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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

WARNING: disposable plastic gloves are a potential hazard to domestic cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 24, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 24, 2020

This story from Philadelphia about a cat called Foxxy is a lesson to all cat guardians to make sure that disposable plastic gloves, which are used much more at present due to the coronavirus pandemic, need to be disposed of … Continue reading →

Posted in foreign object | Tagged cat dangers, cat hazards, dangers to cats, foreign body, foreign object in intestine, hazards | Leave a reply

Handsome Maine Coon cat addicted to eating cotton thread

PoC avatarPosted on December 2, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 2, 2018

If you have a domestic cat companion and if you like sewing, you should read this story. It’s a story which almost ended with the death of a beautiful Maine Coon cat. Sir Dexter Purrbody is a beautiful Maine Coon … Continue reading →

Posted in foreign object | Tagged foreign body, foreign object in intestine | 3 Replies

Is your cat sneezing blood? What could it be?

PoC avatarPosted on June 20, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 21, 2018

Firstly sneezing is a sign of nasal irritation and is a reflex action. Sneezing can be caused by (1) a minor nasal irritation or allergy (2) dust, pollens, cigarette smoke etc. (3) feline viral respiratory disease – the first signs … Continue reading →

Posted in sneezing | Tagged bacterial infection, cat blood, cat nose, cat sneezing, cat's nose, foreign body, tumor | Leave a reply

Foreign Object Blockage Almost Killed North Carolina Cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 4, 2016 by Elisa Black-TaylorNovember 29, 2018

This is the story of Betty, a sweet 2-year-old kitty rescued along with her sister Veronica from Chester Animal Control when they were less than a month old by Susan Schreck, founder of Saving Southern Kitties. Susan is well known … Continue reading →

Posted in foreign object | Tagged cat health problems, foreign body, foreign object in intestine | 5 Replies

Pixie the cat had £1,449 of cancer treatment over a blade of grass

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2015 by Michael BroadFebruary 19, 2015

I heard on the radio that the vet’s bill for removing a blade of grass from Pixie’s nose was a staggering £1,449. The radio presenter was flabbergasted at the cost. I am not. We are used to free medical care … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, foreign object | Tagged cancer, cat cancer, cat eating grass, cat health problems, cat nose, foreign body | 5 Replies

Your Veterinarian Can’t Fix The Problem

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2014 by Michael BroadAugust 26, 2014

Have you been in the situation when your vet doesn’t or can’t get a grip on your cat’s health problem even when they are the best vets in the area? If your veterinarian is excellent but is unable to diagnose … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Cat Health | Tagged cat cancer, cat eyes, cat health diagnosis, foreign body | 30 Replies

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