5 Ways to Keep Your Cat Out of a Room (Without Stressing Her Out)

Our cats are treasured members of the household, putting their mark everywhere in our home via their scent, scratch marks, and stray fur. Though they are generally allowed to freely move around the house, there are some instances when you might need to keep your cat out of a room. A common reason would be… Continue reading 5 Ways to Keep Your Cat Out of a Room (Without Stressing Her Out)

Is Clinique Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Clinique is not entirely cruelty free.  The long answer: Similar to M·A·C Cosmetics, Clinique is a popular skincare and makeup brand under Estée Lauder Companies. As seen on its Customer Care page, the site declares that Clinique Laboratories, LLC. is “committed to the elimination of animal testing. We are equally committed… Continue reading Is Clinique Cruelty Free?

Is M·A·C Cosmetics Cruelty Free?

The short answer:  No, M·A·C Cosmetics is not entirely cruelty free.  The long answer: M·A·C Cosmetics is owned by the Estée Lauder Companies Inc. When you do a quick search of M·A·C Cosmetics on PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies website, it states: “Warning! This company DOES test on animals.” How is this so? On M·A·C’s official… Continue reading Is M·A·C Cosmetics Cruelty Free?

Is Benefit Cosmetics Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Benefit Cosmetics is not entirely cruelty free.  The long answer: Since 1989, Benefit Cosmetics and its parent company LVMH claim that they have not tested their products on animals. They require their raw material suppliers to provide safety information based on scientifically accepted alternative testing methods, and at the same time,… Continue reading Is Benefit Cosmetics Cruelty Free?

Is Maybelline Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Maybelline is not entirely cruelty free. The long answer: Maybelline is a multinational cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and personal care brand owned by L’Oréal. On its official website, Maybelline states: “L’Oréal no longer tests any of its products or any of its ingredients on animals, anywhere in the world nor does… Continue reading Is Maybelline Cruelty Free?

Why do cats stick out their tongue? (Discover 8 possible reasons!)

Cats have the cutest expressions, from adorable slow kissy winks to sticking out their tongues. Blep, mlem or whatever you’d like to call it, this act of extending the tongue is outright adorable. But it can sometimes be cause for concern. In this article, we’ll talk about:  What’s in a cat’s tongue? 8 reasons why… Continue reading Why do cats stick out their tongue? (Discover 8 possible reasons!)

Can Cats Eat Raw Chicken?

The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Though cats need high amounts of protein in their diet, allowing your furball to eat raw chicken may create potential health problems. This is because raw chicken contains bacteria such as campylobacter, E. coli, listeria, and salmonella.  When contaminated raw chicken is consumed by your… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Raw Chicken?

Can Cats Eat Salt?

The short answer: No. The long answer: Salt is a mineral that is commonly used for cooking and adding flavour to dishes. Just a small amount (4 grams of salt per 2 pounds of your cat’s weight) can cause harm to your kitten friend. Eating salt may lead to her manifesting any or all of… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Salt?

Can Cats Eat Sugar?

The short answer: It is not recommended. The long answer: Meat-loving cats do not need to consume sugar because this sweet-tasting human food is something that they cannot taste and digest. Their bodies are not good at breaking down carbohydrates, and they are better off having protein-rich meals. Feeding your cat too much sugar (whether… Continue reading Can Cats Eat Sugar?