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 […]
Here is a partial list of flowers, plants and trees toxic to cats. For a complete listing, please go to the ASPCA website Aloe Amaryllis Yew Apple and Crabapple trees Apricot Tree Lilly Family of plants Asparagus Fern Avocado Azalea Baby’s Breath Bird of Paradise Boxwood Ivy Family of plants Buttercup Caladium Gardenia/Cape Jasmine Privet […]
Dehydration is the abnormal loss of body fluids – water and electrolytes. Electrolytes are electrically charged salt ions and are found in all cells. They are necessary for all body functions of cells and organs, especially kidneys, heart and nerves. Dehydration, if not checked, is extremely dangerous, and can result in kidney damage. When the […]
