Cats can and do eat cockroaches on occasion, yes. Roaches are not considered to be toxic or harmful, but I think we can both agree it’s not a habit we should encourage. Cats have been used as a form of pest control for centuries. Most cats will enjoy chasing and hunting roaches, they are the […]
Most ferns make for great house plants, and the Boston Fern is one of the more attractive, easy to care for, and fun ferns to have around the home. If you share your home with a cat, however – or a dog for that matter – you need to check that your Boston Fern doesn’t […]
Fiddle leaf figs are going through something of a popularity surge at the moment. It’s hard to flick through a trendy home decor magazine or website without seeing one of these magnificent plants in the home. If you have pets in the home, however, you always need to check that a plant doesn’t pose a […]
It’s the dread of any cat owner – thinking or finding out that our cats are sick. We love our little balls of fluff, and I’m sure you’ll agree it’s quite distressing when they’re ill because it’s so hard to read how much pain they’re in. It’s often up to us to pick up on […]
If you have cicadas near your home you’ll know about it because they are noisy insects. It’s hard for most cats to resist chasing these little critters, so you’re right to ask, “Are cicadas poisonous to cats?” The good news is that while cicadas look a little menacing, they don’t bite, sting, or possess any […]
Seeing a bunch of lightning bugs – aka fireflies – flying around in a clear night sky is a cool sight But these little glow bugs pack quite the toxic punch. So, if you’re wondering; are lightning bugs poisonous to cats? The answer is – Yes, they are. Lightning bugs possess a chemical that is […]
Is eggnog safe for cats? Can cats drink eggnog? Will they get sick if they do have some? You’re right to ask these questions before going ahead and letting your cat lap up some of this festive drink. I love Christmas, but with the festive season comes a lot of changes around the home. There […]
Being a lifelong pet owner, I’ve had my battles with pet odors. But happy to say I’ve always managed to keep my house smelling fresh without exposing my pets to any harmful cleaning products. As pet owners, we should always check the products we’re using are safe to use around our pets, which brings up […]
I’m sure I am not alone when I say that slugs are horrible little critters. They make a mess around the garden, eat my plants and flowers, and the last thing I want to do is come across one when I’m in my yard. If you frequently see slugs in and around your yard, you’re […]
I always know summertime is underway when I start spotting ladybugs, or ladybirds as they’re also called around the garden. As a cat owner, and a curious cat at that, it raises the question – are ladybugs poisonous to cats? The answer to this question is, “No” ladybugs are not poisonous to cats. But, ladybugs […]