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If your cat could stand to lose a few pounds then read on! Not only is it vital for his health and longevity, it may be easier than you think. Learn what strategy I used with my own cat who needed to lose a pound or two and other great tips to keep your cat trim.

What do you mean I’m NOT the most important family member on your Christmas list??? Let’s face it:  buying Christmas gifts for family members can be challenging!  Will they like their gift?  What if it doesn’t fit?  Where do I even start?  What do they like?  It can be stressful!  When it doubt, give a […]

One of my clients has a kitty named Zoltan who has struggled with pancreatitis, which is why he originally reached out to me.  He is now eating a much better diet and his pancreatitis has subsided drastically.  However, now his kidney values have slowly increased to in the recent months.  His owner is now using a blend of kidney support supplements, but his vet is pushing a prescription kidney diet with lower protein levels.  The veterinary food has a high number of carbohydrates which will most likely re-trigger his pancreatitis.  What’s a cat parent to do? 

Proper nutrition is fundamental to our pets’ health, but have you ever considered how different foods affect our pets?  The kinds of food we feed our pets can have a direct affect on an animal’s condition.  Here are some fascinating things I learned about food therapy for pets.  

You may have noticed that pet food companies like to come up with new, trendy ingredients to add to cat food.  Some of these trends should be ignored, but others are actually nutritious and beneficial.  Take pumpkin for example.  More than just a holiday decoration and pie ingredient, there are lots of reasons why pumpkin is really good for cats. 

Life can sometimes take unexpected turns that lead to unanswered questions.  Some cat health issues even leave veterinarians scratching their heads!  I met a kitty named Moo this week when his parents, Lisa and Gary reached out for help.  He began showing signs of abdominal bloating a few months ago which can be a very […]

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons humans take CBD, and it’s also the most common one for giving it to their cats.  Let’s take a closer look at this mental disorder and explore why CBD may help anxiety in cats.

How we cope with cat health issues Cat health issues can be very challenging.  As cat parents we absolutely want what is best for our cats, so when something goes wrong we go straight to the vet.  Just like when our cars break down, trips to the vet are neither cheap nor convenient.  Oftentimes our […]

Consumer demand is changing what kinds of food grocery stores sell as increased amounts of organic, non-GMO, and natural products are taking up more and more space on shelves and displays.  Did you know these trends are now influencing the pet food industry?  Pet food ingredients that were taken for granted for decades are now being scrutinized more closely.

Kensie was a beautiful brown tabby with big green eyes and a sweet, gentle disposition.  She received her round of kitten shots, and was spayed within her first year.  She was also the runt of the litter and began having health challenges at a very early age.  Various visits to the vet and a belief that she had outdoor allergies resulted in repeated antibiotics and steroid shots.