I can feel my cat’s heartbeat
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 →
Tag Archives: cat health care
What about a National Health Service for pets?
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 →
Social media craze for chonky fat cats
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 →
How do I know my cat has a temperature?
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 →
Are flea collars safe for kittens?
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 →
Are laser pointers bad for cats?
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 →
Top three cat health insurance claims
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 →
Should I get a covered litter box?
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 →
Are there tiny plastic particles inside our cats?
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 →
Is it wrong for domestic cats to eat bones?
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 →