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Is it safe for domestic cats to eat flies?

PoC avatarPosted on July 17, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 17, 2020

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 →

Posted in diet | Tagged cat behavior, cat health, cat health care, cat prey, cat prey items, flies, insects, parasites, pathogens, toxins, worms | Leave a reply

Is baby food safe for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on July 8, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 8, 2020

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 →

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged baby food, cat diet, cat food, cat food ingredients, cat health, cat health care, diet, home treatments for cats, socialising cats | Leave a reply

Why is taurine important for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on June 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 28, 2020

Taurine is important for cats because it is necessary for many aspects of metabolism and it plays important roles in: bile acid conjugation; the function of the retina; the function of the myocardium. Note: I have to quote the scientists … Continue reading →

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat diet, cat health, cat health care, cat welfare, cat’s taurine requirement, metabolism | Leave a reply

Do Sphynx cats smell?

PoC avatarPosted on April 15, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 11, 2020

The skin of a Sphynx cat feels oily and smells rancid unless it is bathed regularly.

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Posted in Sphynx Cat | Tagged bathe a cat, cat bath, cat caretaking, cat health care, good cat caretaking, hairless cats, sphynx cat | Leave a reply

For indoor cats, energy efficient homes may have a health drawback

PoC avatarPosted on January 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2020

Energy efficient homes tend to be built airtight to save energy which may trap polluted air inside risking the health of children and pets. The warning comes from two medical colleges in the UK. Modern energy efficient homes are increasingly … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat caretaking, cat hazards, cat health, cat health care, cat welfare, good cat caretaking, hazards, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Picture of Tilapia fish skin burn treatment on cat’s flank

PoC avatarPosted on January 28, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 28, 2020

WARNING – THE PICTURE MAY DISTURB SOME PEOPLE. I THINK IT IS ACCEPTABLE: This is a cat picture which I think is worth republishing on this website. It certainly caught my eye. It was taken by the Nebraska Humane Society. … Continue reading →

Posted in burns | Tagged burns, cat burns, cat health, cat health care | Leave a reply

Shift Towards Vegan Cat Diet?

PoC avatarPosted on March 21, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 21, 2019

Summary: There appears to be an increased number of pet owners who want to feed their companions animals a vegan diet and some are already doing so. There is a response from the pet food manufacturers. More research is needed … Continue reading →

Posted in vegan | Tagged cat diet, cat food, cat food ingredients, cat health, cat health care, veganism | 3 Replies

Grapefruit seed extract for cats

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2018

Some experienced cat owners swear by grapefruit seed extract for cats to cure many ailments including rattlesnake bites. It’s based on personal experience rather than scientific testing.

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Posted in Cat Health | Tagged bacterial infection, cat health, cat health care, Cat Parasites, home treatments for cats, viral infection | 22 Replies

Conditions and Diseases Linked to Indoor and Outdoor Cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 21, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 21, 2018

Confined cats live longer than cats allowed to roam freely outside but there are health issues directly associated with full-time indoor living. In the United States between 50 and 60 percent of domestic cats are kept indoors permanently while in … Continue reading →

Posted in indoor outdoor cats | Tagged cat health, cat health care, cat welfare, full time indoor cats, outdoor cat | 3 Replies

Katy P’s health continues to improve

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2018

At at July 20th: This is another update on the improved health of Katy P, the long-haired tabby cat injured by a firecracker . She is living at the Richland County Humane Society having left the Phillips Animal hospital. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Cruelty | Tagged cat abuse, cat cruelty, cat health, cat health care, Cat News, crime, humane society, injured cat | Leave a reply

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