They say dogs are checkers players, while cats play chess; dogs are straightforward, cats, complex; and while dogs are always eager to please, cats are eager to nap. If you are new to cat parenthood or perhaps just curious about your own cat IQ, check out these questions, with expert answers from veterinarian Donna Repeta at The Cat Hospital on Park Street in St. Some cats, especially medium- and long-haired cats, can have difficulty passing them or pass them more frequently than they should. Not all cats will scratch, and we encourage our clients to give their new cat or kitten a chance to be trained to use a scratching post before making the decision to have the surgical procedure. read more

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