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Why do cats eat plants and should I be worried?

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 5, 2021

Because people know domestic cats as being obligate carnivores (specialist flesh eaters) many don’t believe that they want to eat plant material. But they do like occasionally to eat vegetation. This is inherited from their wild cat ancestor. It’s perfectly … Continue reading →

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Is lavender safe for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 22, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2020

The general picture drawn from the Internet, as to whether lavender is safe for cats, is that it is unsafe but I don’t think the answer to the question is as black-and-white as people make out. It’s quite a difficult … Continue reading →

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Do cats like the smell of mint?

PoC avatarPosted on September 7, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 7, 2020

Do cats like the smell of mint is the question and the answer appears to be yes but there is quite a lot of confusion surrounding a discussion about cats and mint. I was drawn into the subject because Japan’s … Continue reading →

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Most popular houseplants are all poisonous to cats bar one

PoC avatarPosted on June 26, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 26, 2020

It is a bit of a shock that eight of the most popular houseplants are all toxic to cats bar one (if they are chewed). The toxicity to pets or not is a consideration which appears to have been placed … Continue reading →

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Top 10 most poisonous plants to cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 23, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 23, 2020

This is a list of the top ten most poisonous plants to cats. I used various websites and books to cross-check the worst plants and came up with this list in alphabetical order. The tiger lily is perhaps the most … Continue reading →

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What can cause mouth ulcers and seizures in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on July 19, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 20, 2018

I have been searching for a link between mouth ulcers and seizures in cats. I have a friend who’s 10-year-old cat has sadly just died having been diagnosed with diabetes. The cat had mouth ulcers and had a seizure. It … Continue reading →

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Are tulips safe for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on April 3, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 3, 2018

Are tulips safe for cats? The clear answer is no as they are decidedly toxic to cats. The toxins are mainly in the tulip bulb. But what is less clear is how damaging the tulip poisoning is. Is it fatal or can the cat recover? My research tells me that cats normally recover. Although in a story the cat was euthanised.

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Which lilies are not poisonous to cats?

PoC avatarPosted on March 8, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 31, 2021

People ask: Which lilies are not poisonous to cats? After you have read this article you’re going to decide that it is unsafe to buy any form of lily for your home if you live with a cat companion. Let … Continue reading →

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How Easter Can Kill Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 5, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 5, 2017

Although Easter is a very important day in the Christian calendar, it is a time when a provider of pet emergency care, Vets Now, see a 50% rise in pet emergency cases. A major reason is a simple one: lilies. … Continue reading →

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Are cats attracted to poisonous poinsettias?

PoC avatarPosted on December 12, 2016 by Michael BroadDecember 12, 2016

It is believed that domestic cats don’t see red but it is suggested that they are attracted to the red poinsettia houseplant, which if true is something to be concerned about at Christmas because this house plant is used decoratively … Continue reading →

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