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False claim that Amazon sprays its packaging with toxic pesticides harmful to cats

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2021

NEWS AND COMMENT: Today, there is an image including words on Facebook, as a post, which is a warning to cat owners about Amazon cardboard boxes. It’s a claim that Amazon sprays all boxes with toxic pesticides to kill warehouse … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged Amazon, cat poison, cat welfare, chemicals poisonous to cats, facebook, fake news, social media | Leave a reply

Phthalates in vinyl flooring poisoning domestic cats?

PoC avatarPosted on April 11, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 11, 2021

This is another article in a series about hidden chemicals in household products which may insidiously be poisoning domestic cat companions who are particularly susceptible as they spend time lying on surfaces such as sofas containing fire retardants, carpets containing … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged cat hazards, cat poison, chemicals poisonous to cats, hazards, science, study, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Why do cats eat plants and should I be worried?

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 5, 2021

Because people know domestic cats as being obligate carnivores (specialist flesh eaters) many don’t believe that they want to eat plant material. But they do like occasionally to eat vegetation. This is inherited from their wild cat ancestor. It’s perfectly … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged carpets, cat furniture, cat poison, cat welfare, chemicals poisonous to cats, fire retardants, non-poisonous plants, plants poisonous to cats, responsible cat ownership | Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergens, Allergy, allergy to cats, chemicals poisonous to cats, hazards, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

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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