Yella Fella’s diet is not going smoothly. You’d think it would be so simple: just give him less food. But no behavior change comes easy, even for a cat. Each morning at 5 am he sings me his Song of Despair until I get up and go downstairs to feed him. I must monitor feedings because … Continue reading
Yella Fella here calling out around the world for HELP!!! You see, that mean old vet doctor said I had to lose weight, and now I’m on a diet! Jen feeds me twice a day and watches me like a hawk during both meals so I don’t try to sneak off and eat somebody else’s … Continue reading
I told you last April about Little Girl’s fearful behavior and Graybie’s aggressive behavior toward her. Since taking her to the vet, I’ve tried Feliway diffusers and calming collars. I’ve bought interactive toys and engaged in play with the cats. I’ve given Little Girl time alone and fed her away from the others. Things got … Continue reading
Hissy Fit Jones is an enigma. Of the four, he’s the one I can least read. In this photo he’s sitting beside me on the sofa, watching me type on the computer. He does this a lot. Hissy likes to be close to me on HIS terms. He may or may not let me rub his chin … Continue reading
I need your help. I have three cat-related problems that I am hoping you have some experience with, and can share how you dealt with them. PROBLEM 1: Yella Fella needs to lose some weight. At the vet’s office yesterday I was told he could develop diabetes. I knew he needs to lose weight, and … Continue reading
It’s Sunday, and that means it’s time for- MOI! Oh Dog! I am so excited, and just a little bit nervous. I’m SOOOO excited because today marks 100 posts published at Rumpydog! How cool is that! In the words of Rumpy…. woo woo woo! But the reason why I’m nervous is because today’s question is … Continue reading
Rumpy: Oh Dog! It’s Sunday, and that means it’s once again time for advice from Dear DeDe. Are you ready DeDe? DeDe: Am I? You bet I am! I’ve been practicing answering questions all week just so I could do this! Rumpy: Really? What kind of questions have you been answering? DeDe: You know, “Ready … Continue reading