Holistic health for cats, as for everyone, includes all the major areas that, when done wrong, will lead to dis-ease, with all the accompanying ailments. In my opinion, there are three main areas, which are each covered separately. They probably all have equal importance.
Many people are confused about some of the proposed procedures recommended by a mainstream vet. One big one is, should you vaccinate your cat? Certainly it’s a very fashionable idea
Healing skin cancer in cats holistically not only offers you an effective treatment, it is much less traumatic for the cat and much easier
Low protein food for cats with kidney disease is a typical recommendation by vets across the board. However, this is not based on science, common
How long can cats go without eating? This is a very subjective topic because it does depend on many individual factors. However, one thing that is abundantly clear in all but exceptional cases is much longer than a vet will tell you.
Discovering how to keep your cats teeth healthy is not rocket science. Certainly it may challenge your beliefs. However, if you’re open minded, you’ll quickly see the logic. Then it’s a question of sitting with that knowledge, until you’re comfortable putting it into action.Just don’t take too
Trading acute disease for chronic in cats is the realm of the p-harmaceutical industry across the board. However, here as the focus is on cats
There are many concerns about feeding cats raw food. Most of them are baseless and inaccurate. After all what do wild cats eat? Many people are natural worriers! So
Restoring the health of cats with cancer is not only possible, it's not that difficult. Cats with cancer, as with anyone, is very often the last effort of an exhausted body trying to heal itself against all odds. It’s an accumulation of bad, and then very bad, practices, none of which support the body or even respect the body’s natural wisdom.
Be appreciative of the generosity of cats and dogs. They help us all they can, even when we make their lives difficult. Learn to recognise the signs. Learn their body language. You will benefit.
Preventing stomatitis in cats is one of the most important things you can do for them. Why? Because it is a horribly traumatic condition, very painful, too painful even to eat.
The holistic cat, not unlike a wild cat, is a picture of health. All things considered, they live longer, have good energy, are alert and interested in life, don’t suffer with illnesses, have no behavioural issues, don’t suffer with fleas or an overpopulation of worms.They are a joy to live with and cost very little to maintain.
There are several good reasons cats refuse raw food. The common ones are delved into here.With growing awareness, people are now appreciating the advantages of feeding their cat a diet their ancestors evolved on. However, it can be frustrating when their cat categorically refuses the food.
Resorption of teeth in cats seems to be common. It can affect 60% of cats who are over five years of age. The tooth, or teeth, is gradually destroyed. Vets will tell you there is no
Unknowingly, unwittingly, the majority of people who share their lives with a cat or three contribute to their cats health problems. However, knowledge is power and when you realise what you’re doing is damaging, you
Contaminated cat food is nothing new. Regular recalls of commercial cat food are made, unbeknownst to the
Feline hyperesthesia syndrome comes with a few other self explanatory names - rolling skin disease, twitchy cat syndrome and other variations. Basically it’s about muscle twitching or
We all go through phases of appetite loss. Yet when children and animals stop eating, many people panic and they are unceremoniously taken to a medic. Yet, in many cases, there is a perfectly logical explanation for the lack of appetite that
Autoimmune disorders in cats has been on the rise for the last few decades. Common veterinary labels include: feline immunodeficienvy virus,
Many people are waking up to the tremendous cruelty that is metered out to farm animals. Which is a definite benevolent move to a more compassionate world. However, does feeding your cat a vegan diet come into this category?
Diet is one of the major contributors to health, or a lack of. In homeopathy, we need to categorise causes of ill health because we treat them differently.
Most veterinarians will advocate a low protein cat food when confronted with a cat with kidney failure. They will also suggest a diet low in phosphorus. However, it is my
Most people, when confronted with an injured cat (or any other animal) have only one goal - to get them the a veterinary clinic as fast as possible. And while
Cat vaccinations are considered by many to be the right thing to do. Perhaps even, that not getting them done is tantamount to negligence. But as the global discussion of
Inflammatory bowel disease in cats is as big a problem as it is in humans. When any part of the digestive tract is out of natural balance, the whole body
People seeking cat health advice are often confused. Understandably! It comes from various sources and is usually conflicting. Most people rely on the advice given by their veterinarian and dismiss
Cat dental care can be done the easy way or the hard way. When you listen to many veterinarians or specialised pet therapists, they will try to persuade you to
Treating cat flu naturally is not something that should be undertaken by a novice to the holistic world. Having said that, there are some things you can do to improve
Cats are facing an epidemic. There are more cat illnesses than ever before. Younger cats are becoming seriously ill often with fatal diseases, whereas previously this was common only in
Feline acne is a skin affliction very much like that in humans. There is an appearance of blackheads, or comedones, anywhere on the skin but particularly on the chin and