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Can smoking marijuana around my cat cause her harm?

PoC avatarPosted on November 23, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 23, 2020

Marijuana is also known as cannabis, weed, pot, dope or grass. The best way to answer the question in the title is to ask whether marijuana can harm people and then look for any studies which indicate that it can … Continue reading →

Posted in ownership | Tagged bad cat ownership, cannabis, cat hazards, cat ownership, marijuana, responsible cat ownership, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats

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 →

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged cat hazards, cat poison, cat welfare, cat welfare protection, hazards, lavender, plants poisonous to cats, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Are packing peanuts safe for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on October 1, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 1, 2020

It is difficult to provide a straightforward answer to the question in the title. However, things have changed with respect to “packing peanuts”. These are Styrofoam packing materials. Traditionally they were made of polystyrene which is made from petroleum-based substances. … Continue reading →

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Is burning incense bad for cats?

PoC avatarPosted on September 8, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 8, 2020

Yes, burning incense is bad for cats but the reports are somewhat conflicting and more work is needed. Please read on for some more detail! I was reading a book by Dr Yuki Hattari, Japan’s leading cat doctor. He tells … Continue reading →

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Can you use suncream on cats?

PoC avatarPosted on August 21, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 21, 2020

This is a problematic area. You can use suncream on cats but you have to be careful about how it is used. In general, domestic cats like to lie in the sun. Cats with white non-pigmented areas of skin can … Continue reading →

Posted in suncream | Tagged cancer, cat ears, cat nose, cat products, substances toxic to cats, sunblock cream, sunburn, sunscreen, toxic to cats, white cats | Leave a reply

Infestation of slugs in the UK a threat to cats and dogs

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 19, 2020

The warm and wet weather in the UK has been great for gardeners in one respect in that it has promoted growth. However, Guy Barter of the Royal Horticultural Society said that slugs have thrived in the mild, wet winter … Continue reading →

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Does passive smoking affect cats?

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

I am surprised that people use Google search to ask whether passive smoking affects domestic cats. Surely, it is obvious that it does or at least increases the risk of getting cancer. Why should domestic cats be excluded from passive … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged cancer, cat environment, dangers to cats, environmental abuse, feline cancer, human to cat relationship, passive smoking affects pets, passive smoking cats, passive smoking pets, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Spanish authorities have poisoned companion animals and wildlife with street disinfectant against coronavirus

PoC avatarPosted on April 1, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 1, 2020

SPAIN – NEWS/OPINION: It’s been reported that local authorities governing the Costa Del Sol and Costa Blanca areas have sprayed disinfectant solutions against the coronavirus whilst apparently being unaware that it is highly toxic to dogs, cats and other wildlife. … Continue reading →

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WARNING: Cat guardians should beware of cosmetics containing butylparaben

PoC avatarPosted on February 12, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 12, 2020

Some cosmetics such a moisturisers and suncreams contain butylparaben. This chemical helps preserve cosmetics. It is described as an ‘endocrine disruptor’. It behaves in a similar manner to hormones in the body. Some experts believe that parabens can mess with … Continue reading →

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Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are inside domestic cats and they are poisonous

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 6, 2020

A word first about per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We are told that they are everywhere and potentially harmful in high concentrations. Where do they come from? They are human-made chemicals found in a wide range of consumer products and … Continue reading →

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