Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

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 […]

For some people talking about poop is very uncomfortable, but in my world it comes with the territory.  After all, poop gives some interesting insight into the health of an individual.  Just this past weekend I watched an amazing interview hosted by The Two Crazy Cat Ladies with Dr. Margo Roman, DVM.  The topic?  MicroBiome […]

Like most of us, cats prefer routine.  And most cats do NOT like car rides because this way out of their normal routine–and comfort zone.  However, sometimes it’s necessary to take your cat somewhere, so here are some tips and suggestions on how to prepare your cat for car rides.  When you view the experience […]

Some cats become super finicky, especially as they get older.  Just this week I had two different people tell me their cat will only eat one type of food.  One brand, one flavor. Unfortunately, the food these cats like is either hard to source or is being discontinued by the manufacturer.  Now their owners are […]

Probably the most popular grocery store brand cat food, Fancy Feast is by far one of the most common foods cat parents feed their cats.  Certainly you can’t beat the price.  However, you’ve probably heard the expression, “You get what you pay for.”  Purina prides itself on their slogan “Every ingredient has a purpose,” but […]

You’ve probably heard the word glyphosate by now, especially if you’re familiar with the popular herbicide Round Up. It’s frightening how toxic this popular weed killer is.  In the recent weeks I’ve come across a few cat clients where glyphosate resonates as a stressor to their health which is very concerning. When diving in to […]

TREATS!  Cats seem to automatically understand this word even though they may ignore everything else we say to them.  Call it selective interest or otherwise, cats like to be their own boss and make their own rules.  As a cat parent, however, it’s up to you to make the rules regarding their diet, and this […]

I’m seeing it more and more with cat clients I work with:  vaccines are resonating as stressors.  And this hurts my heart!  What cat parents need to know is that vaccines do not come without risk.  Serious, chronic diseases can develop as a result of vaccines, as well as immediate acute symptoms.  This is why […]