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This page is produced to give all cat-lovers little-known or hard-to-find information that we come across.
Lilies could be fatal to your cat!
Lilies are extremely poisonous to cats but this is still not widely publicised. Signs of poisoning can include continued vomiting, blindness, paralysis, renal failure, coma and death. It is not only the ingestion of the plant that can cause problems, but also brushing past the flower and then grooming the pollen from the fur can have the same effect.
All members of the lily family are dangerous although the most hazardous types of lily are: the Easter Lily (Lilium Longiflorum), the Tiger Lily (Lilium Tigrinum), the Rubrum Lily (Lilium Speciosum), the Stargazer Lily (Lilium Orientalis), the Japanese Show Lily (Lilium Lancifolium), Asiatic Lilies and species of the Day Lily (Hemerocalis), but do take care with all types of lily.
Lilies are becoming increasingly popular in bouquets and incidents of poisoning are also increasing according to the RSPCA. Use your common sense when dealing with lilies and avoid including them in bouquets. The RSPCA is currently campaigning for clearer labeling about the dangers to cats on bouquets and plants.
For more information on lilies & other toxic plants click here Toxic Plants
Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome (FCK)
Link to a very informative breeder page on FCK FCK
Allergy Remedies
One in ten people suffer from pet allergies. Here are some links to some allergy remedies.
Allerpet/C is applied directly onto your cat & cleanses the coat of saliva & dander.
PetalClense is a liquid which is also applied onto your cat. AirClense is an aerosol spray containing eucalyptus & ylang ylang which claims to capture airborne allergens.
The Electronic Air Purifier claims to reduce airborne allergens & help eliminate bad odours, viruses, germs & bacteria.
Cleanaer disperses charged particles into the air which bind onto the allergens & removes them.
The Imutest Cat Allergy Test Kit is a home test kit to check to see if your cat is causing your allergies.
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