Monday, February 16, 2009

Something Special to Make You Smile Today


Sometimes life's pressures can get you down. Below is a youtube link that will help you get through your day and warm your heart. After you watch it, you just might wonder why we all can't get along like this. Enjoy!

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Submitted by CityCats.biz - Home of Grow Your Own Kitty Grass

Monday, February 2, 2009

Warning Signs: PBDE Linked to Feline Illness



Hyperthyroidism has become a frequently diagnosed illness in cats in recent decades. And new research implicates an environmental source.

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE’s), chemicals used only in recent decades as a flame retardant, have been shown in research to cause injury to the feline nervous system, as well as interfere with the production of certain hormones. Scientists are concerned that these chemicals could also lead to similar symptoms in humans, too.

PBDE’s have now been phased out of commercial production, but many of the products that contain them, like fabrics, furniture, foams, some plastics and other items, are still in use.

This evidence suggests that if your cat is suffering from hyperthyroidism, it could be the result of an object in your home – one that could be removed, and possibly lessen the severity of the illness.

Source: Environmental Science and Technology, August 2007.