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Why some dog flea treatments are dangerous to cats
Concentrated permethrin in some dog flea products can cause life-threatening poisoning in cats through direct application, a spill or close contact with a recently treated dog.
Get the answer →POPULAR QUESTION 02Is aloe vera safe for cats?
Aloe vera is not a cat-safe chewing plant. The latex beneath the leaf skin contains compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea and lethargy, while commercial aloe products may add other unsafe ingredients.
Get the answer →POPULAR QUESTION 03How cats drink without scooping water
Cats usually touch water with the upper surface of the tongue tip and lift rapidly, creating a liquid column that the jaws close around before gravity pulls it down.
Get the answer →POPULAR QUESTION 04Why your cat sleeps on you
A cat may sleep on you because you provide warmth, familiar scent, security and a predictable resting routine. The choice usually reflects comfort, but the whole pattern matters more than one cuddle.
Get the answer →POPULAR QUESTION 05Why are there bubbles in my cat’s water bowl?
Short-lived bubbles often come from pouring water, a fountain return or saliva after drinking. Persistent foam, film, slime, odour or repeated drooling deserves closer inspection.
Get the answer →POPULAR QUESTION 06Why Does My Cat's Nose Change From Wet to Dry?
A cat's nose can naturally change from wet to dry with sleep, grooming, drinking, room temperature and humidity. Nose moisture by itself cannot diagnose fever, dehydration or illness.
Get the answer →POPULAR QUESTION 07Grooming an arthritic cat more comfortably
Groom an arthritic cat in short, supported sessions on a non-slip surface. Work only where the cat stays comfortable, and treat reduced grooming as possible health information rather than laziness.
Get the answer →POPULAR QUESTION 08Why does my cat repeatedly walk away from food and return?
Some cats naturally eat several small meals, but repeatedly taking a few bites, walking away and returning can also reflect bowl discomfort, interruption, nausea, dental pain or competition.
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Can cats eat apple?
Plain flesh in tiny pieces can be an occasional treat; remove seeds, core and stem.
Read guide →Can cats eat banana?
Banana is not toxic in a tiny plain taste, but cats do not need it and the sugar and fibre can cause digestive upset.
Read guide →Can cats eat blueberries?
A tiny plain blueberry is not usually toxic, but cats do not need fruit and some will develop digestive upset.
Read guide →Can cats eat strawberries?
A tiny piece of plain strawberry is not usually toxic, but cats gain no nutritional need from it and sugar or fibre may upset digestion.
Read guide →Can cats eat watermelon?
A tiny seedless piece of watermelon flesh is not usually toxic, but rind and seeds should be removed and cats do not need the sugar.
Read guide →Can cats eat pumpkin?
Plain cooked pumpkin can be safe in a small amount, but it is not a universal treatment for constipation or diarrhoea.
Read guide →Can cats eat carrots?
A small piece of plain, soft-cooked carrot can be an occasional taste for many healthy cats, but raw hard chunks can be a choking hazard.
Read guide →Can cats eat cucumber?
A tiny fresh cucumber piece is generally low risk.
Read guide →Can cats eat peas?
A few plain cooked peas can be an occasional taste for many cats, but they are unnecessary and should not displace complete nutrition.
Read guide →Can cats eat broccoli?
A small soft piece of plain cooked broccoli is usually acceptable, though unnecessary.
Read guide →Can cats eat rice?
A small amount of plain fully cooked rice is not usually toxic, but cats do not need it and it should not replace animal-based complete food.
Read guide →Can cats eat oatmeal?
Plain cooked oats cooled to room temperature may be offered sparingly.
Read guide →Can cats eat eggs?
Fully cooked, plain egg can be an occasional small treat for many healthy cats. Raw egg, seasoning, butter and large portions are the parts to avoid.
Read guide →Can cats eat chicken?
Plain, fully cooked boneless chicken can be a small treat, but seasoned skin, cooked bones and chicken-only diets are unsafe choices.
Read guide →Can cats eat turkey?
Plain fully cooked boneless turkey can be a small treat, but skin, gravy, stuffing, seasoning and cooked bones are unsafe.
Read guide →Can cats eat beef?
Plain, thoroughly cooked lean beef can be a small occasional treat for many healthy cats, but it must be unseasoned and cannot replace complete cat food.
Read guide →Can cats eat salmon?
Plain fully cooked salmon can be a small treat, but bones, seasoning, smoked fish and salmon-only feeding create avoidable risks.
Read guide →Can cats eat tuna?
Plain tuna can be an occasional tiny treat for many healthy adult cats, but it is not a complete meal. Brine, oil, seasoning and a tuna-only habit create avoidable risks.
Read guide →Can cats eat sardines?
A small plain sardine can be an occasional treat, but choose one in water without added salt, oil, sauce or seasoning.
Read guide →Can cats eat shrimp?
Plain fully cooked shrimp can be a tiny occasional treat for many cats, but shell, tail, seasoning and raw shrimp should be avoided.
Read guide →Can cats eat cheese?
A tiny piece of plain cheese is not usually toxic, but many cats digest dairy poorly and cheese adds salt and calories without being needed.
Read guide →Can cats eat yogurt?
Yogurt is unnecessary for cats, and many adults digest lactose poorly. Flavoured products may also contain excess sugar or unsafe sweeteners.
Read guide →Can cats eat milk?
Water is the right everyday drink; adult cats commonly digest lactose poorly.
Read guide →Can cats eat bread?
A small bite of plain fully baked bread is not usually toxic, but it offers little benefit. Raw yeast dough and breads with unsafe additions are dangerous.
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