puppy Mix, and the customer reported it to the ...Read more