Author Archives: TopCat

About TopCat

Retired health professional, certified feline behaviorist, former journalist, shelter director, and animal care expert, Dr. P. explores a variety of topics on the Internet for her many interests.

From the Q&A Files

Posted on January 31, 2024 by TopCat

Here are a few questions and answers from my readers. Q: Why does my cat insist that I eat with him? He won’t eat his food if I’m not nearby, also eating. A: Has it not occurred to you that … Continue reading →

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My Cat Saved My Life

Posted on November 28, 2023 by TopCat

By Susan F. O’Donnell-Burke Earlier this year, I almost died. But I’m here to tell the tale because of my cat, Missy. She saved my life. Dogs aren’t the only pets who are capable ofsaving their people. I adopted Missy … Continue reading →

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Do Indoor Cats Get Depressed?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by TopCat

The question as to whether cats get depressed is related to lifestyle and how they’re treated and not simply to being kept indoors vs being allowed to roam outside. Research has settled the fact that cats do have emotions, thanks … Continue reading →

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Cats Have Feelings

Posted on June 1, 2021 by TopCat

About 30 years ago, long before I became a rescue and shelter director, and ultimately a certified cat behavior consultant, I learned a valuable lesson. Unfortunately, my three cats were the involuntary, unwitting, unwilling and unintentional victims of what happened. … Continue reading →

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Whisker Stress

Posted on April 6, 2016 by TopCat

What is “Whisker Stress?” Of all the animals that have whiskers, few seem as interesting as the cat. Maybe this is why some people have been drawn to clipping them off. If they just want to see what happens, I … Continue reading →

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A Catscapade Tale

Posted on November 29, 2015 by TopCat

By Patricia Fry I’ve met, written about, and shared my home with some amazing cats over the years. This is the story of one such cat. Have you ever noticed that the cat who is scheduled to go to the … Continue reading →

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Robot cats by Hasbro offer companionship for seniors

Posted on November 26, 2015 by TopCat

I can’t tell you how many cats I’ve rescued from homes where their senior owners passed away and the families were either unable or unwilling to deal with “Mom’s cats.” Worse, many seniors are forced to give up their beloved pets … Continue reading →

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Enjoy our new products and help the cats, too!

Posted on March 20, 2014 by TopCat

Tap or click this Zazzle page link to find fun products featuring some of the cats here, and help generate a little help to keep them in food, litter and vet care: create & buy custom products at Zazzle Thanks … Continue reading →

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Two New Books, Just Published!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by TopCat

I’ve been busy this year with books and have managed to make two of them available on Kindle, and one ebook is now in print format. I also created a “blank book” for people who like to keep diaries or … Continue reading →

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Our Amazing Cats, Volume 2

Posted on May 6, 2013 by TopCat

Thanks to a great group of authors, Volume 2 is now available for sale at these links: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1484163443 Thanks to everyone for encouraging and supporting this project. Volume 1 is available here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/1480292559

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