Intro by Michael: this is an article by Jude, a visitor to this site. Thanks Jude, much appreciated. Hairballs are natural for a cat. The issue that humans have is that we want to avoid hairballs being vomited. Cats vomiting … continue reading…
I believe that it is unwise to think that a cat owner can provide a complete home treatment for a cat abscess unless the person is genuinely skilled and has access to drugs. Or perhaps he/she is fortunate and the … continue reading…
To be honest, we don’t know the answer to the question in the title because of a lack of scientific reviews. There is a lot of talk but little science on the internet about colloidal silver treatments and nearly all … continue reading…
There is a culture difference between American and British veterinarians. According to Helen Fitzsimons, the internet’s expert on feline chronic kidney disease (felinecrf.org), a possible reason why this culture difference exists in respect of home treatments in using subcutaneous fluids … continue reading…
Raw Organic Honey Good day everyone. Today I’d like to talk about raw organic honey. Many of you already know the benefits of local honey in fighting allergies. But some locally purchased honey may have been cooked to deepen the … continue reading…
It never occurred to me until now. Giving your cat a pill, which can be bloody difficult, might be easier if he/she is a little high on silver vine. Silver vine is another word for matatabi and matatabi is similar … continue reading…
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 … continue reading…
Immediately induce vomiting and then take the cat to a veterinarian. That, in a nutshell, is how you administer urgent treatment to a cat poisoned by antifreeze. I have more or less quoted respected veterinarians. If treatment is delayed, administer … continue reading…
I’ve chosen the title because people use it to search for information on the internet. They also use other phrases such as “how to treat a cat UTI at home”. In order to save money some cat owners want to … continue reading…
Have you tried Canna Companion on your cat? I have not and am looking for reviews. Canna Companion is a blend of hemp. Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species. The idea is for the animal to … continue reading…
By Sandy In 2012 the EPA notified manufacturers to make labeling changes to spot on flea and tick products, yet 3 years later….. We see that in spite of a disturbing rise in adverse reactions to these products, most manufacturers have … continue reading…
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 … continue reading…
Watching a beloved cat agonizing from an upper respiratory condition; a kitty who is deeply congested and struggling to take a breath has to be one of the most frightening and frustrating moments for any feline guardian. The reason I … continue reading…
By Sandy Murphey The ingredients in pet food have been of interest to me for several years, because of membership in Susan Thixton’s site TruthAboutPetFood. It has become a passion, since I’ve realized how much more there is to know, … continue reading…
Lactoferrin is another one of the alternative treatments for a chronic herpes virus infection which can be combined with L-lysine. L-lysine is fairly well known as a supplement to give to cats to help them overcome or control a chronic … continue reading…
