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Is Lavender Toxic to Cats?

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I wanted to know, is lavender toxic to cats? If it is classed as toxic to cats, what exactly does that mean? Is lavender safe to use around my cats?

I love lavender. I love the flowers, the scent, the color. I love everything about lavender, so imagine my delight when I recently won a gift bag full of lavender scented items. There was a lovely reed diffuser, body wash, moisturizer, even some laundry detergent. Then someone said, “I hope…

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Tabby Cats to be Celebrated on National Tabby Day

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When I heard about the first ever National Tabby Day, I knew I had to participate. A few years ago, I wrote a post called The Glorious Tabby Cat. That post continues to be my most popular post of all time so I know there are lots of people out there who…

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How to Prevent Cat Hairballs

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Hairballs are the by-product of your cat doing what they do naturally - grooming. Learn the best ways to prevent hairballs.

If you have had a cat for any length of time, you have most likely experienced it. You are sound asleep when you are jolted awake by the sound of your cat hacking, gagging and retching. You know when you turn on the light you will be greeted by the sight of a…

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Does Your Pet Have a Protein Intolerance?

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When I first started feeding my cats a homemade raw diet, I used Dr. Lisa Pierson’s chicken recipe from catinfo.org. Once I had my grinder, the recipe was pretty easy, especially the more I made it. This website doesn’t talk about rotating proteins so my cats ate chicken for probably…

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Are Pet Rats a Good Fit for Me?

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You've seen the cute videos and think you want pet rats. Learn the inside scoop on the pros and cons of owning pet rats to see if they are a good fit.

Welcome to my new monthly series featuring pocket pets, birds and reptiles. Each month, an expert will give you the pros and cons to help you decide if a particular pet is a good fit for you. I’m excited to have Abby Chesnut as my first guest, telling you about…

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Feline Chin Acne: Does Your Cat Have It?

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Feline chin acne is a fairly common condition in cats. It can effect any cat regardless of age, sex, or breed. Learn the symptoms and treatment.

As a foster for hundreds of cats and kittens over a period of more than five years, I learned a great deal about a lot of diseases and ailments. One I had not heard of prior to fostering was feline chin acne. I was fostering my now adopted cat, Ocean,…

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