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Turkey seasoning

Can domestic cats eat the Christmas turkey with their human caregivers?

PoC avatarPosted on December 23, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 23, 2021

I’m sure that there is a tendency for cat caregivers to give their cat companion a little treat of cooked turkey at Christmas. Is there a problem with this? Probably not. Straight, cooked turkey without bones in it and without … continue reading…

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Chocolate is toxic to cats

What happens when cats eat chocolate?

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 14, 2021

A chemical reaction takes place inside the cat. Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine which is toxic to cats and dogs. Unlike in humans, theobromine is not metabolised (broken down) by cats or dogs. This leads to a toxic build-up … continue reading…

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Avocados are medium-risk on the dangerous foods to cats scale!

Human foods to think about avoiding because they are dangerous to cats

PoC avatarPosted on September 8, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

A lot of cat owners are now far more aware of human foods that are dangerous to cats, the effects of which may not be visible until long after they were consumed. It can mean that foods consumed may not … continue reading…

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Xylitol a sugar-free sweetener is highly toxic to dogs but not cats

Is the artificial sweetener xylitol poisonous to cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

According to a small study of six cats carried out in Hungary and published in the journal Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, xylitol is not poisonous to cats (the study is listed at the base of the page with comment). The … continue reading…

Posted in poison | Tagged cat and dogs compared, cats vs dogs, dangerous foods, dogs, poison, toxic to cats
Radura symbol signifying the food has been irradiated

Don’t buy irradiated dry cat food

PoC avatarPosted on June 21, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

You might have heard of this but sometimes pet food is irradiated for various reasons such as killing organisms which cause illness and to extend the shelf life of foods. Irradiation also kills insects. Irradiation is meant to make the … continue reading…

Posted in irradiated pet food | Tagged dangerous foods, dry cat food, irradiated pet food, radura, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats
Black cat enjoys peanut butter to the amusement of his owners. The peanut butter jar is to the right: Jif

Peanut butter-Xylitol-cats-dogs-toxic

PoC avatarPosted on May 10, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 10, 2021

People want to know whether peanut butter is toxic to cats as cats sometimes like to lick peanut butter. My research indicates that peanut butter per se is not too bad for cats but some peanut butter contains a sweetener … continue reading…

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Fungal spores

Mycotoxins in dry cat food

PoC avatarPosted on March 7, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

My research tells me that there is a consistent level of mycotoxin contamination of dry cat food for cats and dogs, which appears to be acccepted (or there is an ever-present potential for it). It is when the conceNtrations become … continue reading…

Posted in poison | Tagged cat health care, cat poison, dangerous foods, dog food recall, dry cat food, poison, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply
Kitten attacks toy mouse

Is it safe for cats to eat mice?

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

There are two reasons why it is unhealthy for a domestic cat to eat mice despite the fact that mice are the number one prey of the domestic cat. Of all the prey animals that the domestic cat wants to … continue reading…

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Chinese guy in Hong Kong with his cat

Chinese can’t trust their own cat food but American cat food is held up at customs

PoC avatarPosted on November 3, 2018 by Michael BroadNovember 3, 2018

Because of the trade war between China and America, Chinese cat and dog owners are struggling to get their hands on American cat and dog food. The more discerning Chinese pet owner is buying American pet food because they simply … continue reading…

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Glyphosate dangerous to cat health

There is a herbicide in your cat food (USA)

PoC avatarPosted on October 26, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

A recent Cornell study published this month in Environmental Pollution found that glyphosate, an active herbicidal ingredient used in weedkillers like Roundup, is present at low levels in a range of cat and dog foods. The amounts are considered to … continue reading…

Posted in poison | Tagged cat food, cat food ingredients, cat poison, dangerous foods, dangers to cats, toxic to cats | 3 Replies
The Radura sign on cat food packaging. Check for it.

The Radura symbol on cat food packaging. Check for it.

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

The Radura symbol indicates that the food has been irradiated to kill bugs and bacteria. It also creates carcinogenic chemicals which can harm pets. Pet food is irradiated to primarily benefit the manufacturer by extending shelf life. It is a cynical process. Watch out for the symbol and avoid these products.

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DoGo dog food

A component of piss in dog food killed dogs. Read this. It could happen to cats.

PoC avatarPosted on November 1, 2017 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

Read this as it is a salutary story about pet food manufacturers and politicians behaving unethically to the point where their inaction kills pets. It is a sorry, sad, tale confirming what some of us know already.

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Top Easter Cat Hazards

Easter Dangers To Pets

PoC avatarPosted on April 13, 2017 by Elisa Black-TaylorApril 13, 2017

With Easter weekend quickly approaching, here are some of the top hazards to our pets. Keep in mind there are many more hazards. The ones below are associated with the holidays where a lot of chocolate is present. Please feel … continue reading…

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Employees at Mars Petcare kibble manufacturing facility claim they were exposed to pesticides on pet food ingredients

PoC avatarPosted on September 28, 2016 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

This is an extraordinary story but perhaps not that surprising knowing as we do the shenanigans of big business. A group of employees at a Mars Petcare kibble manufacturing facility are suing the company in negligence because they claim that … continue reading…

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Ethoxyquin: is it still in fish meal in pet food?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2015 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2021

Ethoxyquin is still a preservative in pet food. However, many people consider it too toxic to be in pet food. It is banned in Europe and Australia. It is not banned in America. Despite representations to the FDA by many … continue reading…

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