UV rays from our harsh Aussie sun don’t discriminate. Whilst skin pigmentation and thick hair do afford sun protection by providing a physical barrier to UV rays for some cats. It’s the cats that don’t have thick hair that we need to be more mindful about. Fair skinned and cats with white coats are more […]
When the warmer weather approaches, it is important to keep in mind how it effects your pets. If you are dreaming up that hot summers day road trip with your mate, you need to ensure the air conditioner is on and there is adequate ventilation in the car. Always have fresh water available. If you […]
It’s not lost on us that the internet is full of videos of people sneaking cucumbers behind their cats to see how high they can jump and how frightened they can become! So the question is why are cats so scared of cucumbers? Well, of course we can’t know why so many cats react with […]
My cat loves change. Said no one ever! Cats tend to like a predictable routine and familiar spaces. However, the reality is most cats will need to undergo a house move at some stage in their life. We know they won’t love it, but how can we make the transition as seamless as possible? I’ve […]
Your cat has come home with a wound. What should you do? Firstly, do a tip to tail check to see what you’re dealing with. Deep cuts through the skin exposing underlying tissue and puncture wounds such as from a tooth or nail may require veterinary attention. In the first instance, it’s best to jump […]
Just because your cat loves to eat tuna, doesn’t mean it’s good for them! Fish is a great source of protein, but a cat’s diet with a high proportion of human grade canned tuna can have many problems. Here’s some of them: It’s nutritionally deficient – it lacks essential vitamins and minerals that cats need, […]
As humans who live in a hot country. We love summer, those hot days swimming in the shimmering ocean, BBQ’s under the shade of a tree and cooling down with a dip in the pool. But summer can be hard on our pets. Especially, our cats. With no way to keep themselves cool, we must […]
Paracetamol is a safe and commonly used pain reliever for humans. However, the same is not true for our pets. Cats and dogs are not little humans and paracetamol can be a death sentence for our pets. Cats – never okay to give paracetamol Cats are so sensitive to paracetamol that even half a tablet […]
Fertilisers are toxic to both cats and dogs. However, most cases of poisoning happen to dogs, mainly due to their scavenging nature. Fertilisers generally contain nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium which can vary in what is added to the fertiliser. These agents are added to kill plants, insects and fungi. Signs seen after ingestion depend on […]