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ASK DR. SCHELLING The other day when I cleaned my cat’s litter box, I noticed that her stools were very soft, like the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. The smell was horrendous. What could be wrong? –Sydney M., Boston, MA |
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Dear Sydney, It sounds like your cat has a case of diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common symptom in cats and there are many possible causes. Luckily, most cases of kitty diarrhea are benign and self-limiting. For more info on what to do when Rascal gets the Runs, click here. … … … …Dr. Schelling is now on Facebook! Get up to date information on cat health, care, behavior and much more! 
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DEAR FANCY, My cat is so talkative. She meows for food, toys, and attention. Sometimes she sits outside my bedroom door and meows until I get up. I’m glad she’s so friendly, but sometimes it gets out of control. Why does she do it? Should I worry? –Frustrated in Phoenix … … … … Dear Frustrated, We felines can be quite chatty indeed! Our Siamese friends are known as big talkers. But any cat can have the gift of gab. It’s no secret that our endearing meows, chirps, and chortles are a great way to get your attention. It’s also a great way to beg for food or wake you up when it’s time to play…at 3 AM! All right, sometimes we go overboard. But we may be trying to tell you something! Click here to learn more about why some cats talk so much. |
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… … … … Have a question for Fancy? Email her at: askfancy@mewsletter.com
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PLAY-N-SQUEAK BRAID-Y CAT: A mouse in the house? Yes, the best kind (according to my people)—the Play-n-Squeak "Braidy Cat" mouse! When the little guy is in my territory, I become Super Fast Kitty, the mouse hunter. Zoom, I swat him, and he goes squeaking down the hall. Zoom, I catch up to him and decisively pounce on him; again he squeaks—so fun! Plus he has catnip! Eventually, I lay down, victoriously, my defeated prey next to me (or sometimes under me). Don't take him away from me right away—I want to savor the moment, and also, you know, I'm no Fraidy Cat when the Braidy-Cat mouse is out! … … … … CAT MAN DOO BONITO FISH FLAKES: I am a big fan of treats and these Bonito Fish Flakes get two paws up! The fishy scent catches my nose and the taste—I can't get enough! I could eat these flakes all day, of course the humans won't allow this so I'll have to stick with being rewarded for good behavior. Maybe my mischievous days are finally over... … … … … Have a favorite product you want to review? Send it to askfancy@mewsletter.com |
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CAT FACT The nose pad of a cat is ridged in a pattern that is as unique as the fingerprint of a human. |
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