Potty problems Constipation in cats is no laughing matter.  In fact, they can be signs of a greater issue.  Recently we noticed Lili struggling more when trying to poop.  She was clearly uncomfortable, making little whining sounds while in the litter box.  There were several instances where she would try to poop and nothing would […]

Spring is here!  The signs are all around us:  trees blooming, warming weather, rain showers…and pollen everywhere!  This is the time of year when everyone is suffering from allergies, especially humans.  However, even cats can become sensitive to seasonal changes.  There are lots of ways to use a holistic approach to support cats with seasonal […]

A trip to the emergency vet hospital My friend and client, Kristian, came home this week to find her kitty, Maggie, waiting on the stairs inside her garage apartment.  Instead of eagerly following her upstairs she lay listless, and Kristian knew immediately something was wrong.  She carried her upstairs, opened the cat carrier, and Maggie […]

Dry vs wet pet food:  does it really matter which one you feed your cat?  After all, as long as your cat gets a meal that’s what is important, right?  When manufacturers began making processed, dry pet food back in the late 1800s everything changed.  Up until then pets were fed table scraps and hunted […]

I’ve had countless conversations with so many people about their cats and dogs and health issues they are dealing with.  One of the questions I always ask is “What do you feed him/her?”  The answer I usually get goes something like this:  “I feed her ‘X’, which is a great brand and really good food.”  And they say it with total conviction!  More times than not their beloved brand is one that uses cheap, unhealthy, and species inappropriate ingredients.

Probiotics are no longer just another buzz-word.  Like omega 3s were years ago, their popularity continues to rise as we learn more about what makes them so beneficial.  These tiny microbes are proving to be the missing nutrients necessary for optimal health in both humans and pets.  Consequently, most veterinarians are now embracing their use […]

The idea of feeding a raw diet for my cats seemed crazy years ago.  Back then I was brainwashed to think that feeding my cats dry food out of a bag twice a day for their entire lives was all they needed.  Boy am I glad I woke up!  One of the first raw diet […]

Do you ever stop to wonder why the universe keeps putting things in front of you over and over again?  Do you seem to see the same numbers, ads, article topics, or time of day?  Perhaps it’s hearing the same song or an animal crossing your path over and over.  That’s a message!  You would […]

I love sharing alternative methods, products and services to improve the lives of cats, which is why I created this blog.  Today my cats experienced something they’ve never done before, and I’m so excited to tell you about it!  Have you heard of anesthesia-free dental cleaning?   What is anesthesia-free dental cleaning? Anesthesia-free dental cleaning is […]

I had a cat mom named Mandy reach out to me this week with a question concerning a rodent ulcer her kitten has developed.  Up until a year ago I had never heard of such a thing. However, when one of my clients developed one I had to start researching.