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I can feel my cat’s heartbeat

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 8, 2021

It is quite normal to be able to feel your cat’s heartbeat by placing your hand at the right spot. If the heart rate is very slow it is called bradycardia and if it is too fast it is called … Continue reading →

Posted in heart defect | Tagged cat health, cat health care, cat health diagnosis, cat heart, cat welfare, feline heart disease, feline heart murmur, heart beat, heart disease in cats, home diagnosis | Leave a reply

What about a National Health Service for pets?

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2021

As an item on a wish list, I would include a National Health Service for pets. I’m referring to the NHS in the UK which of course is exclusively for people but it begs the question why we can’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged animal health, animal welfare, cat health, cat health care, cat health insurance, insurance, NHS for Pets, pet health insurance, self-insurance, veterinarians

Social media craze for chonky fat cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2021

NEWS AND COMMENT: There is an online craze on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram for pet owners to show off their fat cats and dogs, or other pets. It’s a dangerous craze because it’s promoting ill health … Continue reading →

Posted in Weight | Tagged cat health care, cat losing weight, cat obesity, cat weight, cat welfare, facebook, instagram, obesity, social media

How do I know my cat has a temperature?

PoC avatarPosted on November 23, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 23, 2020

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 →

Posted in temperature | Tagged cat body temperature, cat health care, cat health diagnosis, cat welfare

Are flea collars safe for kittens?

PoC avatarPosted on November 18, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 18, 2020

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 →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat caregiving, cat flea treatments, cat health, cat health care, cat poison, cat products, cat welfare, environment, flea collars, insecticides, organophosphates, Permethrin | Leave a reply

Are laser pointers bad for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 8, 2020

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 →

Posted in toys | Tagged cat anxiety, cat health, cat health care, cat toys, frustration, homemade cat toys, laser pointer | Leave a reply

Top three cat health insurance claims

PoC avatarPosted on September 25, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 25, 2020

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 →

Posted in insurance | Tagged cat diabetes, cat health, cat health care, cat health insurance, cat urinary problems, cat vomiting, chronic kidney disease, dental care in cats, feline hyperthyroidism, gastrointestinal diseases, gum disease, insurance, oral health, pet health insurance, pet insurance, urinary tract infections | Leave a reply

Should I get a covered litter box?

PoC avatarPosted on September 18, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 20, 2020

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 →

Posted in cat litter box | Tagged cat health, cat health care, cat litter, cat litter odor, cat litter tray, cat poop, cat products, covered cat litter boxes, Litter Box, litter boxes, peeing | 2 Replies

Are there tiny plastic particles inside our cats?

PoC avatarPosted on August 18, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 18, 2020

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 →

Posted in poison | Tagged air pollution, cat health, cat health care, microplastics, plastic pollution, poison, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Is it wrong for domestic cats to eat bones?

PoC avatarPosted on July 21, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 21, 2020

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 →

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged bones, cat diet, cat health, cat health care, diet, homemade cat food, raw food diet | Leave a reply

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