“Fat” and “Obese” are Not Four-Letter Words When Your Cat Won’t Eat, Don’t Do This; A Movie to Skip; On Politics and Pet Care. Concerns that Catnip Will Make Your Cat High; Concerns that It Won’t Your Cat Is Dying. How Does She Feel About It? Do You Know Your Cat’s Blood Pressure? You Should. Cat Talk, and What it Means Cat Too Clingy Dear Doctor To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of charge. Subscr ..read more

Many veterinarians, in a nod to making cats as comfortable as possible during wellness exams, do not routinely check feline blood pressure. But high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can signal an increased risk for serious medical conditions. These include kidney disease, heart disease, eye problems, and stress on the brain, as well. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of charge. Subscribe ..read more

Some people don’t use recreational drugs, including alcohol, because such substances can become addictive and impair judgment that leads to harmful behavior. And they apply that reasoning when deciding not to expose their cat to catnip. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of charge. Subscribe today and save 44%. It's like getting 5 months FREE! Already Subscribed? Click Here to Sign In | Forgot your p ..read more

This year in particular, it seems, emotions are running high about political events here in the U.S. as well as about conflicts in other regions of the globe. And sometimes those emotions spill over into discourse that might not be relevant or appropriate to a particular setting. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of charge. Subscribe today and save 44%. It's like getting 5 months FREE! Already Subsc ..read more

From a cat lover’s point of view, the only good thing about the movie Argylle released a few months ago is that it has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 34%. Even just the trailer for the film shows a cat being picked up by the scruff of its neck and thrown from a building. The scene was created with digital animation, but still, it never gets funny. The cat is also carried around in a backpack, which can leave a feline scared, cramped, and without adequate ventilation. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next ..read more

A lot of people, when their cat won’t eat, keep offering up one food after another. Don’t be one of them. It can actually prove counterproductive because a cat will tend to find that approach overwhelming. Instead, try strong-smelling foods like fish or chicken, or try warming the food to bring out its odor.  Also, put out the food in a quiet area, away from activity and commotion. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over ..read more

People tend to shut down when the veterinarian says their cat is fat or obese. They take it as an affront, often interpreting those words to mean they are being told they are irresponsible pet owners. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of charge. Subscribe today and save 44%. It's like getting 5 months FREE! Already Subscribed? Click Here to Sign In | Forgot your password? | Activate Web Access The ..read more

Imagine having to avoid tripping over your cat because she’s frequently making tiny figure-8s around and between your legs. Or not being able to watch television in a relaxed manner because when you go to sit down, your feline pet drapes herself across your neck. Or, if you’ve closed a door for some privacy, she claws at it, perhaps even whin- ing piteously. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of char ..read more

Adult cats do not generally meow to each other. Cat-to-cat meows are reserved for kittens who want to say something to their mothers. For instance, they use “talking” to let their mothers know they’re cold or hungry. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of charge. Subscribe today and save 44%. It's like getting 5 months FREE! Already Subscribed? Click Here to Sign In | Forgot your password? | Activate ..read more

Research has revealed that cat caregivers emphasize the need for empathy when it comes to their pets more so than caregivers of dogs. This is so much the case that those with cats tend to use the pronoun “we” when talking to the veterinarian about their pet’s health. Those who have dogs, on the other hand, use the pronoun “I.” To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Catnip Get the next year of TUFTS CATNIP for just $20. And access all of our online content - over 1,000 articles - free of charge. Subscribe today and save 44 ..read more