Thyroid cancer in humans and hyperthyroidism in cats are on the rise. Hyperthyroidism in cats is usually caused by a benign tumor. The link between the diseases appears to be PBDEs (poloybrominated diphenyl ethers) used as flame retardants in many types of consumer products such as furniture, pajamas, other clothing and so on. Samples of […]
Remember that famous line spoken by Sassy the cat to Chance the dog in the movie “Homeward Bound” – Cats rule and dogs drool.” Well, it’s not entirely true, cats can be “droolers” too. If your cat dribbles when content or kneading you or playing with a catnip toy, it’s usually normal behavior. However, drooling […]
All living things on earth require water to survive. Although cats’ ancestors were desert creatures, they need to drink water to maintain body functions and good health. In the wild, cats would spray urine to mark their territories and to protect buried food. Water sources were impossible to mark, making cats very cautious when drinking. […]
