Archive for the ‘Holistic Health’ Category

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.

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.  

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 […]

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 […]

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.  

  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!  

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.

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.