If you own a cat, you probably already know that veterinarians recommend keeping your feline indoors to help protect it from predators and other dangers. The problem, however, is that indoor cats may not get enough fresh air or exercise, which negatively impacts their weight and overall health. To help this issue, many cat owners […]

Our cats are family members, and when they pass away unexpectedly the shock can send cat parents’ minds in many directions. Unexpected loss of our fur babies can leave us with feelings of guilt, inadequacy, sorrow, and self doubt. What did I do to cause this? Is there something else I could have done to […]

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 […]

The drive to meet the breeder halfway between Houston and Dallas was about two hours.  It felt like it took forever, but we finally made it.  The baby pictures of Rocket and Gunner stole my heart the moment I laid eyes on them.  However, when I saw these adorable, bonded twins in person the first […]

I received an amazing email this past week from a client who did a Reiki healing session for her cat, Castiel.  Some cats come into our lives because they have a job to do.  In this case, Castiel (aka Cass) views his role as a support and buffer in order to absorb the PTSD stress […]

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, […]