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The mornings are getting crisp, the leaves are turning, and the whole household (cats included) is ready to curl up. But the cooler weather brings a few risks that are easy to overlook, and some of them are emergencies. Here’s what to watch for this fall in Western North Carolina. Antifreeze: small amount, big danger

There is a particular kind of cat video that reliably attracts an audience: a cat is held upright and made to “dance,” its paws manipulated while music plays; someone repeatedly pokes or taps it until it swats; a cat is cornered, restrained or prevented from walking away while a camera rolls; a baby grabs at

Adult cats can make about 100 different sounds. It’s how I identify which cat of mine is doing something they’re not supposed to! But it’s also true that they rarely meow to other cats. It is a vocalization they developed almost exclusively to talk to and manipulate humans. And it works, darn it!  Even better,

From devoted helicopter parents to accidental servants, cat people come in all varieties. There are cat owners who know exactly how many times their cat used the litter box yesterday, cat owners who have a folder of veterinary records organized by year, and cat owners who simply shrug when asked where their cat is because,

For a cat, boredom can be a serious business. A human may be pleased with their small apartment, with a familiar sofa, a few chairs and perhaps a sunny window. A cat sees the same environment every day, few changes, few challenges and little opportunity to stalk, climb, explore or hunt. The result can be

Has your cat ever spoken up and told you in no uncertain terms that they are sick? Probably not. Cats have a reputation for being independent, mysterious and remarkably good at hiding their weaknesses. That independence, however, can create a problemfor owners: By the time a cat shows any signs, an illness may already have

For many cat owners, the sight of a feline chewing on a phone charger, a favorite blanket, or a houseplant sparks immediate concern. While chewing is often associated with dogs, cats can be enthusiastic chewers as well. Sometimes the behavior is nothing more than curiosity. Other times, it can signal a medical issue, stress, boredom,

One moment your cat is calmly lounging in a sunny window. The next, after catching the scent of a small green herb, it’s rolling on the floor, rubbing its face against a toy, zooming around the house, or staring into space with what appears to be absolute bliss. The culprit? Catnip. For generations, cat owners

Most cat owners believe they’re doing everything possible to keep their feline companions happy. Fresh food, clean water, cozy beds, and plenty of affection all seem like the recipe for contentment. But ask the cat, and you might hear a different story. Felines are creatures of routine, personal space, and subtle communication. Many of the

For many cat owners, choosing a litter box is easy. Choosing where to put it is often an afterthought. Unfortunately, that decision can have a major impact on your cat’s health, behavior, and willingness to use the box at all. Cats are naturally clean, private animals with keen senses of smell and hearing. A litter