Posts Tagged ‘immune system’

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 […]

For some people talking about poop is very uncomfortable, but in my world it comes with the territory.  After all, poop gives some interesting insight into the health of an individual.  Just this past weekend I watched an amazing interview hosted by The Two Crazy Cat Ladies with Dr. Margo Roman, DVM.  The topic?  MicroBiome […]

  Back in January 2020 a very concerned cat mom, Sandy, reached out to me for help.  Their shy, sweet, engaging and playful kitty, Maggie, had become a withdrawn, grumpy, over-grooming, itchy and miserable mess.  Coupled with the loss of a bonded friend and the addition of a new kitten in the home, Maggie’s life […]

Probably best known for being hairless, the Sphynx breed of cat is full of personality.  They are very friendly, affectionate, enjoy being the center of attention, and tend to follow their owners around like dogs.  Back in October 2018 I was contacted by cat mom, Eve, regarding her Sphynx cat, Bi Nai.  He’s an indoor […]

Upper respiratory disease in cats:  inevitable in shelter cats? You finally found your new cute, little furry soulmate at your local animal shelter or rescue organization.  All the necessary preparations have been made:  cat bed, litter box, litter, toys, cat food, cat treats, scratching post, kitty condo… Your heart is exploding with love and happiness […]

A friend of mine contacted me this week to introduce me to her rescue cat, Liz Taylor. She’s a Bengal mix, born with a hip problem believed to be due to breeding, and she’s got the feline herpes virus 1. With health challenges like these it’s not surprising to learn that Liz is a bit shy and probably a little moody. After all, when you don’t feel good…well, we’ve all been there. I offered to do some muscle testing of her diet, and you’ll be blown away by the results!

I know the topic of annual vaccinations for pets can be very controversial, but I truly feel in my heart that apart from learning to read and understand pet food labels, getting the facts about vaccines and immunology is one of the most important things you can do.  It will help you decide, as your pet’s guardian, what truly is in his best interest.