Not a lot of use How do I know my cat has a temperature? I don’t think the average cat owner will know that their cat has a temperature without checking it. What you may well notice is that your … Continue reading →
Flea collars are not safe for kittens unless you talk to a good veterinarian first and even then I’d consider them fundamentally unsafe but that’s a personal view. I have strong views about these products and the use of pesticides … Continue reading →
No, laser pointers are not bad for cats. For the sake of clarity, I’m referring to domestic cats because there are questions about wild cats in captivity playing with laser pointers. However, there are pros and cons. The laser pointer … Continue reading →
This page discusses the top three cat health insurance claims in America as per five pet insurance companies (2018). Trupanion said that their number one insurance claim concerned undiagnosed vomiting and diarrhoea. The second and third were urinary tract infections … Continue reading →
The general consensus is that you should not get a covered litter box. Although I can’t say that the answer is clear cut and one hundred percent definite. It depends on the circumstances, and the personal preferences of the cat’s … Continue reading →
NEWS AND VIEWS: The Times reports today that plastic pollution has been detected inside the human body. My initial thought was if humans have plastic deep inside their bodies because they are ingesting foods which contains plastic then what about … Continue reading →
I think that some of the advice on the Internet may be less than wise. I have doubts whether it is sensible for domestic cats to eat the sort of bones that are commonly available to cat owners. We have … Continue reading →
Here is a neat test: would you go over to a pond that your cat might drink from, scoop up some water from it with a glass and drink it? If your answer is no (and I expect that it … Continue reading →
My conclusion is that it is probably safe for a domestic cat to occasionally eat a fly. Domestic cats won’t eat lots of flies because they are a minor prey item for them. This helps to minimise the potential of … Continue reading →
Baby food is safe for cats for a very limited time or as a treat as directed by your veterinarian. In fact, on occasions veterinarians recommend that you feed your cat baby food. For example, if your cat has diarrhoea … Continue reading →
