Cats are very sensitive to most medications. Pain relievers that humans and dogs are prescribed can be toxic to cats. They can be up to 5 times more sensitive to NSAIDs (Non-steriodal Anti-inflammatories) than dogs. NSAIDs relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme, cyclooxeygenase, which produces prostoglandins, fatty acid compounds that have various hormone-life effects. Prostoglandins […]
Farm animals may live on a working farm or they may be pets in someone’s backyard. Some people enjoy having a pet that’s just a little different. Others end up with a farm animal as a pet after they rescued a homeless animal. Although farm animals are not your typical pet, they can be very […]
Most cats like to hide at times, and usually in some unlikely places – the clothes dryer, your mattress, under the covers, your closet, hampers, behind or under appliances (sometimes inside), boxes, paper bags and the bookcase to name a few. Cats have very flexible bodies and are able to fit in many tight places. […]
