A Michael Broad Blog
The question in the title (a Google search term) implies that a cat owner is having problems ensuring that their cat eats enough because they have lost their appetite due to sickness. Therefore the question is really, “How can I get my sick cat to eat?”. This leads to another question about what an …
Are there any home remedies for IBD in cats? Yes and it is a complete transition to a raw, grainless diet for your cat. I feel I am allowed to discuss this because normally veterinarians don’t provide advice of home remedies for this condition which is an allergic reaction to cat food. Vets administer …
This is first hand proof that cat massage can have very real health benefits. Below is a great photograph of Kim Breckon’s rescue cat, Carrie, showing the tender loving care that Kim has given to her. Kim rescued Carrie and her brother when there were 3-weeks-of-age, hidden within brambles behind a cash-and-carry store in …
A survey by a pet insurer More Than indicates that almost 10% of pet owners in the UK treat their cats and dogs with human medication in order to save on veterinary bills. I find that shocking to be honest for the obvious reason that treating your cat or dog with human medication is …
Activated charcoal can be used in the decontamination of a poisoned cat. It has been suggested that every cat owner should have some activated charcoal in their medicine cabinet or feline first aid kit. I am receiving slightly conflicting information about its use, however. It works by absorbing toxicants (toxic substances that have been …
Beware when using frugal home remedies for cat health problems. Some are good and some can be toxic. Theoretically, I support the use of home remedies for cat health problems but the Internet can mislead and what are purported to be natural and safe home remedies might in fact be dangerous for your cat. If …
By Dave Being in the animal field for several years, I understand the importance of proper care. Without the right care for certain ailments like feline infectious peritonitis, the condition could be absolutely fatal. People with no knowledge of treatment might have no idea how to manage the illness or lack the right medicine …
by Nichole Nugent (Decatur,IL,USA) My cat Chester is approx 15 years old. He was diagnosed in September 2010 as having Feline Fibrosarcoma. He has a large (about the size of a baseball) lump under the skin on his left shoulder that may have been caused from vaccinations. His Dr told me that radiation and …
