Archive for the ‘Holistic Health’ Category

You know the expression “There must be something in the water”?  I was reminded of it week of this because I have encountered several cat parents lately dealing with feline cystitis.  It must be a message!  Obviously it is very common, and there is a huge need to help cats with this life-threatening condition.  A […]

Life can keep us cat parents pretty busy at times.  One day your cat seems fine, and then suddenly, as if out of the blue, something is off.  Chances are good that perhaps you didn’t notice the little warning signs.  They were there all along, but somehow you missed connecting the dots.  In a household […]

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 […]

Using homeopathic remedies with my cats began out of necessity–I needed results–and fast!  When my journey into holistic health and alternative healing methods began many years ago I had never heard of homeopathy.  In fact, my very first experience in natural healing began with acupuncture.  Having an intense fear of needles, the decision to even […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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.