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Cat in 40 degree C weather

Should cats be kept indoors during the heatwave?

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 18, 2022

Yes, ideally domestic cats should be kept indoors during the heatwave in the UK if practical and appropriate depending on other factors. This is because all the experts say that the best way to keep the inside of your home … continue reading…

Posted in sunscreen | Tagged cat heat stroke, indoor cat, responsible cat ownership, sunblock cream, sunburn | 2 Replies
White cat in sun in danger of sunburnt ear flaps

Sunscreen for cats and dogs is not a gimmick – ingredients to avoid

PoC avatarPosted on July 15, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 15, 2022

Sunscreen for cats and dogs is not a gimmick. It is a serious business and veterinarians recommend you use it in protecting your companion animal but there are dangers and it is advised to not use products for humans as … continue reading…

Posted in sunburn | Tagged BVA, cat ownership, cat welfare, dog welfare, sun cream, sunburn, sunscreen, veterinarians
Jacqueline Fernandez with her white flat-faced Persian with tear duct overflow causing staining

Why do white cats get eye boogers, sunburned and white hair?

PoC avatarPosted on May 29, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 29, 2022

There are three questions in the title. I will answer them in reverse order! Why do white cats have white fur? Cats which are completely white have a gene in their genetic makeup which is called the dominant white gene. … continue reading…

Posted in white | Tagged cat genetics, Clogged Tear Duct of a Cat, dominant white gene, flat-faced persian, genetics, sunburn, tear duct overflow, white cats
White cat with amputated ears

What is solar dermatitis in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 26, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2021

In cats, solar dermatitis is a recurrent skin disease caused by exposure to sunlight leading to sunburn. It is most often seen in white cats or cats with white noses and white ears. It is a recurrent inflammation which may … continue reading…

Posted in solar dermatosis | Tagged bicolor cats, cancer, cat ears, cat health, cat health care, damaged ears, solar dermatitis, solar dermatosis, sunburn, sunscreen, tattooing cats, white cats | Leave a reply
Fluff was sunburned and had to have his ear flaps removed due to skin cancer

Do cats get sunburned? Yes, and skin cancer sometimes.

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2021

Yes, cats do get sunburned sometimes. We see this quite a lot on the Internet and it is particularly relevant at the moment in many parts of the world where it’s very hot. The interesting aspect of domestic cats getting … continue reading…

Posted in sunburn | Tagged cancer, cat ears, cat health, cat health care, DNA, dominant white gene, feline cancer, sunburn, UV light, white cats | Leave a reply
White cat with amputated ears because of cancer

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
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