Yes, cats can get bitten by brown recluses spiders in the USA where this poisonous spider is found (see map). In fact, domestic and feral cats are (1) curious and excellent predators and (2) insects are on their list of … Continue reading →
This is an extraordinary example of cat abuse carried out flagrantly with a complete disregard for the law. Fox News in Illinois tells us that a cat owner, Leslie Till, was on her front porch and her cat, Clarence, was … Continue reading →
“Check your household products for ingredients and make a note if one or more contains benzalkonium chloride as it could save your cat from poisoning.” Benzalkonium chloride is another ingredient in household products of many kinds which is poisonous to … Continue reading →
Nowadays we are all accustomed to the e-cigarette vaping device. The cartridges for the device contain nicotine which is very toxic to cats and other harmful chemicals. “A common ingredient in e-cigarettes, propylene glycol, can lead to red blood cell … Continue reading →
This is a pet subject of mine. You can’t see it, feel it or smell it but it is dangerous and it affects us and our cat companions. I have written about this before. However, a recent article on the … Continue reading →
A link has been found between a modern flame retardant and cats who suffer from hyperthyroidism. This must be concerning to cat guardians. Back in the 1970s manufacturers began to use flame retardants in polyurethane foam in furniture (and other … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
Ruby, a little Turkish Van-type cat, licked a Himalayan salt lamp because it tasted good and became seriously ill. She was poisoned by the salt which caused her brain to swell. This caused neurological problems such as ‘walking really strangely’ … Continue reading →
My cat has paint on his paws because he walked in paint. I want to remove it safely so what do I do? This is the fictional scenario. It depends on the paint. A lot of paints are water based. … Continue reading →
Peppermint, an essential oil, is a deterrent to skunks, raccoons, some rodents and squirrels but it is toxic and dangerous to domestic cats. If it is absorbed or ingested by a cat it is metabolised by the liver. Domestic cats … Continue reading →
