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You’ve probably heard the expression one idea can change the world.  It’s true that ideas can change the world, but what’s even more powerful is when you have values behind that idea.  Values are changing concerning our food supply, concern for the environment, animal welfare, farming practices, and the quality of ingredients.  Furthermore, values are […]

Life can keep us cat parents pretty busy at times.  One day your cat seems fine, and then suddenly, as if out of the blue, something is off.  Chances are good that perhaps you didn’t notice the little warning signs.  They were there all along, but somehow you missed connecting the dots.  In a household […]

Have you ever wondered why some cats have a tendency to develop illnesses or diseases more frequently than others?  Or why some cats live to be 20 years old when the average age may be around 15?  Genetics and environment can certainly play roles in these outcomes, but you can’t overlook the immune system.  Keeping […]

Using homeopathic remedies with my cats began out of necessity–I needed results–and fast!  When my journey into holistic health and alternative healing methods began many years ago I had never heard of homeopathy.  In fact, my very first experience in natural healing began with acupuncture.  Having an intense fear of needles, the decision to even […]

I’m almost embarrassed to admit this but years ago I used to follow whatever recommendations the vet made whenever we took our cats in for a visit.  This included re-vaccinations and topical flea treatments.  And my cats lived exclusively indoors!  So why didn’t I give this more thought at the time and ask questions?  Are […]

If your cats are like most, meal time is something they look forward to.  In fact, cats have an incredible sense of knowing their meal schedule and like to remind us, especially on the weekends.  At 6 am.  It’s as if they’re hardwired with the ability to tell time and don’t care if it’s Saturday […]

Potty problems Constipation in cats is no laughing matter.  In fact, they can be signs of a greater issue.  Recently we noticed Lili struggling more when trying to poop.  She was clearly uncomfortable, making little whining sounds while in the litter box.  There were several instances where she would try to poop and nothing would […]

Spring is here!  The signs are all around us:  trees blooming, warming weather, rain showers…and pollen everywhere!  This is the time of year when everyone is suffering from allergies, especially humans.  However, even cats can become sensitive to seasonal changes.  There are lots of ways to use a holistic approach to support cats with seasonal […]

A trip to the emergency vet hospital My friend and client, Kristian, came home this week to find her kitty, Maggie, waiting on the stairs inside her garage apartment.  Instead of eagerly following her upstairs she lay listless, and Kristian knew immediately something was wrong.  She carried her upstairs, opened the cat carrier, and Maggie […]

Dry vs wet pet food:  does it really matter which one you feed your cat?  After all, as long as your cat gets a meal that’s what is important, right?  When manufacturers began making processed, dry pet food back in the late 1800s everything changed.  Up until then pets were fed table scraps and hunted […]