Category Archives: Cats

Hiss and Tell: True stories from the files of a cat shrink

by Pam Johnson-Bennett One of my favorite books. She has a whole series of cat psychology case study books. Delightful to read. Very educational. Meet Mambo, the cat who attacks his owner, but only on Sundays, and Bonsai, the cat … Continue reading

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Children and Allergies

There is growing evidence that having pets around babies and children is actually good for them, strengthening their immune systems against allergies. (source: Lafayette Animal Aid) See WebMD.com for more info: http://my.webmd.com/content/article/75/89692.htm

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Pregnant Women NOT at risk from cats

There is no reason to re-home your cats when you get pregnant. By simply washing your hands or wearing gloves when handling litter contents – you minimize the risk 100%. Toxoplasmosis is completely preventable with basic hygiene. The probability of … Continue reading

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Over the counter Flea Treatments warning

The EPA has been working with the company for some time to address the 7,100 complaints they have received from 1998 to 2003 about the drug causing illness in pets. The chemical that is likely causing the problem is pyrethrin. … Continue reading

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Chocolate is toxic to pets

Contains theobromine and caffeine, which can cause rapid heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, agitation, panting, excessive urination, tremors, confulsions and death. Baking chocolate is more concentrated than milk chocolate. Source: Animal Magazine.

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Does Your Cat Own You?

At the store, do you pick up the cat food and kitty litter before you pick out anything for yourself? Did you buy a video tape of fish swimming in an aquarium to entertain your cat? Do the Christmas cards … Continue reading

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