Q: Mr. Poo Poo Head, our 15-year-old cat, has started yowling to come into the house every night. He eats diced beef, chicken and tuna, and he's healthy and active. His behavior is annoying, so we'd ...

Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroidism is caused by benign tumors in the two thyroid glands located in the cat's neck. The tumors ...

A vet has shared one of the main reasons he has to put older cats to sleep, warning that signs of the disease are often accidentally overlooked by owners as they have no idea ...

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law, “Irma,” is a peach -- she’s the sweetest person in the world. She will do anything for anyone to lend a helping hand. Two weeks ago, she fell and broke her femur, which ...

DEAR PET TALK: Do older cats need different care? Our cat is 10 but acts like a kitten! She chases strings and balls. Everyone thinks she’s much younger. CAT LOVERS DEAR CAT LOVERS: That is great that ...

Mary, unless a person has an allergy to cats, they can make wonderful pets. You'll find this is especially true for older cats that have mellowed and enjoy comfort rather than roaming the neighborhood ...

As cats age, they may yowl more than usual at night, have trouble sleeping or sleep too much, and act generally confused or disoriented. Now a new study shows that, just like in humans with ...