Q: "My cat's date of birth was 7/1/23. Somehow, I ended up purchasing a very ill kitten from a private owner. I called him Pumpkin, and when I picked him up, it was at night in the pouring rain, so I ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

Ear mites affect cats and dogs, as well as other pets such as ferrets and rabbits. But they are most commonly found in felines, affecting as many as 25% of pet cats. If your cat is young and roams ...

Cats clean themselves, so cat ear cleaning is usually not needed. However, some cats are more likely to experience wax buildup and ear infections. If you have concerns about your cat’s ears, talk to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you have a cat, you know your little guy does a pretty good job of grooming on his own. But sometimes kitties need some extra ...