Archive for the ‘Holistic Health’ Category

Down here in Houston, Texas it’s not uncommon to hear people complain about their allergies.  Even cats can develop allergies not only to airborne irritants but to the ingredients in their food.  How do you know if your cat has a food allergy?  What are the symptoms and the most common ingredients that can lead to food allergies in cats?  And what can you do about them?

Hershey’s wellness check up in late November revealed two very sensitive teeth with red, tender gums.  After stabilizing his thyroid levels we were finally able to get his dental work scheduled.  As a cat mom I’m always trying to find natural remedies for my cats that provide effective and safe support during medical procedures and illnesses.  Little did I realize that my knowledge was about to be put to the test!

A friend of mine reached out to me last week because she discovered a small lump on the back of her cat’s head.  It felt soft and didn’t seem to bother Vanilla except when she was being brushed in that area.  Was it something she needed to worry about?  How could she get rid of […]

Seasonal allergies can wreak havoc–not just on people but cats too.  Down here in Houston, Texas, allergies due to pollens, mold and pollution can be very problematic.  In our household of five cats Rocket is the one who is the most sensitive to all these airborne irritants. 

Six months ago Hershey was having some challenges with feline hyperthyroidism along with elevated liver enzymes.  Lately he’s been very hit and miss with his appetite, so I finally broke down and took him in for another check up not long ago.  The vet and I agreed it was time to put him on meds to help control the hyperthyroidism.  

With so many inappropriate ingredients in cat food these days and the fact that most cats eat the same thing all the time, I’m surprised that more cats don’t have this issue.  Let’s take a closer look at food sensitivities and food allergies in cats and how to eliminate them for good!

The Surprising Power of Colloidal Silver My kitchen pantry and bathroom drawer look like a natural health store.  I’ve got bottles and tubes of homeopathy, herbal remedies, supplements, Chinese herbs, flower essences, essential oils, colloidal silver and all kinds of health products for the random colds, coughs, or flu my husband or I may have […]

  For any cat parent out there who has a kitty with pancreatitis my heart goes out to you!  You and your cat’s world probably revolves around an vicious cycle of flare ups, loss of appetite, pain and nausea meds, appetite stimulants, force feeding or small meals, vet visits, sub-cutaneous fluids, and lots of tears, […]

  The Power Of Energy For Healing This past week has been very exciting here in Houston as the whole city has been following the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series, culminating in a win last night over the New York Yankees.  Our hometown team is on its way to the World Series […]

Cancer in Cats It’s no secret that cat cancer is on the rise.  While the cancer industry is a multi-billion dollar one, there are lots of corporations out there, including Big Pharma, veterinary oncologists, and even major commercial pet food companies that would stand to lose these profits if peoples’ pets didn’t need them anymore.  […]