Whole Cat Care

Raw Cat Food and Salmonella: The Truth

Kayla — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:24:10 +0000

Salmonella in raw food recently made big news when Feline Pride, a New York based producer of raw food for felines, was prompted by the FDA to recall its Natural Chicken Formula due to salmonella. We humans are constantly warned about the dangers of raw poultry and salmonella. And rightly so–in humans it can cause fever, diarrhea, [...]

Cat Catches Swine Flu

Kayla — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:18:05 +0000

An orange tabby in Iowa is the first confirmed case of swine flu in cats. According to veterinarians, the cat caught swine flu from his caretakers. While this came as a surprise to some, any seasoned feline companion will tell you that it’s very common for cats to catch diseases from their caretakers–and vice versa! Beyond [...]

How to Grow Greens for Your Cat

Kayla — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:41:21 +0000

Even though cats are carnivores, it’s no secret that most cats enjoy an occasional nibble of grass. And why not–it’s full of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, fiber anti-oxidants, cholorphyll! Having cat grass around can help your furry baby prevent constipation, sooth stomach upset, prevent hairballs, and give your cat a boost of vitamins and minerals to keep [...]

5 Foods in Your Kitchen that are Toxic to Cats

Kayla — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:19:53 +0000

Some cats will beg for anything (see picture). My kitten Moonie has often begged for lettuce, green beans, bananas, tofu, and even bottle caps! Begging may be cute, but there are definitely some foods you should not feed your cat, no matter how much he begs! They are:

1. Onions and garlic

Onions contain a substance (N-propyl [...]