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Compensation mesothelioma – cats and dogs

PoC avatarPosted on January 6, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 6, 2021

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 →

Posted in cancer | Tagged animal welfare, asbestos, cancer, cat environment, cat welfare, feline cancer, human to cat relationship, lawsuit, mesotheliomia

20 facts about feline hyperthyroidism

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2020

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 →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged cancer, cat anatomy, cat hormones, cat illness, elderly cat, endocrine system, feline hyperthyroidism, old cat

Can you use suncream on cats?

PoC avatarPosted on August 21, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 21, 2020

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 →

Posted in suncream | Tagged cancer, cat ears, cat nose, cat products, substances toxic to cats, sunblock cream, sunburn, sunscreen, toxic to cats, white cats | Leave a reply

Does passive smoking affect cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 26, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 26, 2020

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 →

Posted in poison | Tagged cancer, cat environment, dangers to cats, environmental abuse, feline cancer, human to cat relationship, passive smoking affects pets, passive smoking cats, passive smoking pets, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

What is a sarcoma in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on March 7, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 7, 2020

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 →

Posted in cancer | Tagged cancer, cat cancer, cat skin health problems, cat vaccinations, vaccines | Leave a reply

Radical mastectomy for female cats cost $3,000 (plus teeth clean thrown in)

PoC avatarPosted on March 6, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 6, 2020

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 →

Posted in cancer | Tagged cancer, cat cancer, feline cancer, surgery, veterinarians | Leave a reply

Spanish cat rescue did all they could to save a desperately thin cat

PoC avatarPosted on July 25, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 25, 2018

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 →

Posted in Cat shelters | Tagged cancer, cat euthanasia, cat rescue, feline hyperthyroidism, rainbow bridge, rescue cat, spain, underweight cats | 1 Reply

Cannabis Oil Cured This Cat’s Cancer

PoC avatarPosted on May 8, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 2, 2020

Cannabis oil cured this cat’s cancer. This non-high version of cannabis is gaining in popularity as a treatment for cats.

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Posted in cancer | Tagged cancer, cannabis, cat health problems, veterinarian | 4 Replies

Can cats get cancer from second-hand smoke?

PoC avatarPosted on June 6, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 6, 2017

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 →

Posted in cancer | Tagged cancer, cat cancer, cat health, cat welfare, cigarette smoke, passive smoking affects pets, passive smoking cats, passive smoking pets | Leave a reply

Man Adopts 15-year-old Cat with Terminal Cancer

PoC avatarPosted on February 13, 2017 by Michael BroadFebruary 13, 2017

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 →

Posted in volunteers | Tagged cancer, cat care, cat rescue, feline cancer, old cat, volunteers | 2 Replies

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