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  What Is Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease? My friend Ingrid reached out to me this week with some really sad news.  Sadly, her daughter’s cat, Apollo, was diagnosed with PKD, polycystic kidney disease.  He is only five years old.  Needless to say her daughter is extremely upset that her precious kitty is facing such a […]

Have you ever encountered a feral cat who was injured and needed help? A couple of weeks ago I was finally able to get a closer look at our furry orange neighbor.  He had the saddest eyes I’ve ever seen.  I saw several red, open wounds around his neck.  Some of the open wounds were partially covered in black, including inside one of his ears.  The right side of his face was swollen as if a golf ball was inside his cheek.  My heart broke for him!  

What is your vibrational energy? Vibrational energy, even though it’s unseen, it can often be “felt” if we slow down long enough and take it in.  Good energy is easy to recognize because we are attracted to its vibration.  It’s why we are drawn to certain people, places, and even animals.  Bad energy is just […]

Sooner or later every cat will throw up, and it’s not a pretty sight. Over the years I’ve had many deep sleeps interrupted by the sound of a cat about to hurl, and somehow I manage to wake up coherent enough to grab the cat and put it on the floor before it disposes the contents of its stomach on to my sheets or myself. When you start to notice that your cat is having more frequent episodes it’s time to investigate. Despite what your vet or other cat parents may tell you, chronic vomiting in cats is not normal.

Our pets trust us to care for them and look out for their best interests.  Without question we shower them with amazing toys, plush, snuggly beds, and health care when needed; but how often do we question what we feed them?  Next to vaccines, diet is the second most important decision you will make for your pet. It has far-reaching consequences, many of which most pet parents pay little attention to.  This is why learning to read pet food labels is so important. 

In Part 1 of Understanding Cat Food Labels we covered meat, meat by-products, meat/bone meal, soy products, and fillers.  We also took a closer look at the guaranteed analysis on the label.  Today we’ll explore the elements of fats, vitamins, minerals, and taurine.  Just for fun, go grab a bag or can of cat food and let’s dive in together.

Cat Food Labels–What’s In Your Cat’s Food? Have you ever looked at the label on your cat’s food?  These days it requires not only a magnifying glass but a dictionary!  All kidding aside, I highly recommend you spend a few minutes analyzing what’s in your cat’s food.  I was in a Facebook conversation about a […]

My own personal experience began many years ago when my own cat, Hershey, developed pancreatitis out of the blue.  It resulted in several more episodes every few weeks, several vet visits, and medication for nausea and antibiotics.  When the vet could do no more to help he recommended I go see a specialist.  In my heart I knew there was a better way than being on medication for the rest of his life–determine and treat the cause not the symptoms.   

Animals are in our lives for a reason If you’re reading this blog chances are pretty good that you’re passionate about cats.  Can you image a world without them?  Or without any animals, for that matter?  Life wouldn’t be the same, and I’m sure I wouldn’t enjoy it as much.  Animals remind us what it’s […]

With so many studies proving the many benefits of marijuana and hemp products on human health it was only a matter of time before the pet market would be next.  When the traditional veterinary model isn’t working cat guardians start looking outside the box at alternatives, and one of the first things they’re asking about is CBD and cats.