It is not uncommon for domestic, stray or feral cats to get their heads stuck in open food jars. It can happen very easily. It seems that the classic glass jar has a diameter which is just sufficient to allow … Continue reading →
It has finally dawned on people that their home can be polluted by toxic chemicals from cleaning sprays, pine and lemon scents and wood burning stoves. You know the classic picture of the family cat roasting himself in front of … Continue reading →
Yes, cats can get bitten by brown recluses spiders in the USA where this poisonous spider is found (see map). In fact, domestic and feral cats are (1) curious and excellent predators and (2) insects are on their list of … Continue reading →
The decision as to whether you should let your cat go outside is entirely based in practicalities and the answer is NO unless they are leash trained and on a lead or inside a custom built enclosure or catio. The … Continue reading →
I wrote about this in February (click this to read the page – opens new tab) and here is a live eaxmple of how this litter can be devastating to cat health. Purina also make a very fine powder litter … Continue reading →
“Check your household products for ingredients and make a note if one or more contains benzalkonium chloride as it could save your cat from poisoning.” Benzalkonium chloride is another ingredient in household products of many kinds which is poisonous to … Continue reading →
In an example of how predatory and aggressive seagulls can be, it is thought that an encounter between a domestic cat and a seagull ended up with the cat losing part of her tongue and undergoing a difficult operation to … Continue reading →
Nowadays we are all accustomed to the e-cigarette vaping device. The cartridges for the device contain nicotine which is very toxic to cats and other harmful chemicals. “A common ingredient in e-cigarettes, propylene glycol, can lead to red blood cell … Continue reading →
This is a pet subject of mine. You can’t see it, feel it or smell it but it is dangerous and it affects us and our cat companions. I have written about this before. However, a recent article on the … Continue reading →
There’s a recent story on the Internet about a fire in a duplex in Cincinnati (published on cincinnati.com). Several cats died in this fire. The total death toll is not known. Six apartments had to be vacated as the fire … Continue reading →
