A reader of the newsletter, Healthy Animal Update, asked: Thanks for the newsletter. Any news on how to treat asthmatic felines? Other than steroid shots during very bad attacks? Have tired acupuncture but although it was well received by my cat it did not help in any way. Just looking for something better. Mary, you have [...]
A reader realized her cat's symptoms may indicate hyperthyroid problems. she says: "I don't want to go the traditional vet route and am searching for holistic remedies. I have read about various natural thyroid support products like Thyroid support gold which I will try to see if this helps, but I could only order it [...]
Treating cats with hyperthyroidism, worms, tapeworms, fleas. finding holistic veterinarians.
AVMA's report on the highlights of 2013 deserve comments. Animal illnesses and deaths linked to jerky treats made in China continued to stump researchers, and an FDA alert to veterinarians and the public intensified the scrutiny of the issue. DR. C - Why would we purchase treats when our own locally raised food make the best treats [...]
I am staying here in Calgary on a horse farm (lots of rescues) with a wonderful, holistic, clicker training friend, Monty. She introduced me to a wonderful (and inexpensive) on-line set of courses on Equine Nutrition taught by Dr. Eleanor Kellon. Monty also highly recommends the on-line equine clicker training classes taught by Alexandra Kurland as she [...]
Good morning! Hi, I am connected with you on Linkedin and reside locally in Montgomery County. I eat a lot of avocados and am wondering if a few mini pieces of this great vegetable is ok for my cat , or would this particular food be harmful for her? yes, it is great to offer. [...]
A reader of the Healthy Animal Update asked why it is normal for cats to not need to drink water to stay hydrated. She also is having trouble switching off dry food. Her questions: Hi, Just getting around to reading the recent Healthy Animal Update. I have a question. Why should a healthy cat never [...]
I just heard that John Bradshaw, a British anthrozoologist, was on Fresh Air Thursday 9/5/2013 (NPR show hosted by Terri Gross), which is readily available in podcast. Discussion on cat behavior and cat-human relationships. Andrea Tasi, a wonderful homeopathic veterinarian in Northern Virginia who specializes in cats says it was wonderful and highly recommends every cat [...]
A reader asked: "Do you sell or recommend a product that helps with the matting of hair on a long-haired cat? " Matting hair is because of ill health. Really healthy cats, even ones with long hair, keep it well groomed themselves. There are products on the market. I have not researched them because [...]
Recently I have been saddened to hear of a woman breeding barn cats from her very friendly female because people desiring barn cats (and maybe house cats) cannot spend the $100 the shelters want. Happy was I to see a flyer at the NOFA conference - "Home is where your barn is!" the Animal Rescue [...]