Does your beloved cat spend an inordinate amount of time grooming?…the same spot over and over again? What’s up with that?

Some cats just groom a lot—not to worry—unless that one spot starts to look like the back of your husband’s head, all fuzzy with thinning hair (you know the look). In some severe cases it even appears that the skin is being licked off as well—because it is.

A few cats even...

Sophie and I would like to wish all of you a happy and safe Halloween! Stay away from your little brothers' and sisters' chocolate and other candies (especially the xylitol-laced variety!). Wear reflective clothing if you're going trick-or-treating. And send me your best Halloween costume pics (I'll put up the best one).