Please screw lids on food jars before disposing of them to protect stray cats and other animals

Cat caught in net with jar on his head

It is not uncommon for domestic, stray or feral cats to get their heads stuck in open food jars. It can happen very easily. It seems that the classic glass jar has a diameter which is just sufficient to allow the head of a young cat to get into it, to lick the food …

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Can I let my Bengal cat go outside?

Bengal cat outdoors

The decision as to whether you should let your cat go outside is entirely based in practicalities and the answer is NO unless they are leash trained and on a lead or inside a custom built enclosure or catio. The reason is pretty obvious and simple: the well-bred Bengal cat is a stunning looking …

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Foxtail dangers: “Had I not noticed he was having issues he wouldn’t have made it out alive”

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A Reader’s Forum story by Mo Betta published August 17, 2019 I’m gonna start off by saying I am a caregiver and have a controlled colony of kitties. I also don’t stop at just TNR, I also provide medical attention to my kitties but I also want to raise awareness for the unforeseen issues …

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‘Tupper’ the cat: He got his name after being rescued with a Tupperware lid stuck around his neck

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This is the story of Tupper the cat, who was rescued Wednesday night in Providence, Rhode Island. Tupper got his name after being rescued with a Tupperware lid around his neck. Details on Tupper’s dilemna and his subsequent rescue was posted Thursday on the Providence Animal Control Center Facebook page. “This is “Tupper” the …

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Ipswich, Australia cat is lucky to be alive after eating a ball of wool

An Ipswich, Australia cat is lucky to be alive after eating a ball of wool. This is a story I can’t get the whole scoop on because all of the sources I checked are only available with a media subscription. I was able to gather enough information on Google to get an idea of …

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Warning: Cat food storage bins are killing cats

Originally published July 30, 2016, this article is as important today as it was then. Please share with friends who use these containers to store their cat food. This is a warning story, the type I really hate to write but feel it necessary in order to help cat owners protect their beloved companions. …

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Suggestions on how to stop your pet from being electrocuted by a power cord

This discussion article will offer suggestions on how to stop your pet from being electrocuted by a power cord. Kittens are playful and puppies like to chew on anything of interest. This includes things that could potentially cause serious or fatal injuries. Power cords are a major problem, so I reached out to friends …

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