Woman in Australia holds up her cat to kill a Huntsman spider

Woman in Australia holds up her cat to kill a Huntsman spider

Huntsman spiders are common in Australia. They are very large and able to inflict a painful bite resulting in local swelling. Their bites can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting and an irregular pulse. The Huntsman spider is notorious for taking up residence between a car’s sun visor and the ceiling. Although they live in the …

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Do cats eat bed bugs?

Bed bug

Domestic cats do not eat bed bugs as a matter of course. Although a cat might nibble and play with one from time to time because cats are instinctively interested in small moving objects. You can stop there if you like but I will discuss bed bugs some more. Bed bugs as a cat …

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Insect protein, millet and fava beans: the new ingredients for cat food

Insect based pet food from Nestle

NEWS AND VIEWS (COMMENT): It’s good news and a step in the right direction in protecting the planet while providing our cat companions with high quality food in line with their specific dietary requirements. Although it looks odd and some cat owners will reject the idea, NestlĂ© is launching cat and dog food based …

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Is it safe for domestic cats to eat flies?

Cat and fly

My conclusion is that it is probably safe for a domestic cat to occasionally eat a fly. Domestic cats won’t eat lots of flies because they are a minor prey item for them. This helps to minimise the potential of ingesting of pathogens and toxins that may be on flies. Please read on. Prey …

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