Can cats eat eggs?

Many people all over the world feed their cats eggs. Scrambled eggs, in particular, seem to be the pet favourite. As we know, cats should not be indulging in milk and dairy, so how can you make scrambled eggs safe for cats? And can cats eat eggs in the first place?
- Cats can eat eggs, but they should always be cooked. Raw eggs can lead to salmonella poisoning, and will cause skin and coat problems because it is loaded with a particular enzyme that retards biotin absorption.
- cooked eggs should not be seasoned; do not cook for your own taste buds!
- do not mix your 'scrambled' eggs in with milk: water is a great substitute and will not harm your cat.
- The protein in eggs is really good for your cat's hair and overall coat.
- you can find cat egg recipes quite readily on the Internet, but be wary of these as they can be posted by just anyone - always make sure that there is no dairy involved. If you are unsure, pop down to your local vet and check in if they have any tips. Alternatively, send us an email with your cat's particulars and we'll be able to assist you.

Lactose Intolerance

Did you know that your grown cat is actually lactose intolerant? That might seem weird, considering that you always see people leaving out saucers of milk for cats [and Santa!], but it's true. Kittens need their mother's milk when they are first born, but that weaning stage is soon over and your newly adopted kitten should be drinking water. If you are concerned that your kitten or cat does not drink water, or needs more calcium, then you can purchase special cat milk from your local vet or pet store. This is one of the reasons why Garfield should be laying off that lasagna! It would give him terrible stomach aches and diarrhoea!

That Lovable Garfield

Everyone knows that lovable cat Garfield, created by Jim Davis in 1978. Here are some things you might not have known:
- Garfield, the comic strip, is in the Guiness Book of World Records for being the most syndicated comic strip. That's how popular it is!
- Garfield, the cat, is named after creator Jim Davis's own grandfather in a touching memorial tribute.
- Garfield's favourite food is lasagna, but, contrary to popular belief, cats shouldn't be indulging in human foods. Especially not foods so rich in fats and dairy! Your cat should be eating specialised cat food designed for his or her diet -- Another thing Garfield fans will recognise, as diets are the one thing that he hates more than Mondays!
- Garfield's girlfriend is Arlene, and Nermal is actually a boy.
- According to logic, Garfield has to be at least 31 years old.

Unusual Pets: Hermit Crabs

Did you know that some people keep a hermit crab as a pet? Hermit crabs, by the way, are neither hermits nor crabs. They have a long, soft, spirally coiled abdomen, which ends in a hooked tail. Hermit crabs are nocturnal – so they’re most active at night and least active during the day. Though they don’t bite, they give a nasty pinch and can even draw blood. Around eight hundred species of hermit crab are found the world over. In the pet industry, however, you generally find either the purple claw crab or the Ecuadorian crab. Though they are quite social animals, hermit crabs do show some aggression toward each other. While the Ecuadorian crab has a quite sweet and trusting temperament, the purple claw crab can be quite edgy and pinch you. Just remember that if you plan to get a hermit crab, they need to be bathed every week to remove the sand and dirt from their shell.

Acrobatic Kitty

Cats are so acrobatic. I was gazing outside my window the other day, and I saw my cat literally climb up a very high wall. In essence, she “ran up” the wall and settled on the top, perched like she owned the entire world. Later that day, she came back onto my property from another side and an even higher wall. I was in the garden at the time, and when she saw me she started meowing and walking towards me on the thin ridge of the wall. I was so scared that she’d fall off. This wall is really very high, and I thought there’d be no way that she would chance dropping down from this height. I know there’s the saying that says a cat always lands on its feed, but this wall was seriously high. In one, fluid movement she again “ran down” the wall, reached the ground, and then looked at me as though it were the most natural thing in the world to do. I was amazed!