Companion cats and dogs can develop mesothelioma like humans. Mesothelioma is a devastating asbestos-related illness; an aggressive and deadly type of cancer. For a cat to get it they would have to be exposed to asbestos fibers and therefore they … Continue reading →
Here are some interesting facts about feline hyperthyroidism. What interests me particularly is the increased risk of developing the condition due to exposure to certain chemicals and the fact that full-time indoor cats are at increased risk. I have always … Continue reading →
This is a problematic area. You can use suncream on cats but you have to be careful about how it is used. In general, domestic cats like to lie in the sun. Cats with white non-pigmented areas of skin can … Continue reading →
I am surprised that people use Google search to ask whether passive smoking affects domestic cats. Surely, it is obvious that it does or at least increases the risk of getting cancer. Why should domestic cats be excluded from passive … Continue reading →
An Internet search for the above term produces a long list of articles on vaccine-associated feline sarcomas. That tells us immediately that most sarcomas in cats are caused by vaccines or at least that was the case as at 2008. … Continue reading →
If it interests you, a radical mastectomy for cats cost around three grand. This would be in dollars or pounds and I am pretty sure that most European countries would charge something similar except for the Eastern European countries where … Continue reading →
This is a sweet and sad cat rescue story from Spain. I am very impressed with this rescue organisation. The non-profit cat rescue based in the south of Spain, Happy Pets Rescue, rescued this emaciated female cat from the streets … Continue reading →
Cannabis oil cured this cat’s cancer. This non-high version of cannabis is gaining in popularity as a treatment for cats.
Continue reading →Yes, cats can get cancer from second-hand smoke. Although common sense dictates that this must be the case, a television super vet, Noel Fitzpatrick, says that pet owners haven’t quite yet got the message that both dogs and cats can … Continue reading →
This is a cat story which warms the heart. It shows us the better side of human nature which is something that we need to see to reinforce our belief in human nature. This little story is the opposite to … Continue reading →
