Does homeopathy work for cats?
Don’t write off homeopathy as a treatment for cats. And don’t forget that this is a home treatment but it is vital to read up on it first. I have an ongoing success story regarding the use of homeopathy as … 
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UK: how to save up to 76% on pet meds and food
You can save up to 76% on the cost of pet meds and food if you follow these instructions! You go to the pet drugs online website and download their prescription form. You print that out and take it with …
Can cats overdose on medications?
Yes, domestic cats can overdose on veterinary and human medications for a number of reasons. Accidental ingestion of veterinary bills and pills for humans are a common cause of poisoning in companion animals including cats. This may happen when a …
Cat with congenital hydrocephalus loves her medicine
I have presumed that this grey cat is female but her name is androgynous. It is Gomela. She suffers from severe congenital hydrocephalus according to her human companion who has made a video of her receiving her medicine which is …
Is L-lysine good for herpes virus in cats?
In other words does L-lysine help domestic cats control the feline herpes virus which is very prevalent in cat rescue shelters and catteries? The feline herpes virus is one of two which causes cat flu. The other is calicivirus. The …
The importance of knowing the “birthdate” of your cat when picking up cat medication at a U.S. pharmacy
This true story actually happened this week to my friend Helen. I thought it interesting (and somewhat amusing) and wanted to share it with all of you. The point of this article is to encourage cat parents (and cat grandparents) …
CBD Oil for Cats – An Alternative Treatment for Managing Pain and Chronic Illnesses
CBD oil is marijuana without the hallucinogenic stuff (THC). There is a convincing and cogent story by a veterinarian, Dr Andrew Jones DVM, on the internet about the use of this drug. He used CBD oil to treat his dog …
What medicine is good for cats with arthritis? Try Seraquin
Seraquin, a joint supplement you can buy online, is highly recommended by an experienced cat caretaker/guardian who knows about cat welfare and health having been a vet tech. It is not a drug but a neutraceutical and therefore very safe …
Is colloidal silver effective and safe for treating FIV positive cats?
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 …
How You Can Reduce Your Veterinarian’s Bill Provided He Cooperates!
This is about prescriptions written by American veterinarians and it is not hot off the press news. It is a reminder of how pet medicines are dispensed. We know that in nearly 100% of cases your veterinarian’s prescription is dispensed …
Convenia: Worth the Risk?
Convenia, a long-acting injectable antibiotic, is very convenient. As is apparent, the drug’s name is based on its convenience. It works for up to 2 weeks. But is it worth the risk? Are you sacrificing safety for convenience? Will your cat pay a heavy …
Zoopharmacognosy (animal self-medication) – cat examples
Animals take medication of their own free will without the intervention of a vet or their caretaker. There are many examples. They might eat it or apply it topically. The long, indigestible word “zoopharmacognosy” is an amalgamation of several roots …
Cat Parasite Control Complementary Treatments
Here are some tips regarding complementary treatments for cat parasite control. They have been approved by a veterinarian, Dr Fogle, and therefore, although caution needs to be exercised when administering natural home remedies of any sort, these complementary treatments should …
Pau d’Arco for Cats
Pau d’Arco is recommended as a home treatment for cats but how safe is it? For instance, it is occasionally recommended as a natural cure for cat ear infections. There is a trend towards home treatments of cat health problems. …
Alleviating the symptoms of cat upper respiratory infections
Why are there very few medicines to alleviate the symptoms of upper respiratory infections (URIs) in cats? I can’t find any with which we are familiar. The advice is to wipe the eyes with most cotton balls as often as …