Firemen Revive Cats With Baby Oxygen Masks

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
Seven cats were trapped in a burning house in High Wycombe, Bucks and were found lying unconcious in the smoke filled building.  Luckily for them help was at hand in the form of some quick thinking firemen.  They used oxygen masks designed for babies to revive the cats.  Six of the cats survived, [...]

Cats Ruining Your Christmas Tree ?

To your cats it’s just another new, shiny, interesting thing to explore.  To you, of course, it’s your Christmas tree.  It takes hours to get it looking just so, and in a few short seconds, it’s ruined!
If you have a real tree, you should be aware that the needles are toxic to pets, so you [...]

Cat’s Face Re-Attached

Boston, Tuesday, 9th December, 2008
Edgar, a four year old female cat, had her face surgically re-attached by a Boston Vet on Tuesday.
It’s believed that she may have hidden under a car bonnet to escape the cold weather.
She was missing for three days and was found at home, in her litter box, with her face skinned and [...]

Human Foods That are Poisonous to Cats

This is not a comprehensive list, if you know of any more, please let me know.
Onions (raw, cooked or powder), garlic, tomatoes, raw potatoes, grapes, raisins, milk and other dairy products, chocolate, baby food, alcohol, bones, coffee, tea, caffeine, citrus oil, dog food, fat trimmings, vitamin supplements containing iron, large amounts of liver, macadamia nuts, [...]

Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Infection - U.R.T.I.

This is one of the most common and highly contagious feline diseases.  It can very very unpleasant and nasty.  As the virus is airborne is can affect all the cats of a household and any cats in the general area.
The symptoms include:
sneezing, runny nose, general lethargy, excessive salivation, loss of appetite, nasal discharge and conjunctivitis.
Upper [...]