Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

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 […]

There are thousands of supplements on the market formulated or recommended for cats, but not all cats need supplements.  Ideally their diet would provide the nutrients their bodies need.  However, in some cases certain organs, systems and glands need additional support due to an underlying condition, whether acute or chronic.  For example, an omega 3 […]

This time of year is always about new beginnings.  January 1st ushered in a new day, a new month, a new year, and a new decade.  I also learned in numerology that the year 2020 is a “4”, and 4 is about manifesting all that you hope and dream of.  If you’re a cat mom […]

On Giving Tuesday a friend of mine was interested in adopting a beautiful kitty at a pet adoption event held at her workplace.  It’s an event looked forward to every year, and this year Rachel felt she was ready to take on the commitment.  However, there was just one issue.  This shelter cat came with […]

  Sometimes I consider myself a natural health nerd.  For example, I am simply fascinated by the healing power of plants, and many people probably think this is weird.  Nonetheless, today I am excited about a special type of herbal medicine:  gemmotherapy, also known as plant stem cell therapy.  This powerful form of herbal therapy […]