Are shower diffusers safe for cats?
The answer to the question in the title is yes and no as the response depends on variable factors. Please read on. My research indicates that there is a potential problem with essential oil...
Category: environment
Increase in human allergies inc. asthma – reason? – children allergic to cats – spread of cat/dog allergen – environment – lifestyle
A Guardian article online interests me because an allergy to cats affects around 10% of people (is this an underestimate?). The conclusion of the Guardian article is that more and more of us are...
Are Burmese cats vocal?
The question in the title is asking if Burmese cats make a lot of noise! The simple but slightly vague answer is that they will probably be more vocal than your typical domestic cat...
Why do cats scratch some owners more than others?
I’d like to focus on one aspect of cat caregiving and a vital one. There is no doubt that a small percentage of cat owners are scratched by their cat not infrequently while other...
PBDE and decaBDE dust remains a health risk for domestic cats?
I am revisiting feline hyperthyroidism (FH) which affects at least 10 percent of feline patients over 10 years of age. FH was unheard of until the 1970s. At that time veterinarians had no idea...
Magical domestic cat wonderland where artificial intelligence makes them happier
BRIGHTON, UK – CAT STUDY: This is an unusual experiment concerning an unusual group of cats. A glimpse into the future. Three cats: a father whose name is Ghostbuster and his two offspring, Pumpkin...
How bad does animal cruelty have to be before the RSPCA turn up?
In the UK, you might know that the RSPCA is the front line dealing with animal welfare problems including animal abuse and animal cruelty. If you see animal cruelty or abuse then your first...
One monthly imidacloprid cat or dog flea treatment could kill up to 25 million bees
The Times reports today, March 21, 2023, that a popular cat, dog, rabbit flea treatment containing imidacloprid could kill millions of bees when the toxin is washed into waterways according to researchers at Imperial...
6 reasons why hard floors are better than carpeted floors for cat owners
Vinyl or laminate flooring is better than carpeted flooring if you live with a domestic cat. And it is even more desirable if you have underfloor heating. I believe that there are six reasons...
Cheap carpet attached to a wall excites domestic cats
It depends on your attitude towards your home. Are you really houseproud? Or are you more concerned about creating an enriched environment for your domestic cat companion? If you fall in the latter category...
My cat joins me on my walk to buy the newspaper at 06:30 (video)!
This casually made video is of my cat accompanying me on my daily walk to the local petrol (gas) station to buy the newspaper. Note: I added the blizzard for fun. It was cold,...
Cat TV for rescue cats at shelters to enrich their environment
Here’s a cool idea which I like a lot from the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Lynnwood, USA. They installed a 47-inch flat panel TV facing the cages containing the cats at their...
Calm Mind Calm Home Contented Cat
You may have heard of John Butler. If not, I’ll briefly describe him. He is an 84-year-old former farmer who studied meditation. He has a successful YouTube channel with 125,000 subscribers. His musings have...
Do domestic cats feel the cold and how cold is too cold?
Well, domestic cats must feel the cold, common sense tells us that because domestic cats like warmth and they seek out warmth such as laps and boiler rooms. That said domestic cats allowed outside...
Picture of indoor cat climber proves catification can look aesthetically pleasing
Jackson Galaxy calls it ‘catification’ others call it an enriched environment for cats but how ever you slice or dice it, most often building a home fit for a cat makes it less fit...
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