I’d previously written an article on how to give cats liquid or solid medicine, but that was long before I had my own poor sick kitty who needed me to give him not just one type of medication, but two. The first type was easy-peasy. It came straight from the vet, and I would just... Read More » This is just the start of the post Cat Won’t Take Pill or Pill Pocket? Only 1 Way Worked for Me. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! Cat Won’t Take Pill or Pill Pocket? Only 1 Way Worked for Me by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for readers of the ..read more

Whether you’re newly adopting a pet that’s already got a name, or have decided the name you have for your cat just isn’t doing the trick, when it comes down to whether or not you can rename a cat, my answer personally is a resounding – yes! In my opinion, it doesn’t matter if the... Read More » This is just the start of the post Can You Rename a Cat? Can Cats Learn a New Name?. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! Can You Rename a Cat? Can Cats Learn a New Name? by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for readers of the cat blog KittyClysm ..read more

If you’ve stumbled across this article because you’ve dreadfully found yourself in this situation yourself – first off let me express my sincere condolences. I had my first pet loss earlier this year and lost my precious little Athos. While he did not die suddenly in his sleep, and we did notice a few symptoms... Read More » This is just the start of the post My Cat Died Suddenly In Her Sleep: Why?. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! My Cat Died Suddenly In Her Sleep: Why? by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for readers of the cat blog Ki ..read more

There are many medical reasons that can cause overgrooming in cats, but I’ve noticed that a lot of people who have this problem have already taken their cats to the vet, had them checked for everything under the sun, and yet they still overgroom to the point of balding. I’ve had one such cat in... Read More » This is just the start of the post My Healthy Cat Overgrooms to the Point of Balding: Help!. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! My Healthy Cat Overgrooms to the Point of Balding: Help! by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for readers ..read more

Now, this isn’t a hard and fast rule, and you absolutely don’t have to do it. You definitely don’t need to if your cat is particularly good at regulating his or her food intake, and doesn’t gain too much weight. And you might have trouble doing this if you have multiple cats that you feed.... Read More » This is just the start of the post Why I Recommend Measuring How Much Your Cat Eats Per Day. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! Why I Recommend Measuring How Much Your Cat Eats Per Day by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for readers of th ..read more

While I know that fountains for cats to drink from are incredibly useful, and so many people use them to help their cats drink more water, I’ve been hesitant to try them for years for a number of reasons. I don’t know if these are common reasons why people avoid using them, or if those... Read More » This is just the start of the post Why I’ve Been Hesitant to Try Cat Fountains So Far. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! Why I’ve Been Hesitant to Try Cat Fountains So Far by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for readers of the cat blog Kitty ..read more

My two boys are snuggle bugs, and when they are feeling unwell, there are times when they want to be alone. That being said, my late cat Athos (who I lost not too long ago) was incredibly snuggle and lap obsessed when he was feeling sick – which to be honest, I quite appreciated. That... Read More » This is just the start of the post Help: My Sick Cat Won’t Leave My Lap & If Moved Starts Crying. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! Help: My Sick Cat Won’t Leave My Lap & If Moved Starts Crying by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for ..read more

If you’re a new cat owner and you’re wondering whether it’s okay to let your cat sleep with you in your bed at night – I’m going to cut to the chase and let you know that – 1. Yes, it is okay, and 2. I’m going to assume that the vast majority of (at... Read More » This is just the start of the post Is It Okay if My Cat Sleeps With Me?. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! Is It Okay if My Cat Sleeps With Me? by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for readers of the cat blog KittyClysm ..read more

In memory of Athos, I wanted to share three things I absolutely loved about this precious cat – and would love it if you did the same! Since I’ve gotten to the point where I can look back and really treasure the moments of happiness he brought into my life, and not just feel the... Read More » This is just the start of the post Please Share 3 Things You Love About Your Cat! I’ll Start Us Off…. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! Please Share 3 Things You Love About Your Cat! I’ll Start Us Off… by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for reader ..read more

When Athos died, I was crushed, gutted. Everything in me was just trying to brace for the full emotion – trying not to push it aside, so I could grieve. Sometimes I could, sometimes, it was too much, so I did what I could to get through the day. It was ages before I could... Read More » This is just the start of the post 4 Months After I Lost My Cat, I’m Finally Starting to Feel a Bit Okay. View the full post on KittyClysm*, and if you like it, please take a moment to share! 4 Months After I Lost My Cat, I’m Finally Starting to Feel a Bit Okay by Elise Xavier was created exclusively for reade ..read more