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Human Food Toxic To Cats-What Not To Feed Cats

Human food toxic to cats

Milk is listed as a food/drink unsafe for cats, this is because many cats have an intolerance to lactose which can cause gastrointestinal upset. Some cats can consume small amounts of milk. Liver is another sometimes food as it contains high levels of vitamin A which can be toxic to cats. Raw bones can be … Read more

Do Hypoallergenic Cats Exist?

Do hypoallergenic cats exist?

Cat allergy facts Between 10-20% of the world’s population is allergic to household pets. A large proportion of cats surrendered to shelters are from allergic pet owners. Up to 25% of Rex cats that need assistance from rescue organisations are there because their new owners cannot cope with their allergic reaction to their Rex cat. … Read more

Cat Flea Products – Everything You Need To Know

Cat flea products

Today we are swamped with a huge number of flea products which can be somewhat confusing for cat owners. No that no flea control method will work if you don’t treat your house and garden at the same time. As only 5% of fleas actually live on your cat, the rest of the flea population is in the environment, both cat and home must be treated at the same time.

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Removing Hair Mats From Cats

Removing mats from a cat's coat

Mats are solid clumps of tangled fur and longhaired cats, in particular, can be prone to matting if they are not brushed regularly. These are not just unsightly but actually cause pain and discomfort to your cat. As the hair mats, it forms a clump which eventually begins to pull on the skin. The longer the mat remains, the larger and more painful it becomes.

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Do Cats Need A Bath?

Do cats need a bath?

Most cats do not require a regular bath as they are exceptionally clean animals who as any cat owner would know, can happily spend hours a day grooming themselves. Unlike many breeds of dog, I have found that cats don’t typically have much of an odour except for a warm fur smell, which is not unpleasant.

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How To Care For A Cat

How to care for a cat

Cats are a popular pet because they are relatively easy to care for, they don’t need a daily walk, they are clean and they don’t need a lot of space. They are mostly self-sufficient animals who require only a few basics to keep them happy, healthy and well cared for.

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What to Do When You Can’t Afford A Vet

What to do if you can't afford a veterinarian?

People regularly join our forums seeking medical advice on a sick pet they can’t afford veterinary care for. Unfortunately, nobody online, not even veterinarians can safely diagnose a sick pet via the Internet. The only way to obtain proper medical care is to see a veterinarian. But what does the pet owner do if they … Read more

Excessive Tear Production & Tear Staining in Cats

Excessive tear production in cats

What causes tear staining in cats?

Also known as epiphora, tear staining is caused by an abnormal overflow of tears from the eyes, which often results in unsightly staining of the fur around the eyes. There are several causes for this including:

  • Infection
  • Irritants (such as cigarette smoke or chemicals)
  • Allergies
  • Foreign matter
  • Abnormal eyelashes (known as distichiasis)
  • Abnormal tear ducts
  • Plastic food bowls

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