Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Over the past several years working as a holistic health practitioner for cats (and a few dogs, too) I’ve come across countless cases of vaccinosis—chronic disease as a result of vaccination. Sadly, the rabies vaccine is the most common that develops a chronic disease process.

Learn simple, yet effective ways to improve your pet’s health and wellbeing through nutrition. We shared our favorites, including hydration with bone broth, goats milk, coconut water, sardines, sprouts, eggs, mushrooms, fermented foods, prebiotic fiber sources, freeze dried toppers and more. Watch the show here. Guests: Janet Cesarini with Pupology and Brad Clinthorne with Steve’s […]

What exactly is IBD in cats? IBD in cats seems to be more and more prevalent these days leaving many cat parents wondering how this disease manifests itself and how to fully restore their cat’s health. IBD, or irritable bowel disease, is an inflammatory condition of the intestines. There are several types, and the type […]

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection then you know just how miserable this condition can be.  Recurring urinary issues is commonly referred to as FLUTD or Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease.  These kinds of bladder and urinary tract issues can easily go undetected because cats are so good at hiding illness!  Until it […]

More and more cat parents are being disappointed with the results they get with conventional medicine.  As a result there is a growing interest in using a holistic approach to their cats’ health.  While I’m a firm believer there is a time a place for conventional medicine, using a complimentary approach to overall health can […]

Because good sound nutrition is essential to your cat’s health it’s essential you know and understand what your cat is eating.  When was the last time you took a look at the list of ingredients on your cat’s food?  Does it contain a bunch of words you can’t pronounce or understand?  Unless your cat is […]

It’s not a big surprise to me why cat parents hate taking their cats for a vet visit.  Our precious kitties love routine, and anything that disrupts this can be quite upsetting.  I’m sure our cats enjoy going to the vet as much as we enjoy going to the dentist.  No thank you!  Nevertheless, it […]

If you’re like me, I feel stress whenever one of my cats has to have any kind of surgery or procedure.  Nevertheless, sometimes it’s necessary, like spaying/neutering or dental cleaning.  To aid in the recovery, or convalescence, there are several things we can do holistically to help. Convalescence for cats:  Thom’s story  One of my […]

One of the most common viruses that cause upper respiratory illness in cats is feline herpes virus 1, or FVH-1.  Having had a kitty with this virus I know first hand how miserable the symptoms can be for your cat.   The feline herpes virus 1 is most commonly found in cats who are in shelters, […]

Does your cat send bits of love with you whenever you leave the house?  That’s what I refer to as cat hair all over your clothes!  Yes, it’s true that cat hair comes with the territory if you live with cats.  Thank goodness for those lint/pet hair rollers!  Seriously though, some cats shed way more […]