What affects us affects cats
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 the head of a young cat to get into it, to lick the food …
It had never occurred to me but if a cat or dog ingests a used firework thats lying around after having been set off (there are many) then it could poison them. It doesn’t surprise me to be told by the Pet Poison Helpline that fireworks contain hazardous chemicals such as potassium nitrate. I’m …
By Anonymous in a comment, adjusted slightly to make it an article by Michael at PoC. Thank you for writing the article about killing cats accidentally so people can be aware of the common things that are dangerous for cats. This is my tragic story. It still hurts. Purses or anything with cords that …
This information may have been superseded by further events. It’s rather strange but some people have asked why the Cat Breeze litter system was discontinued. As far as I am aware it has not been discontinued. However, if you dig around on Amazon checking out the reviews you will find that there is a …
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 relation to causing diabetes. The connection was mentioned in a television program, Trust Me, …
Salt lamps are said to be bad for cats and good for humans but I am not sure either statement is true. The Pet Poison Helpline tells us that salt can be life threatening and the level of toxicity is considered to be moderate to severe. Salt is “quite poisonous to dogs and cats”. …
This is a doctor (a GP), Linda Smith, living in the country in England who lives near a main road (Stanghow Road near New Skelton) where cars can legally travel at 60 mph. She has lost four cats in four years on the road. She wants the council (Redcar and Cleveland Council) to reduces …
