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Is orange oil safe for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 21, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 21, 2020

America’s respected Pet Poison Helpline tells me that orange oil can cause poisoning in cats and therefore it is clearly unsafe. They list it as “citrus oil”. It is also listed as d-limonene because orange oil is mostly composed of … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged cat hazards, cat poisoning, dangers to cats, poison

Scotch tape is a household hazard for domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on October 23, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 23, 2020

I didn’t know it because I’ve never seen my cat try to eat Scotch tape i.e. transparent, one-sided tape that we all use, but too many cats like to sniff it, chew it and even eat it. Why do they … Continue reading →

Posted in dangers to cats | Tagged cat dangers, cat hazards, dangers to cats, foreign body, foreign object in intestine, hazards, household items | 1 Reply

Can cats be strangled by blinds?

PoC avatarPosted on September 10, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 10, 2020

It is hard to envisage how it might happen but it does. Both toddlers, domestic cats and puppies are in danger of being strangled by the cords on blinds. The recommendation nowadays is that home owners with companion animals should … Continue reading →

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10 basic rules to become a good cat owner

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 7, 2020

Here are 10 basic rules to help you to become a better cat owner (caregiver). They start with a desire to better understand the domestic cat and through understanding you can provide for their needs more successfully. Learn about the … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged bonding, cat behavior, cat emotions, cat feelings, cat health, cat ownership, cat play, cat welfare, dangers to cats, flea combing, human to cat relationship, hygiene, indoor/outdoor cat, pet health insurance, pet insurance, responsible cat ownership, scent marking | Leave a reply

If you live with a cat and you smoke inside you are harming your cat

PoC avatarPosted on August 29, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 29, 2020

Perhaps you realise it and don’t care or can’t stop or perhaps it didn’t occur to you but if you live with a cat and if you smoke cigarettes inside the home it is very likely that you will be … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged bad cat ownership, cat poison, cat welfare, cats and dogs, cigarette smoke, dangers to cats, dogs, e-cigarette, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Infestation of slugs in the UK a threat to cats and dogs

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 19, 2020

The warm and wet weather in the UK has been great for gardeners in one respect in that it has promoted growth. However, Guy Barter of the Royal Horticultural Society said that slugs have thrived in the mild, wet winter … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged cat poison, dangers to cats, household items, slug pellets, slugs, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Thermal paper receipts are toxic to people and cats. Hand sanitizer makes it worse

PoC avatarPosted on August 18, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 18, 2020

Are you aware that thermal receipts contain bisphenol A? Thermal receipts are the ones you get at supermarkets in the UK and in the USA, an estimated 93 percent of paper receipts are printed on thermal paper and are therefore … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat poison, dangers to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Are Ragdoll cats allowed outside? Yes.

PoC avatarPosted on August 17, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 17, 2020

Am I the only person who has answered yes to the question in the title? You will find that all the Ragdoll breeders and experts say that Ragdoll cats must be confined to the indoors because they are bred to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ragdoll Cat | Tagged cat ownership, cat theft, dangers to cats, indoor/outdoor cat, ragdoll cat, Ragdoll Cats, road traffic accident | Leave a reply

Percentage of adverse reactions to vaccines in cats

PoC avatarPosted on July 29, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 29, 2020

The percentage of suspected adverse reactions to vaccines in cats was assessed in the largest British published survey as referred to by Dr Bruce Fogel in his book Complete Cat Care. Mild reactions such as a low fever for a … Continue reading →

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Is it safe for domestic cats to fly on airplanes?

PoC avatarPosted on July 19, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 19, 2020

This is a tricky question to answer because it depends on a lot of different things including the attitude of the cat guardian. How do you define safe? There is risk in everything we do and therefore if you want … Continue reading →

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