Most cats are fastidious creatures and are careful about what they eat. Poisoning in cats is therefore generally rare. It is the young inquisitive cat or kitten that is most at risk of eating harmful plants, particularly household ones. Many toxic plants are irritants: they cause localized inflammation of the…
A large house cat should be too heavy for an owl. Generally speaking, cats and kittens that weigh 5 pounds and under are at some risk of owl attack. But, while an owl may not be able to carry a larger animal, it can still attack one. First of all,…
It also suffers from the same cat claw problem as chenille. As a general rule, fabrics with a really tight weave are the best bets for pet-friendly upholstery. Claws are less likely to cause damage and the hair will be easier to remove than on a fabric with a looser…
This is a great way for your cat to safely explore the outdoors while also providing lots of ventilation for their litter box. Keep in mind though that depending on where you live, an outdoor cat litter box is only ideal during warmer months. It’s still highly recommended to have…
Though most cases of cat diarrhea resolve in a matter of hours or days without intervention, cats who have it for more than a few days, or that show more severe signs (such as vomiting, appetite loss, bloody stools, watery stools or tiredness), should be seen by a veterinarian immediately.…
1. Sprinkle a thin layer of clumping cat litter over the muddy areas in your yard, allowing the litter to absorb as much of the moisture as it can. Sprinkle a thin layer of clumping cat litter over the muddy areas in your yard, allowing the litter to absorb as…
Cat pee can kill your plants if there is too much of it. The cat pee contains urea that will act as a fertilizer and release nitrogen into the soil. But too much of it will cause fertilizer burn. The pee will also contain salt that will build up in…
– Griseofulvin is more effective if given with a fat, such as a knob of butter, because this enhances absorption into the blood stream. … – Griseofulvin should not be given to pregnant cats because it causes deformities in the kittens in the womb. … – As a precaution, it…
Cat urine contains uric acid, which can last in carpets, fabrics and wood for years! Although baking soda, vinegar, soap, and hydrogen peroxide may neutralize the odors temporarily, a humid day can cause the uric acid to recrystallize, and the infamous “cat odor” will return. Here are some options to…
This excess fuel ignites in the exhaust, which causes the car to have difficulty starting. The catalytic converter can also be so clogged that the engine cant gets the emissions out of the engine, but the engine will most often start for 2-3 seconds in this case. The catalytic converter…