A Michael Broad Blog
House plants safe for cats is the opposite to house plants toxic to cats, obviously. I have built a page about plants poisonous to cats in general. Today, 17th Nov. 2010, I thought that it would be easier for visitors if I simply listed a short selection of popular house plants that we know …
by Briana Jackson (Valdosta, Georgia, USA) I got a new kitten. One of my other kittens found her on our backyard porch. We finally got her in the house but we don’t know where or who she came from. She has a big bloated or swollen belly and she has a red anus and …
Evamist Spray – photo believed to be in public domain 25th August 2010 – United States: Evamist is a spray that delivers a low dose of estrogen through a woman’s skin and thence to the bloodstream, to reduce hot flushes during menopause – not my area of expertise! The spray is used on the …
Chocolate Cupcake with Cat on Top – Photo by freakgirl It’s Easter. Piles of chocolate. We love chocolate but cats and chocolate are a recipe for disaster. The same goes for dogs. Easter is a time for celebration and the weather starts to become more acceptable in the UK. So some good vibes. We …
The complicating factor in respect of a cat flea pill is that there are pills for dogs and cats only and there are pills for cats and dogs. In addition some are animal weight sensitive, meaning they might be toxic to smaller cats or dogs. The complication is that the dog pills must not …
There is an antidote to paracetamol poisoning in cats. Some people take overdoses of paracetamol. An antidote has been developed and is available at (some?) hospitals. Cats are not that infrequently poisoned, either deliberately or accidentally. A cat might chew on a paracetamol tablet if it is left lying around. Painkillers for humans should …
Furby and Lola say practice safe laundry Furby on the washing machine Always check INSIDE the dryer Today I received an email from a friend who did the unthinkable. She killed her one year old cat. It wasn’t intentional. Her cat did what a lot of exploring cats do and climbed into her clothes …
