What affects us affects cats
RetroMAD1 has been labelled a wonder drug for fighting two nasty feline diseases. As I understand it, the drug was not developed to treat feline diseases but developed by a private biotech company in Malaysia, BioSatria, with the intention of improving livestock production efficiency by minimizing livestock illness. They work on producing anti-viral products …
I’ve just written article about Kaleb Brooks, and 8-year-old a cat lover in the USA, who volunteers at his local rescue centre. His generous behaviour and respect for animals is at the opposite end of the spectrum to the mindless thugs who take enjoyment in shooting cats with airguns or crossbows in the UK. …
The RSPCA and Catch Protection, the two most respected rescue organizations in the UK are urging the government to make it compulsory for cat owners to microchip their cats. Compulsory microchipping is being introduced for dogs in April 2016. They say it should also apply to the 10.5m cats in the country. I know …
This is dedicated cat rescue and re-homing work. I think it’s good to pick up on the good stories. It’s also good to praise people who put in a special effort to help unwanted cats. Therefore I praise Ms Helen Smith and Mrs Lynne Dickson. Ms Smith lives in Portugal and volunteers in the …
Emphasizing the importance of keeping our pets’ teeth and gums healthy, the American Veterinary Medical Association, along with several veterinary groups sponsor the month of February as National Pet Dental Health Month. Regular dental checkups are essential in order to maintain our cats’ optimum oral health. While periodontal disease is almost completely preventable, it …
Is your cat able to read your emotions from your facial expressions? I don’t expect a cat to be able to read the subtle emotions and feelings of others. But is your cat able to know when you’re happy or sad? Is your cat able to tell when you are angry or relaxed and …
The only place where the wild Asiatic lion lives is in the Gir Forest, Gujarat, India. It has been a success story. The population of lions has increased. In 1968 there were less than 200 lions. Today the number is 441. There are calls to relocate some of the lions to another reserve. This …
Yes, it is finally beginning. Having talked about it for ages, the Australian authorities have decided to embark upon the mass extermination of what they consider to be their arch enemy: the feral cat. The cat that they themselves created. The authorities have developed a lethal poison bait which kills felines but not other …
