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 →
Is cereal okay for cats? The answer must be, yes, provided there are no raisons or chocolate and the milk is lactose free! And not much is eaten.
Continue reading →Something as innocuous as air fresheners may be harming our domestic cat companions. More research is needed.
Continue reading →“He’s just so greedy. He just scrounges for food like a dog, and when I’ve fed him he’s still hungry. He’ll go through the bins like he’s never been fed in his life. He does it all the time.”Bea Picture: … Continue reading →
It is believed that caracals are eating rats which populate the vineyards of Cape Town. The vineyards don’t use rat poison but they host businesses such as hotels and restaurants which do use it.
Continue reading →If you know for sure that a black widow spider has bitten your cat you have to take her to a veterinarian as an emergency i.e. within the next 30 minutes. The bites of black widow (and brown recluse) spiders … Continue reading →
