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Don’t put antifreeze in your outside water fountain for the sake of animals

PoC avatarPosted on January 3, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2021

I’m primarily thinking of domestic cats in writing this article but, of course, it applies to all animals. Ethylene glycol (antifreeze) is sometimes (hopefully rarely) added to water in fountains to prevent freezing. Cats love flowing water. Domestic cats are … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged anti-freeze poisoning, antifreeze poisoning, Cat Drinking Water, chemicals poisonous to cats, fountains, toxic to cats

Cleaning products linked to children’s asthma but what about cats and dogs?

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2020

There is another report in the news about a study suggesting that an exposure to household cleaning products is linked to an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in children. The researchers looked at more than 2,000 children and found … Continue reading →

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Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are inside domestic cats and they are poisonous

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 6, 2020

A word first about per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We are told that they are everywhere and potentially harmful in high concentrations. Where do they come from? They are human-made chemicals found in a wide range of consumer products and … Continue reading →

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Link found between modern flame retardant and feline hyperthyroidism

PoC avatarPosted on July 11, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 11, 2019

A link has been found between a modern flame retardant and cats who suffer from hyperthyroidism. This must be concerning to cat guardians. Back in the 1970s manufacturers began to use flame retardants in polyurethane foam in furniture (and other … Continue reading →

Posted in hyperthyroidism | Tagged chemicals poisonous to cats, dangers to cats, feline hyperthyroidism, flame retardants, toxic to cats

Fireworks are poisonous to cats if ingested

PoC avatarPosted on July 3, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 3, 2019

It had never occurred to me but if a cat or dog ingests a used firework thats lying around after having been set off (there are many) then it could poison them. It doesn’t surprise me to be told by … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged cat hazards, cat poison, cat stress, chemicals poisonous to cats, dangers to cats, fireworks, hazards, noise, toxic to cats

Carpet chemical damages sperm’s DNA so what does it do to our cats?

PoC avatarPosted on March 5, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 5, 2019

I’m back on my high horse about carpet chemicals. I believe that they are very important and overlooked. However, fortunately, a recent research study published in Scientific Reports has found that environmental chemicals in our homes, one of which is … Continue reading →

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A word about lawn treatments and cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 9, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2019

Something needs to be said about lawn treatments and cats. Of course, you can add dogs, children and adults. It seems to me that too many people have an obsession about creating a perfect lawn and they don’t mind how … Continue reading →

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) toxic to domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 27, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 28, 2018

Years ago I wrote about fire retardants in furniture which could affect the thyroid gland of the domestic cat. Please click on FIRE RETARDANTS. Then I wrote about a range of chemical impregnated into carpets. I had no idea at … Continue reading →

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Weedkiller ‘Roundup’ caused terminal cancer in groundskeeper so what about cats?

PoC avatarPosted on August 11, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 20, 2018

I am sorry to hear that Dewayne Johnson, a groundskeeper contracted terminal cancer from Monsanto’s weedkiller, Roundup. It contains a dangerous herbicide, glyphosate, which Johnson proved caused his cancer. Monsanto hid the dangers of this herbicide for years putting profit … Continue reading →

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The “world’s best pet food” claimed to contain dangerous levels of toxins

PoC avatarPosted on July 18, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 18, 2018

Champion Pet Food say their ‘trusted’ products are the world’s best yet they are being sued for allowing their products Orijen and Acana to contain levels of arsenic, mercury, lead, cadmium and/or bispenol A (BPA) which risk the health of … Continue reading →

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