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Feline Diabetes caused by fire-retardants in carpets, curtains and upholstery

PoC avatarPosted on May 4, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 4, 2017

I am referring to feline diabetes insipidus which is a rare variation of diabetes. It is not related to insulin production as is the case for diabetes mellitus. I have mentioned the hazardous nature of fire-retardants before but not in … Continue reading →

Posted in diabetes | Tagged carpets, cat hazards, Cat News, dangers to cats, fire retardants, furniture, hazards, toxic to cats | 1 Reply

Surge in Human Thyroid Cancer Due to Flame Retardants in Sofas and Mattresses

PoC avatarPosted on April 9, 2017 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2017

Cat owners should (must) be concerned about fire retardants in household products. They are incredibly toxic. We can’t see them and we can’t feel any difference to our lifestyle and our health until it is too late. As important is … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged cat health, cat welfare, chemicals poisonous to cats, dangers to cats, fire retardants, toxic to cats | 4 Replies

Cats and Kids Exposed To Flame Retardants Years After They Have Been Banned

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2017 by Michael BroadApril 5, 2017

Flame retardants are extremely persistent. Years after they have been banned they are still leaching out of old products. Both children and cats are particularly vulnerable to flame retardants. Cats sit and spend time lying on furniture and other household … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged dangers to cats, fire retardants, flame retardants, toxic to cats | 1 Reply

Homes with many cats should be required to install fire alarms

PoC avatarPosted on October 19, 2016 by Michael BroadOctober 19, 2016

As I follow cat news fairly assiduously I know how many fires occur in the USA and elsewhere which end up killing cats. The cat owners almost invariably escape the burning home but the cats don’t. When push to come … Continue reading →

Posted in death | Tagged cat death, cat rescue, cat saves home from fire, fire retardants, firefighters | 2 Replies

Carpet Chemicals and Cats

PoC avatarPosted on January 31, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2018

Are chemicals added to new carpets poisoning cats or causing allergies or dermatitis or breathing problems and cancer? I don’t know and neither does anyone else. However, there is often a cocktail of nasty chemicals added to new carpets for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, poison | Tagged carpets, cat hazards, cat health, chemicals poisonous to cats, dangers to cats, fire retardants, full time indoor cats, insecticides, Permethrin | 5 Replies

Fire Retardants: A Concern for Cat Owners

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2013 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2015

Fire retardants are potentially a big problem in modern furniture that contains foam. It is a hidden problem unrecognised by many people to which cats are particularly vulnerable because they spend lots of time on chairs and sofas and also … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, poison | Tagged cat furniture, cat poison, dangers to cats, fire retardants, flame retardants | 7 Replies

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