There are plenty of superstitions around animals, especially pets. From howling dogs signalling death through to cats gossiping to others there are a host of stories linked to our furry friends. But ...

Q:We've had our calico cat for 11 years. She originally came from my wife's grandma's farm and wasn't even a kitten then, so we guess she's at least 13 years old. She used to be quiet, but in recent ...

DEAR JOAN: Once in a while I’ll find our male cat sitting next to one of several neighborhood cats, howling at the top of his lungs. Why does he do that ? — Dennis M., San Jose DEAR DENNIS: Normally, ...

DEAR DENNIS: Normally, howling and yowling in the presence of another cat is not a good sign. It is a clear indication that there is something territorial going on, and we’re about to see an epic cat ...