There are probably many cat owners who wish our cats could talk to us for one reason or another. Unfortunately, as we know, cats cannot talk, which means there is no way they can verbally tell us when or why they are in pain or danger. This means it is up to us to know…
It is common knowledge that chocolate and dogs are a dangerous duo, but have you wondered what happens when a cat eats chocolate? Chocolate poses a great threat to cats just as much as it does to dogs. Just a small amount of chocolate is toxic to cats. Knowing the signs and symptoms of chocolate…
Weed is much more widespread and accessible these days, with legislation being more relaxed on its medicinal and recreational use. That said, if you have been prescribed medical marijuana for pain or disease management or enjoy weed recreationally, you should not let it within reach of your pets. Animals are doubly affected by the psychoactive…
Phenylpropanolamine is a drug that can be used for cats to treat urinary incontinence. Phenylpropanolamine is referred to as PPA. If your cat consumes too much of this medication, they can experience poisoning. Prescribing phenylpropanolamine for cats can only be done by a veterinarian, as mild deviations from the directed dosage can be life-threatening. This…
If your cat gets sick, can they take human antibiotics? The tricky answer is it depends. Antibiotics are drugs used in treating bacterial infections. This class of drugs may be used in killing bacteria, but the mechanism they use to achieve this aim is almost always different. Most antibiotics work by inhibiting the creation of…
