Dia-what? Diazinon (Other names for diazinonare Knox-out, Dianon and Basudin) insecticide en acaricide that can be found in some brands of flea/tick treatments, or flea-collars. It may be a good idea to watch out for this insecticide if you buy flea treatment for your cat (or dog) and to use this treatment with care. Nervous … Continue reading »
Did you know that paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) and aspirin is very dangerous to dogs and cats? With dogs it can take up to 7,5 hours before one half of the paracetamol and aspirin has left the body. Because it the body breaks it down so slow, there’s a much bigger chance of an overdose, … Continue reading »
Most cats go crazy by the little red dot from the laser light toy that you can buy in several pet-stores. Your cat will chase it like there is no tomorrow. Lots of fun! But the laser toy also has a bad side… A laser toy is not a toy your cat can play with … Continue reading »
Anti-flea products for dogs, are for dogs and aren’t meant for cats. Here is why… Some anti-flea products for dogs that have to be given on the skin are highly toxic for cats. Because it contains permethrin and insecticide. This material/substance belongs to the pyrethroids which are very toxic to cats. It’s that toxic that … Continue reading »
I know I had a post about it before. But you can never be too safe! You can read part 12 here. Safety first! Because both salmonella and Escherichia coli (E. coli) can lead to food poisoning, use care when handling raw meat and follow proper thawing techniques. Barring mishandling, neither salmonella or e. coli … Continue reading »
As a cat I live an interesting life I’m not as lazy as humans seem to think But that might just be because I live outside In a world fraught with danger There is a reason many of us are up at night Humans are usually asleep when it’s dark And with less vehicles driving … Continue reading »
This is a perfect post. It’s been over 26 celcius degrees today. I’m slowly melting away on this couch, and I don’t dare to go outside in the sun. Both my cats don’t know what to do with this heat. Thank god I have a fan and a freezer. Also read Sunbathing Hazards. How Does … Continue reading »
Dogs pant up to 300 times a minute to cool themselves, but if you see your cat panting it may be a medical emergency — and your alarmbells should be ringing. While sometimes it can just be from extreme anxiety, it can also be a sign of respiratory or cardiovascular problems, warranting an immediate call … Continue reading »
This post is based on my earlier post from Yesterday. Can Cats Be Vegetarians? Also read Poisonous Human Food and Additived To Avoid In Cat Food And Supplements. If you want to mix vegetables with a raw meat diet, use a total of two tablespoons (28 gr) of vegetables per pound of meat. And watch … Continue reading »
