Posts Tagged ‘cat health’

In our January Round Table Talk we each share the one thing we are doing to help our cats and ourselves this year. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed when you don’t know where to start! Simply focus on one thing. Be patient, persistent and committed.

There is a reaction that occurs when you heat proteins (amino acids), lipids (fats) and carbs (sugar) together.  The result is a carmelized or browning effect, similar to toast. Despite making our fried and heated foods extra tasty, this reaction produces advanced glycation end products, or AGEs.   Also known as the Maillard effect, one […]

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 […]

Christmas is just a little over a month away!  I can’t believe the year is almost over–again.  Where do the days go?  Sometimes we get so busy we don’t realize the impact this time of year can have on our cats, too.  Therefore, as we usher in the holiday season this week with Thanksgiving, I […]

  If you’ve never watched Rodney Habib’s documentary The Dog Cancer Series I highly recommend doing so.  I re-watched it over the past week, and it’s loaded with great information.  Granted, its focus is on dogs with cancer.  Nevertheless, there are so many great recommendations for holistic cancer treatment and prevention you can apply to […]

Do you remember the last time you took your cat to the vet for an illness or health issue of some kind?  It can be a very stressful thing for cats and cat parents alike.  Because we’re not trained veterinarians we often blindly accept whatever diagnosis, drugs, or recommendations without question.  Granted, most vets have […]

You’ve probably heard the expression one idea can change the world.  It’s true that ideas can change the world, but what’s even more powerful is when you have values behind that idea.  Values are changing concerning our food supply, concern for the environment, animal welfare, farming practices, and the quality of ingredients.  Furthermore, values are […]

Have you ever wondered why some cats have a tendency to develop illnesses or diseases more frequently than others?  Or why some cats live to be 20 years old when the average age may be around 15?  Genetics and environment can certainly play roles in these outcomes, but you can’t overlook the immune system.  Keeping […]

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 […]

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 […]