Cat Lovers Digest

Garden Dangers for Pets

In addition to poisonous plants, gardens can pose a number of poisoning hazards. Be a garden guardian—keep these substances away from pets. Baits Rodent, snail and slug baits are often used to keep pests at bay. But if ingested, these poisons are extremely harmful to pets. They are highly toxic and, without immediate veterinary attention, [...]

If You Think Your Pet’s Been Poisoned

In the event of a pet poisoning emergency, remain calm. It’s important that you keep a level head so that you can properly assess the situation and communicate clearly with your veterinarian. Scan the Surroundings Get a handle on the situation by following these guidelines:  Safely remove any remaining poisonous material from your pet’s [...]

Cats and Spraying

Anytime your cat backs himself up to a door or other object in your house, lifts his tail, and releases urine – you have a problem. This problem is known as spraying, and is very common with intact cats kept indoors. Even though it is a very annoying problem, it’s a problem that can be [...]

Nail Trimming

Have you ever tried to clip an animal’s nails that has suddenly turned into a ferocious spitting, biting hairball? One that seems to have eight paws and is slipperier than a squirming snake? Have you come out of the procedure with more cuts and scratches than nails clipped? It has happened to many cat owners, [...]