Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet-related questions. Hairballs a gross, but a fact of life when you have cats. A reader wonders why her cat literally walks all over her when they go to ...

I can’t give you any ways to change your girl — everyone has their pet peeves and for some reason or another, your furry ass is one of hers. Maybe she has gorillaphobia or was traumatized by a ...

They lick, they swallow, then they cough it back up. Hairballs turn cosy homes into crime scenes every autumn. The ritual looks harmless. A quick groom, a contented purr, a spotless coat. Then a wet, ...

Cats aren't complainers. Unlike us humans, they rarely tell anyone they aren't feeling well. That's because cats are both predator and prey, and it's not wise for cats to show that they're vulnerable.

Although cats are known for their cleanliness and independent grooming, this habit can have side effects on their health. When they lick themselves, cats ingest loose hair, which can accumulate in ...

Q: My cat makes an odd crying sound right before he's about to throw up. This can't be something that they do in nature. Why does he do it? A: Ah, the joys of cat behavior. Mine will do this, too.