Posts Tagged ‘homeopathy’

When It’s Time To Say Goodbye To Your Cat The cycle of life can be down right heart breaking.  After recently losing my precious Hershey after almost 17 years together I can honestly say I have no regrets.  He got the best holistic care, I offered him the best food, he enjoyed several family vacations, […]

Sometimes cats get sick and there’s no obvious cause.  One minute your kitty seems fine, and the next, well, not so good.  It’s a terrible, helpless feeling not being able to understand what’s wrong.  Being a vigilant cat parent and noticing a change in behavior, eating, or litter box habits is crucial when it comes […]

I was reading a newsletter and it made me stop and think about what I have available in case an emergency arose with one of my cats.  Honestly, cat emergencies are not at the forefront of my mind on a daily basis.  In fact, I’m not a very reactionary person to begin with.  I tend to be more calm under pressure and think things through.  It’s always a good idea to be prepared though.  When it comes to first aid kits for cats there are some items every cat parent should have on hand.  

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.  

  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, […]

Cats With Allergies Has your cat ever developed an allergy of some kind?  Perhaps you’ve noticed red patches of skin or areas where the fur is gone.  Or maybe your cat won’t stop licking and scratching himself?  Clearly something is wrong!  As cat parents the first thing we do is usually wait and see what […]

For most of us who are owned by cats we will most likely face some type of cat health issue at some point in its life. While these circumstances are rarely inexpensive, convenient, or painless, I am learning to look at them as an opportunity to learn. My cats have taught me so many things over the years, and just like with human experiences, we tend to learn the most through the struggles and times of trial.

Has your cat ever had a skin rash or red areas that seemed inflamed? What about watery, runny eyes? Our cat Snowbear’s eyes were sometimes runny, but he never had skin irritations. From time to time we would notice our cat Lili had some redness on the skin above her eyes. It seemed to come and go, and we didn’t notice any scratches or scabs. Until this week.

Medical emergencies for cats often result in a surprise diagnosis. When Vanilla was diagnosed with feline diabetes we took several steps after she was released from the hospital to put her back on the road to health and recovery.