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Weird domestic cat haircuts and lion cuts are unethical

PoC avatarPosted on December 22, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 22, 2018

I have just written an article about catnip and whether it is ethical for cat guardians to give it to their cat and then laugh at them as they become high on it. It is a philosophical question. I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in treatments | Tagged ethics, lion cut | 8 Replies

Raw ingredients for pet food at Mars Petcare plant allegedly poisoned many employees

PoC avatarPosted on August 29, 2017 by Michael BroadAugust 29, 2017

It really doesn’t surprise me that allegedly (and I use the word “allegedly” simply to protect myself from a possible lawsuit) some employees at the Mars Petcare plant in Joplin Minnesota were poisoned by phosphine, a pesticide commonly used to … Continue reading →

Posted in pet food manufacturers | Tagged ethics, pet food manufacturers | Leave a reply

Big Business needs to be socially responsible. Pet food manufacturers are one example.

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2017

Here are some examples of social irresponsibility by companies or industries. Microsoft: The recent worldwide viral malware infecting millions of computers using Windows operating systems, mainly XP, can in part be blamed on Microsoft’s desire to constantly ‘upgrade’ their operating … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged animal testing, business, ethics, pet food manufacturers | Leave a reply

Some Ethical Dilemmas for Cat Owners

PoC avatarPosted on September 21, 2015 by Michael BroadSeptember 21, 2015

Potentially, there are some ethical dilemmas for the cat caretaker/guardian. I am referring to cat owners who think but of course whether these are dilemmas or certainties depends on the thinker. Let’s start with the “problem” of neighbours and people … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat caretaking, ethics, human to cat relationship | 16 Replies

Most veterinarians have ZERO training in nutrition

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2015 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2015

I might give the impression that I dislike veterinarians.  That would be wrong.  I like veterinarians and we need veterinarians.  I just wish they would be a little more honest when it comes to pet food and the declawing of … Continue reading →

Posted in cat food ingredients | Tagged cat food, ethics, ethics in medicine, pet food, pet food recall, raw cat food, raw food diet, veterinarian | 3 Replies

Veterinarians are Bombarded with Conflicts of Interest

PoC avatarPosted on December 24, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 24, 2014

In the USA, in 2016, a new USFDA policy will ensure that veterinarians play a key role with respect to the use of antibiotics by farmers. Whereas people doctors prescribe antibiotics, in the farming industry and in food companies they … Continue reading →

Posted in Veterinarians | Tagged antibiotics, AVMA, Cat antibiotics, ethics, ethics in medicine, USA veterinarians, veterinarians | 9 Replies

140,000 Dollar Australian Cat Story

PoC avatarPosted on October 17, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 17, 2014

For me, the AU$140,000 dollar Australian cat story is not all that it seems. You may have read about the AU$140,000 rescue cat who was sold with a large 5 bedroom house as part of the fixtures and fittings! All … Continue reading →

Posted in cat welfare, Human to cat relationship | Tagged bad cat ownership, cat ownership, cat welfare, ethics | 15 Replies
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