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 […]
Lilies toxic to cats – Fact or fiction?
Lilies are beautiful, they smell great, they come in a variety of colours but did you know, they are highly toxic to cats. In fact, eating the smallest amount can cause their kidneys to fail, and even with intensive therapy, sadly, many cats die. All parts of the plant including the pollen are considered toxic […]
Cats, Pregnancy and Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called ‘Toxoplasma gondii’. Its main host is the cat but also affects livestock and humans. Not many cat carers think about this, until they’re pregnant. How do humans get Toxoplasmosis? There are a few ways to be infected, lets start with the most common: • eating undercooked meat […]
Is your pet drinking more water?
The first sign that your pet may be drinking more is that you notice you’re filling the water bowl more often than usual. There could be frequent trips to the toilet, or a pet that used to hold their bladder all night no longer can. The amount of water that your fur kid drinks is […]