National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day

Truffle has a lot of questions for Mom Paula

Today is National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day. We shared some of the ways we communicate with our humans in a post during the 12 Days of Catmas holiday celebration and during one of our communication sessions with Coryelle Kramer. We definitely communicate through body language and our various meows. Today is set aside for our humans to try to be more aware of us on a deeper level and to try and notice when we are asking a question. Here are a few questions we have for Mom Paula.

Why can't we have treats all day long?

Brulee would eat her freeze-dried treats all day long

Mom Paula: I love providing delicious treats to my girls. However, most commercially available cat treats are high in calories from fillers, carbohydrates, and fat which can cause a cat to be overweight. I know the girls would eat treats all day long, but they need a healthy diet with the bulk of nutrients coming from eating protein. I feel more comfortable giving the girls treats that are 100% protein and freeze-dried. I still limit how many treats they get each day to avoid them becoming overweight which can cause a lot of health problems.

Why do we have to go to the vet?

Truffle in her Sleepypod® at the vet's office

Mom Paula: My dearest girls - I want to keep you with me for as many years as possible. One way to do this is to take you to the vet at least twice a year for wellness checks which includes examinations, blood work, vaccinations, and discussions with the vet to keep you healthy. I also don't hesitate to take you to the vet when you are not feeling well because I want you to feel comfortable and healthy all the time. That's one reason we have a wellness plan with your vet and pet insurance - to help ensure you can get the medical care you need.

Why do you insist on using that metal comb on us?

Brulee tends to resist daily grooming

Mom Paula: I don't know why Truffle and Brulee tend to resist grooming. I was spoiled with Praline because she loved to be groomed, but Truffle and Brulee aren't fans. The girls are full-blooded Persians and have long and thick fur that tends to mat easily. I've searched for the right tools to groom them - something that is effective and doesn't hurt their tender skin. I've found a couple of combs that will get to the base of their fur and isn't sharp enough to hurt them. They are getting better about grooming, but they still aren't fans. Plus, in order for them to stay beautiful, I need to brush and comb them!

These are just a few of the questions we wanted to share with you today. What questions would you want to ask your human?