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Life can sometimes take unexpected turns that lead to unanswered questions.  Some cat health issues even leave veterinarians scratching their heads!  I met a kitty named Moo this week when his parents, Lisa and Gary reached out for help.  He began showing signs of abdominal bloating a few months ago which can be a very […]

How we cope with cat health issues Cat health issues can be very challenging.  As cat parents we absolutely want what is best for our cats, so when something goes wrong we go straight to the vet.  Just like when our cars break down, trips to the vet are neither cheap nor convenient.  Oftentimes our […]

Kensie was a beautiful brown tabby with big green eyes and a sweet, gentle disposition.  She received her round of kitten shots, and was spayed within her first year.  She was also the runt of the litter and began having health challenges at a very early age.  Various visits to the vet and a belief that she had outdoor allergies resulted in repeated antibiotics and steroid shots.  

Sooner or later every cat will throw up, and it’s not a pretty sight. Over the years I’ve had many deep sleeps interrupted by the sound of a cat about to hurl, and somehow I manage to wake up coherent enough to grab the cat and put it on the floor before it disposes the contents of its stomach on to my sheets or myself. When you start to notice that your cat is having more frequent episodes it’s time to investigate. Despite what your vet or other cat parents may tell you, chronic vomiting in cats is not normal.

My own personal experience began many years ago when my own cat, Hershey, developed pancreatitis out of the blue.  It resulted in several more episodes every few weeks, several vet visits, and medication for nausea and antibiotics.  When the vet could do no more to help he recommended I go see a specialist.  In my heart I knew there was a better way than being on medication for the rest of his life–determine and treat the cause not the symptoms.   

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, […]

Is Your Cat Food Averse? However strange it may seem, there are cats who are just not into food.  It doesn’t matter what you offer or try to bribe them with, they will eat the bare minimum and that’s it.  Food aversion in cats can be a very serious thing.  In my experience over the […]

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 […]

Several years ago I went to a workshop to learn about essential oils and first aid for people and pets.  In fact, one of the teachers was a holistic veterinarian.   It was the first time I got the nitty gritty on what essential oils were, how they’re made, how to determine quality, and most importantly, […]

Meet Yuri.  She’s an adorable 15 month old tabby kitty who lives in Melbourne, Australia.  Her mom, Anna, adopted her from a local shelter when she about 3 months old.  Shortly after she was diagnosed with an ear infection.  It wasn’t long after that she started to itch and scratch her ears and eye areas, even developing feline acne.  Thus began a year long journey of vet visits and numerous attempts to treat Yuri’s symptoms.