Pet Advice from Dr. Karen Becker

Chronic kidney disease has a myriad of causes, many of which you can't control. But make these 2 innocent mistakes, and you're tempting fate, setting kitty up for trouble. As common as CKD is, don't add insult to injury. Avoid these 2 goofs like the plague.

This may come as a surprise to you if you're baffled by a finicky feline who seems impossible to please. But this new study gives instructive glimpses into why your cat loves something today but hates it tomorrow. No wonder you've never been able to figure her out before!

Many kitties are notorious for this strange behavior, and it's one that has puzzled and frustrated cat parents for eons. How cats differ from dogs in this regard, and now knowing what we do about this feline trait, here are 6 creative ways to cope and win the battle so everyone emerges a winner.

How many of these 8 different vocal messages, 10 facial expressions, and 12 types of body language do you recognize in your furry friend? By understanding all the ways your cat tries to communicate with you, you can't help but deepen your bond with her.