Poisons, toxic substances for dogs and prevention
Being a cat owner requires you to spend time utilizing preventive measures to keep your cat safe and healthy. They can be magnets for trouble, after all, and it falls to you to minimize the fallout. If you have a cat with a penchant for exploring outside, one of your key actions is to help […]
As the temperatures hover at sweltering, it’s time for the inevitable discussion about those nasty, blood-sucking bugs that just love to feed off of our cats and dogs…that’s right, fleas. Fleas are not only annoying, but they can also cause a whole host of problems for your pets: Skin Irritation The most common problem associated
Let’s face it, cats are adorably manipulative. From time to time, we become powerless against their sad eyes and hungry meows, and just can’t resist giving them a treat of ‘people food.’ But, before you give in to your feline friend’s demands, be sure you know which foods are purr-fectly safe and which can do
While warm weather brings sunshine, backyard barbecues, and more time outside, it also brings along with it a veritable army of insects – ants, mosquitoes, roaches, wasps, fleas, ticks, and other creepy-crawlies begin to invade our yards and homes. For pet parents, dealing with irritating insects can be rather tricky. Oftentimes, the chemicals, poisons, insecticides,
As online shopping becomes more common, the risk of purchasing counterfeit pet pesticides is also increasing—and counterfeiters are very good at looking legit. Would you be able to spot a fake? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, online shopping has increased from 4% to 10% of all retail sales over the past 10 years. But,
While you’re planning what to plant in your outdoor garden this spring, why not create a wonderful, fun, and safe indoor garden for your cat to enjoy, too! By carefully selecting cat-safe plants, you can create a miniature oasis for your furry friend to enjoy. Not only will it provide them with a sense of
Deciding to foster one cat is a big commitment, but it pales in comparison to fostering a litter of kittens. Fostering kittens takes a lot of time, energy, and patience – but it’s extremely worth it! By fostering, you’re giving those little ones the best chance for success in life, and it’s more likely they’ll find
Essential oils are a hot topic these days and there is a lot of interest in using them with our pets. But, just because something is natural does not mean it is safe. Arsenic, opium, and mercury are natural – but you don’t want these things lying around your home! Essential oils can be a
There are many kinds of food and flowers that humans enjoy which are unsafe, even deadly, for our feline friends. Lilies are no exception. If your cat comes into contact with certain types of lilies, it can make him seriously ill. Even sniffing the pollen of some lilies can land your furriest friend in the
Most cat parents are aware of the most common items that are poisonous to our feline friends — chocolate, grapes & raisins, onions, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners like those found in sugar-free gum and candy. But, as responsible pet guardians, we should make ourselves aware of the extensive list of dangers that can be found
