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Specific feline diseases and other health-related issues. Includes information on feline nutrition and raw feeding as it impacts diabetes, kidney failure, urinary tract and bladder problems, inflammatory bowel disease and more.

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Bits ‘n Bites: Lion Footage, Cardboard Castles, and Vaccinations

CatCentric Posted on January 10, 2014 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Here are some of the internet’s most interesting and popular cat related articles and videos collected and shared during this past week. Enjoy! (To see more fun videos, fascinating stories and adorable pics, just visit our FB page!) 4 January: … Continue reading →

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Posted in Behavior, Health Issues, Nutrition, Regulations | Tagged bits_n_bites, friday_facebook | Leave a reply

Metronadizole (Flagyl, “Metro”): Genotoxic and potentially carcinogenic.

CatCentric Posted on January 9, 2014 by Tracy DionMarch 20, 2016

This post was written by Laurie Goldstein. Is your kitty on the antibiotic metronadizole (also called flagyl)? This is not intended to scare people, but it’s important information that needs to be carefully considered… metronadizole is potentially carcinogenic both to … Continue reading →

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April’s Facebook News Round-up!

CatCentric Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In case you missed any, here are the stories we discussed in April. Please note that with the increased Facebook activity, only stories related to CatCentric.org’s categories are listed; to find the feel-good stories, awesome wild-life happenings and adorable pics, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Behavior, General Care, Health Issues, Miscellaneous, Nutrition | Tagged AHVMF, AMC, carrageenan, Dr._Zoran, FB_monthly_roundup, hairballs, hyperT, hyperthyroidism, Morris_Foundation, pet_food_stamps, play_therapy, Purdue_vaccination_study, trauma_centers | Leave a reply

Today is World Spay / Neuter Day!

CatCentric Posted on February 26, 2013 by Tracy DionJune 9, 2016

Today is World Spay/Neuter Day. All across America and beyond, a variety of organizations and individuals are sponsoring events and offering discounted and free spay and neuter surgeries. This article on the PRWEB has some interesting information on the history … Continue reading →

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Posted in Behavior, General Care, Health Issues | Tagged feral, world_spay_neuter | 2 Replies

Cats, carbs, and calories: An obligate carnivore’s perspective.

CatCentric Posted on February 23, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

In going back over my notes for the last month or so, I realized I published but never introduced my latest article, “Cats, carbs, and calories: An obligate carnivore’s perspective.” This piece was written in response to the confusion that … Continue reading →

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Kibble: A visual illustration of ingredients.

CatCentric Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Rodney Habib, of Planet Paws Pet Essentials, created this info-graphic in his own kitchen to help pet food consumers understand what really goes into the creation of kibble products. Take a close look at these ingredients. Ground corn (lots of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Commercial Foods, Health Issues, Nutrition | Tagged kibble, Rodney_Habib, top_ten_diseases, VPI | 2 Replies

“Enhanced” meats; more common than you might think.

CatCentric Posted on May 17, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 18, 2015

One of my most common cautions to prey model feeders and grinders who home-prepare their cats’ foods is to be very careful the meats they purchase are not “enhanced.” Adjectives like ‘injected’, ‘added flavor’, ‘more tender’, ‘seasoned’, and ‘juicier’ are … Continue reading →

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Posted in Health Issues, Home-Prepared Foods | Tagged beef, chicken, enhanced, home_prepared, meat, pork, poultry, sodium | Leave a reply

Some thoughts about talking to your vet reference your raw-feeding practices.

CatCentric Posted on March 26, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Over the years, I’ve been party to many discussions on the topic of total transparency at the vet’s office. Do we tell our vet we raw-feed our beloved kitties and risk the censure that’s likely to result, as well as … Continue reading →

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The FDA’s “Safe Handling of Pet Food in the Home” PSA

CatCentric Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tracy DionOctober 13, 2015

Today, the FDA published a video that’s a total must-see for every cat, dog, horse, bird… heck, if you own any flavor of pet, you should see this video. There are several points of interest to note. First – and … Continue reading →

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Fact: Taurine is only one of eleven feline essential amino acids.

CatCentric Posted on December 1, 2011 by Tracy DionNovember 18, 2016

Many pet owners know that cats require taurine in their diet. Most, however, are unaware that taurine is only one of eleven currently identified essential amino acids. Over twenty amino acids are required for a balanced feline diet, but most … Continue reading →

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Posted in Health Issues, Nutrition, Random Facts | Tagged amino_acids, arginine, carnitine, feline_nutrition, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, taurine, threonine, tyrosine, tyrptophan, valine | 1 Reply

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