Methacrylate in nail polish is a potential hazard to cats
I believe that this type of nail polish is a *potential* hazard to cats. I doubt whether there are any studies on it or any scientific papers supporting what I am saying here but...
Tagged: cat hazards
List of categories of products and sample of specific products containing phenol (carbolic acid) which is toxic to cats
I recently wrote about a cat poisoned by Germolene because this antiseptic product for humans contains phenol; otherwise known as carbolic acid. It is found naturally. I agreed with Adrian Paul whose cat, Felix,...
Phenol in household products is highly toxic to domestic cats
This is a story about the danger of using medicines for humans on domestic cats. My personal belief is that a cat caregiver should never use human medicines on their cat without first consulting...
Cats are better at withstanding snake venom than dogs
A Bengal cat living in the state of Victoria, Australia has been bitten by snakes three times and survived. The story reported by ABC News doesn’t tell us the species of snake but my...
Triclosan is harmful to cats although it is used in products for human use (2023)
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent present in some consumer products such as: toothpaste, soap, detergent, toys, and surgical cleaning treatments. It is used in products for humans. This article was first published...
Infographic on 5 dangerous things in the home for cats
This is a visual reminder that the warm, secure home that domestic cats so often enjoy can be a hazardous place. As dangerous as outside the home in some instances. It depends on the...
2 alternatives to plastic litter trays (thinking of health and environment)
This is a quick note about the possibility of bacteria and other pathogens being harboured in plastic litter trays. Quite a lot is spoken about bacteria being harboured in plastic feeding bowls. The recommendation...
Infographic on tips to minimize outdoor risks for domestic cats
Note: except for these words I have deliberately not added text to see how it affects SEO. Please visit the articles below if the indoor/outdoor debate interests and excites you ??.
5 reasons why Tidy Cats Lightweight Litter is potentially dangerous to cats and caregivers
On May 31, 2014, I wrote an article entitled “Tidy Cats Lightweight Litter: Reports It Is Dangerous“. Over about eight years that page has consistently done well in terms of visits. I think it...
Britons turn to log burning to cut bills but how safe is this for domestic cats?
The hot off the press news today is that Britons are turning to log burning stoves to heat their homes as a way to get around the high cost of energy due to Vladimir...
15 facts about ‘forever chemicals’ in dry pet food bags
Here are 15 facts about ‘forever chemicals’ in pet food bags. The analysis comes from America by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) (ewg.com). ‘Forever chemicals are known as PFAS (pronounced ‘peefas’). PFAS stands for...
Cats are exposed to certain pesticides at levels that warrant immediate attention
A new study has found that there is widespread exposure to multiple pesticides in pet cats and dogs mostly from flea and tick products. The study concluded that “pesticide exposure in dogs and cats...
Is there lead shot in pet food containing pheasant?
My research tells me that there is a risk of minute particles of toxic lead shot being in some pet food, albeit rarely. And I’m referring to the UK and the US at the...
How to kitten-proof live wires
This is what I would do to kitten-proof live cables in my home in order of priority. I am applying common sense to the problem and simplicity. The solution has got to be easy...
Is alcohol toxic to cats? Video example.
Alcohol is toxic to cats as you might expect. The main component of alcohol is ethanol. It’s toxic to people as well so it is logical to conclude that it is toxic to domestic...
Note: sources for news articles are carefully selected but the news is often not independently verified.
