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Essential oils are toxic to cats and there have been reported cases of serious illnesses caused by tea tree oil and tea tree oil-based flea treatments and shampoos. [28] [29] [30] Many human foods are somewhat toxic to cats; theobromine in chocolate can cause theobromine poisoning, for instance, although few cats will eat chocolate.
Dr. Evan Ware, Medical Director of University Animal Hospital, says a cat in heat deserves the royal treatment. He recommends extra brushing and cuddling (if your cat is into it).
A cat pheromone is a chemical molecule, or compound, that is used by cats and other felids for communication. [1] These pheromones are produced and detected specifically by the body systems of cats and evoke certain behavioural responses. [1] [2] Cat pheromones are commonly released through the action of scent rubbing. [2]
Essential oils can be toxic when ingested or absorbed internally. Doses as low as 2 ml have been reported to cause clinically significant symptoms and severe poisoning can occur after ingestion of as little as 4 ml. [ 34 ] A few reported cases of toxic reactions like liver damage and seizures have occurred after ingestion of sage, hyssop, thuja ...
The risks for sick animals were 1.33% for dogs and 1.40% for cats. [43] Spaying and castrating cats and dogs may increase the risk of obesity if nutritional intake is not reduced to reflect the lower metabolic requirements of neutered animals. [44] In cats, a decrease in sex hormone levels seems to be associated with an increase in food intake ...
A cat’s sense of smell is over 10 times more acute than a human’s. So it’s essential to thoroughly clean the areas where the cat has sprayed. If they can still smell the old urine, they may ...
The most common form of sterilization in dogs and cats is surgical, spaying in females and castration in males. Non-surgical fertility control can either result in sterilization or temporary contraception and could offer a cheaper way to keep wild dog and cat populations under control. As of 2019, only contraceptives are commercially available.
Tips for Caring for a Blind Cat Cats who've lost their vision (for whatever reason) can still have amazing lives. It's important to make sure the world around them sets them up for success.