The Cats are Talking... About Chronic
Disease
by Will Falconer, DVM, Certified
Veterinary Homeopath
 Having
watched animals and their illnesses for the last twenty-odd years of practice,
I am seeing a disturbing trend. Have you noticed it, too? When illness
strikes our pets, it is long term, chronic, and difficult to cure. The
best that conventional medicine seems able to do is to (barely or briefly)
control symptoms, but these poor creatures never get back to a normal,
enthusiastic level of health. We've all seen these animals: they are allergic
to something and itch a lot; they have thyroid problems and lose their
hair or their body weight (depending on whether they have too little or
too much thyroid function); they have stiffness and pain in their joints;
or their teeth get filthy regularly, and they don't stay clean with our
best efforts at dental hygiene. Why is this becoming so common? When I
look at it carefully, it's apparent that we are not raising healthy pets.
Oh, we try, we follow the veterinary line that says we should vaccinate
every one every year, we should feed only one kind of food from a bag or
can, we should brush teeth regularly, control fleas with the latest chemicals,
but where is this getting us and our four-footed companions? The cats are
telling a story about this that I want to share with you. click
here to read the entire article
Vaccinosis
 Dr.
Dee Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy animals and often very quickly
after you vaccinate, you can see simple things like itching of the
skin or excessive licking of the paws, sometimes even with no eruptions,"
said Dee Blanco, D.V.M., a holistic practitioner in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
"We see a lot of epilepsy, often after a rabies vaccination. Or
dogs or cats can become aggressive for several days. Frequently,
you'll see urinary tract infections in cats, often within three
months after their [annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind
and heart, you'll start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination." more
about vaccinosis
Zorro
the Cat: veterinary malpractice and vaccination killed him
 Improving
Your Animal's Immune System and Overall Health with Nutritional Support
(feline diabetes, cancer, infections, and more)
Rob Robertson, M.D writes "Nearly everything that goes wrong with us
and our pets, with the exception of trauma - i.e. broken bones, etc., can
be traced directly to an immune system failure". Pollution, drug
overload and nutrient-poor diets compromise our immune health. The key
to self-healing is a strong defense system, which protects dogs and
cats from everything from the flu germs to cancer cells. More than
their mainstream counterparts, holistic veterinarian's believe that a weak
immune system plays a key role in causing disease. Antibiotics fight
infection, but they don't affect whatever weakened the immune system
in the first place. This is why holistic veterinarians focus less
on things that cause diseases and more on those that affect the body's
defenses.
Charles W. Brown, DVM - "My
colleagues and I have found this product (transfer
factor) to be very effective in modulating the immune system. Transfer
factor is a "soup" of immune-modulating factors, which contains a leukocyte-type
molecule that can passively transfer immunity from one mammal to another
by stimulating cell-mediated immunity and is antigen specific. Richard
Bennett, Ph.D., an Infectious Disease Microbiologist and Immunologist from
the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, believes
this could be the most significant development in animal health care in
decades. We have a great number of veterinarians and clients who are experiencing
very positive results in a broad area of disorders, including periodontal."
Leukemia, tumor, paralysis - -- Steven Slagle,
DVM - "Transfer factors and enhanced transfer factors (transfer
factor Plus) have turned out to be the most effective
and versatile products I have ever used in my 32-year veterinary practice.
Here are a few examples: A cat with leukemia, an oral tumor,
and posterior paralysis due to a spinal tumor, was very ill and
emaciated. One month after enhanced transfer factors (1 cap daily), there
was some regression of the oral tumor, restored appetite with some weight
gain, and increased sociability. Five months later, she continues to improve,
regaining normal weight, 80% regression of her oral tumor, and regaining
use of hind legs and tail. I have used these products as stand-alone and
in conjunction with allopathic therapies in the following cases with excellent
results: (Note all cancer cases were given enhanced transfer factors only)
CANCER: Canine lipomas, Canine/feline hepatic tumors, Equine squamous cell
carcinoma, Equine melanomas; Feline leukemia, oral tumors. VIRAL/BACTERIAL:
Upper and lower respiratory infections, Canine/feline dermatoses, Equine/bovine
scours, Equine septic arthritis, Feline abscesses. PARASITIC/FUNGAL/AUTOIMMUNE:
E.P.M., Feline and equine fungal dermatitis, and Feline autoimmune gingivitis."
"My cat Bodger, who is now16,
has been taking the Transfer
Factors Advanced Plus. Now, nearly 18 months later I've taken
him back to the vet practice for a check up. He still has some discharge
from the right side, but no blood and is generally in good health.
I saw a different vet this time and he told me there was no way my cat
had a nasal tumor of the type diagnosed back in August 2004, because if
he had, he'd be dead due to the agressive nature of these type of tumor!
He reckons he has sinusitus, due to the previous nasal damage as a kitten,
which I always knew he had, but definitely NO TUMOR! So, what can
I say but a fantastic result. You are very welcome to include this
on your website if it will help others to help their pets. Incidentaly,
the vet took all the information on Transfer Factors and was really interested
having seen Bodger today." Judith Sexton torteval2
@ hotmail.com
Feline Diabetes
Dr. Deborah Greco - "When you take an individual that is genetically
programmed to consume high protein and low carbohydrates, and you put them
on a high carbohydrate diet, what happens is their insulin resistance works
against them," she said. "Their blood glucose concentrations are too high
... they can't overcome that, and they start to release more and more insulin
in an attempt to reduce blood glucose levels." This doesn't work, however,
and the cat eventually develops type 2 diabetes mellitus. The cat gets
amyloid deposition in the pancreas, exhaustion of the pancreatic cells,
and glucose toxicity from consumption of large amounts of carbohydrates."
The
feline diet: a historical look
Sam Jones, DVM - "Two cats, both about
8 years old, had severe diabetes. It was impossible to get the insulin
requirements adjusted. They had lost weight to a point that they were skin
and bones. Both cats had no quality of life left. After one week of being
on Transfer
Factor we were able to get their insulin requirements adjusted. It
is now 6 months
Feline Leukemia, FIV, FeLV+
cats
"The Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency viruses
cause the immune system in the cat to become severely compromised.
In many cases, it doesn't function well enough to prevent or overcome illness
and disease. I have been looking for something that I can give sick
FeLV+
cats to enhance their immune systems and improve their chances of maintaining
good health and fighting illness. In my search, I found the transfer
factor™ products. I believe that these products, which
are a new and completely different approach to enhancing the immune system,
will be effective and beneficial to the health and recovery of any sick
cat, not just a sick positive cat, and will help maintain immune system
efficiency in chronically ill cats." Eileen
J. Poole Animal Care Specialist and Feline Consultant specializing
in the care of FeLV+, FIV+ and chronically ill cats. Feline leukaemia
virus (FeLV) is a virus which causes a variety of symptoms including deficiency
of the immune system of cats, anaemia and tumours. One effect of FeLV infection
is to suppress the immune response, leaving the cat more susceptible to
other infections. A suppressed immune response leads to death of 80% of
FeLV positive cats, the remainder die of FeLV associated cancers. The most
common cancers associated with FeLV are solid tumours called lymphosarcomas.
TESTIMONIAL - FIV - "Whilst searching the internet
for anything that would help my FIV Positive, 8-year-old ocicat, Rosie,
I came across information on transfer
factor. Willing to try anything that would
help her to ward off the frequent infections and bouts of illness she was
having, I contacted Helen Kimball-Brooke, a registered homeopath in London. Rosie has now been on Transfer Factor Plus for almost
8 weeks and the signs are good. No illness and she is also off the
damaging low-dose steroids she was on. Whilst eight weeks is not
a long time, she had been picking up infections every three to four weeks
beforehand, so my fingers are crossed! She has been FIV Positive
for several years but was gradually getting a lower and lower immune system.
Hopefully now, with TF+, she has a better chance for a longer life." Kim
Stogden-Sykes, Cornwall, England.
Feline Leukemia - "My cat was diagnosed
with Feline Leukemia and the vet considered euthanasia. Transfer Factor
saved her life." read Libby's
story and other testimonials
More about Transfer Factor Transfer
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- Transfer Factor for children - QandA about Transfer Factor - Education
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Transfer
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Testimonial: Dogs, Distemper, and Transfer
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 Our
pets are prone to suffer from minerals and trace mineral deficiency. For
optimum health, I supplement Shasta's
diet (and my diet too) with the following: fulvic
minerals and/or marine phytoplankton (consist
of an immense arsenal and array of naturally occuring powerful phytochemicals,
biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants, free-radical scavengers, super
oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones, amino acids, antibiotics,
antivirals, and antifungals), bee pollen (rich in
naturally occuring vitamins), kelp (marine plants),
the
right kind of salt (not common table salt) and clay
(to
promote healing and to detoxify) and with flaxoil
(also knows as linseed oil - rich source of omega3 fatty acids). Shasta
does not drink
tap water. I give her only filtered
water which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride. I never cook
or warm up food in a microwave oven. Please
read about the Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking.
Shirley
A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians recommend to their
clients that they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of flaxseed
oil and other important nutrients.When the diets of animals were fortified
with flax, within three weeks their coats developed a beautiful sheen,
and dandruff was greatly diminished.
 Do
you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance?
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Homeopathy can help feline AIDS
- Dr. Glanzberg's
testimonial
"Jowls is a cat who is positive for FIV (feline AIDS). She was brought
to us three years ago when she was becoming anemic (with too few red blood
cells), and uremic (unable to filter certain toxins from her blood due
to kidney failure). She was weak, pale, and not eating well. A complete
medical diagnostic profile and homeopathic workup were performed to learn
about the unique qualities of this particular cat. With this information
homeopathic remedies were recommended. With regular follow up Jowls has
continued to do very well. Her improvement has been both visible and clinical,
having also been documented by her improved laboratory test results."
More about animal homeopathy
Feline
Nutrition
 Dr.
Pottenger discovered quite by accident that cats degenerated unless they
were fed raw food. In his 10-year study of 900 cats, he found the optimal
diet for his cats was 2/3 raw meat and 1/3 raw milk plus a little cod liver
oil. If either the meat or the milk was cooked, the cats degenerated. And
if both were cooked, the degeneration was much worse, and the cats could
no longer reproduce by the third generation.
Some of the problems Pottenger found in the cats fed cooked food were:
heart problems; nearsightedness and farsightedness; underactivity and inflammation
of the thyroid; infections of the kidney, liver, testes, ovaries and bladder;
arthritis and inflammation of the joints; inflammation of the nervous system
with paralysis and meningitis. And in the third generation, some of the
cats' bones became as soft as rubber. Lung problems, and bronchitis and
pneumonia were also frequent. Moreover, the females became irritable and
even dangerous, and the males became passive and lacked sex interest.
Clearly, there was a direct link between the cooking of meat and the
resultant evidence of malnutrition in Pottenger's cats. A growing number
of veterinarians state that processed pet food is the main cause of illness
and premature death in the modern dog and cat. In December 1995, the British
Journal of Small Animal Practice published a paper contending that processed
pet food supresses the immune system and leads to liver, kidney, heart
and other diseases. Dr. Kollath, of the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm,
headed a study done on animals. When young animals were fed cooked and
processed foods they initially appeared to be healthy. However, as the
animals reached adulthood, they began to age more quickly than normal and
also developed chronic degenerative disease symptoms. A control group of
animals raised on raw foods aged less quickly and were free of degenerative
disease. For a return to health, pets require a diet which strengthens
the immune system and most closely resembles that which they would get
in the wild. It's really easy to do. Learn
more about feeding raw food to our carnivore pets
Do
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Excerpt from Cats and the Natural
Raw Food Diet
Cats and
the Natural Raw Food Diet
by William Pollak D.V.M.
Cat's diet: "75 to 90% raw meat- raw means NOT cooked! It is
fine to cook it if you must, but know that you are cooking it for yourself;
not for your pet. Just cook the food as little as possible until you feel
comfortable. Turkey, Chicken, Fish, Lamb, Venison and Beef- This is in
the order of usually most liked to least preferred." "10 to 25% raw grated
or chopped veggies- fresh, above ground (carrots, turnips and parsnips
are fine), dark green, leafy, cauliflower, broccoli (a cat favorite), cabbage,
zucchini… whatever is fresh and happy at the grocery store is fine!! "learn
more about fats/oil, eggs, water, etc.for your cat's health.
 "When
transitioning a cat who is used to eating commercial food one must be prepared
for some reluctance on part of the cat in accepting raw foods. Reviving
a cat’s natural taste preference can represent a real challenge for both
the care giver and their cat(s). It is important that the care giver be
comfortable and confident with the new diet and must enforce the change
despite any protest. All the cats that we have encountered, both in our
own family and those of our customers, have been successfully transitioned
to a raw diet when the change is approached with this attitude." Natascha
Wille-Baker
Raw
Food Diet for Cats: A Natural Solution
Why Consider a Raw Food Diet? The simplest answer is, "Because it closely
approximates the diet cats would get in the wild; the diet to which their
physiology is naturally attuned." Cats eat a varied diet in the wild, including
organs, brains, and occasionally, stomach and intestine contents:
mice and other rodents, small mammals, birds, fish, snakes and other reptiles
and insects. However, for various reasons most feline caregivers do not
have the resources, nor the time to offer live prey to their cats; others
may feel squeamish at doing so (although frozen baby mice warmed to room
temperature may afford a rare treat.) Enter the raw food diet, which most
closely approximates the diet of felines in the wild.Proponents of the
BARF
diet suggest giving cats raw, meaty neck bones in sections, either
whole, or ground. There are a number of variations of these diets, but
the basics remain the same.
"The thought of listening to the cat crunching the skull of a mouse
with its jaws during our dinner is appalling to us, so it is usually not
permitted. Even though we know that mice are natural prey for cats, most
of us prohibit our feline companions from eating mice because such behavior
is upsetting to us and is deemed unbecoming of a house cat. I am not suggesting
that the cat should be allowed to eat your hamster, but I am asking you
to consider why so many of us choose to exclude raw, chopped chicken necks
from their cats' dietary menu. It's not because chicken bones are bad for
cats--- in fact, the raw bones will help clean kitty's teeth and provide
a rich balance of calcium and phosphorous. The reason why such food is
not allowed is because it is unacceptable to humans---raw chicken necks
weren't on that poster of the "five basic food groups" that adorned the
walls of our grammar school classrooms, and the thought of eating raw meat
(especially poultry!) is repulsive to us." Mary L. Wulff-Tilfordauthor
of All
You Ever Wanted To Know About Herbs For Pets
 Raw
Diet Recipes
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Raw Recipes for Felines
Step-by-step
pictorial and guidance to making and feeding RAW cat food produced by Anne
Jablonski. Read Anne's open
letter to veterinarians
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SeaCrest Keeshonden
Feline Diet The cat is a creature who has total dependence on raw meat.
Cats are obligate carnivores, and need a lot of meat in the diet. I believe
that the grain based commercial diets are killing our cats. Cats are now
dying of kidney disease, get diabetes, hyperthyroidism,
IBD, etc. Commercial foods have only been popular for cats for the last
couple decades. Before that, Fluffy was fed a variety of people food, and
got a chance to hunt for herself. While I truly believe cats belong indoors
in today's world, it has limited their diet. While indoor/outdoor cats
can hunt and often choose that over commercial foods, indoor kitties aren't
given that option. It scares me to think that we may be slowly killing
our felines. My raw-fed cats have great teeth (unheard of in many cases),
great coats, great condition, their coats gleam, they're incredibly soft.
And VERY active!!! Even the vet has noticed a difference (not that he's
seen the younger 2 for anything besides routine care...)
"The common practice of feeding meat without bones (or bone meal)
is nutritionally disastrous for dogs and cats. There are far too many people
giving eggs and meat to their pets without providing a balance to all the
phosphorus they contain. Meat contains no calcium, and lots of phosphorus;
bones contain lots of calcium. Eggs contain lots of phosphorus; the shells
contain calcium. That is nature's balance. If we feed meat without bones
or eggs without shells, or aren't sure of the correct ratios of those things
to feed, we must use something to replace them. It is a common and tragic
mistake to give a diet far too high in phosphorus to cats and dogs." Christie
Keith from Natural
diet.... what is it?
What
is Pica? Pica is the act of eating non-food items. In less serious
cases, cats may chew or suck on objects, but not actually swallow them.
Common targets include yarn or string, fabric, wool, phone or electric
cords, and plants. Any object may be a potential target, however.
Holistic veterinarians believe that cats exhibit pica behavior because
our soil, plants, and especially commercial foods are woefully deficient
in key nutrients. Scientists theorize that mineral deficiency subjects
us, and our animals, to more diseases, aging, sickness and destruction
of our physical well-being than any other factor in personal health. A
groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend
to their clients that they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose
of flaxseed oil and other nutrients for optimum health and vitality. The
food your animal eats should provide all of the nutritional
components which are necessary for all organs and systems of a healthy
body to perform in harmonious unison. A properly functioning body does
an amazing job at preventing disease and healing itself, and to do this
it requires the energies and nutrients of a well-balanced diet. In terms
of finding the proper diet for our companions, this means learning to look
beyond our own needs, opinions, and agendas to address the natural needs
of the animals that we caretake. more
Do
You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food?
Listen to Dr. Jane Bicks D.V.M. twelve-minute FREE audio or video
presentation to learn more about how you can improve the health, well-being,
and longevity of your cherished pet. more
 Ready-To-Eat
Healthy Raw Pet Food
If you don't have the time or the inclination to prepare homemade RAW
meals for your animal, you can purchase commercial ready-to-eat frozen
or freeze dried RAW meals
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Sample Ingredients:
with Chicken, Beef, or Lamb: Chicken sample: Ground Raw Chicken
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Seeds, Chicken Eggs, Montmorillonite (clay), Dried Kelp, Salmon Oil, Cold
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Duck Eggs, Pheasant Eggs, Quail Eggs, Garlic, Alfalfa Sprouts, Millet Sprouts,
Quinoa Sprouts, Wheat Sprouts, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Rosemary, Sage,
Clove. click here for detailed description of raw
pet food ingredients and their health benefits.
Worried about Salmonella?
"Animals
require the enzymes,
amino acids and other nutrients in the raw meat in order to stay healthy.
Many skin and coat problems are a direct result of a lack of raw animal
fat in the diet - fat which humans often believe is bad for their pet.
Animals need at least 30% raw fat, and their systems are not designed to
handle cooked meat or cooked fat. In the wild, a panther or jackal does
not barbecue, grill or smoke its prey. It definitely does not walk to the
local supermarket to buy dry food either. Yet most pet owners recoil at
the thought of feeding raw meat to their dog or cat, concerned about bacteria
or parasites. However, dogs and cats don't get
salmonella poisoning because their digestive system is so acidic
(or at least it should be) that it kills everything. This is why a dog
can bury a bone and dig it up two weeks later and eat the rotting meat."
click
to read the rest of the article
Concerned
about Zoonosis? Zoonosis
is an infectious or parasitic disease, which is naturally passed from vertebrate
animals to humans, and vice versa, e.g. tuberculosis, rabies or brucellosis.
"Dogs and especially cats can shed Salmonella organisms in both their feces
and saliva, meaning that transmission can occur via licking." more.
- A pet dog or cat licking your hand is a very common occurrence.
Sometimes a pet may lick the face of a child, helping germs spread more
easily. Animal saliva contains many pathogenic agents. more
A
Healthy Alternative to Feeding Raw Food
One of the alternative to feeding pets raw food is Life's Abundance,
a natural kibble pet food for Dogs and Cats. Life's Abundance chicken
meal is made from chickens raised without hormones or steroids.
It contains only natural, wholesome ingredients and is nutrient dense with
vitamins, minerals, fats and fatty acids which are essential for the optimal
health of your dog or cat. It is free from corn, wheat, dairy, by-products,
artificial colors or flavors.
Challenged by the recent
increase in poor health and disease in our pets, Dr. Jane Bicks developed
Daily Nutritional Systems. Today, most of us try to eat right and take
a daily supplement to get all nutrients necessary to avoid disease and
ensure good health. The same is true for our dogs and cats. A high quality
diet rich in protein and other essential nutrients is vital to good health.
However, every dog or cat is different and requires one or more additional
nutrients to stay healthy. That's why I formulated the second half
of the
Daily Nutritional System, the Advanced
Daily Supplement with Phytonutrient Power. This formula provides
your dog or cat with the additional nutrients necessary for good health
plus powerful plant nutrients to support a healthy defense system. Learn
more
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needed to stay healthy. This is important, since every pet is unique, and
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raw food, or if you choose to mix kibble with raw, or feed dry food exlusively,
here is a healthy alternative to the regular unhealthy, nutrient poor,
pet food. Life's Abundance Premium Health Food for cats is formulated
by Dr. Jane Bicks, a highly respected and nationally recognized holistic
veterinarian. It contains only fresh, natural, wholesome ingredients.It
is nutrient dense with vitamins, minerals, fats and fatty
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high quality protein including chicken meal, eggs, herring meal, chicken
liver meal and turkey meal derived from human-grade processing plants.
Rich in powerful antioxidants from natural sources. And does NOT contain
corn, wheat, dairy, by-products, artificial colors or flavors found in
other leading brands.
(Note: Flaxseed, rich in polyunsaturated
oil and two fatty acids has been used for food and feed for animals for
several thousand years in Europe, Asia and Africa. Research have found
Essential Fatty Acids in flax seed oil to be
beneficial in treating dry skin, eczema, dandruff, arthritis, allergies,
inflammatory and autoimmune disorders and provide an important boost to
the immune system.)
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Contains slippery elm, a special
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Pooping all over the house
"We've had terrible problems with all our animals (three cats and a
dog) peeing and pooping where they aren't supposed to, on our hardwood
floors under the table, on chair legs, on beds and in closets, etc. I started
giving all four of them the AFA products, especially
supplementing with enzymes,
probiotics, Super Sprout & Algae and CoQ10, based on what I had
read and heard from our great holistic vets and on the chat list. It has
helped tremendously. I started all this AFTER we took them to the vet and
they couldn't find anything wrong with them, and couldn't even suggest
anything to try! According to the vet, our 10-year-old schnauzer, Walter,
was simply experiencing "doggy Alzheimer's" for instance, and had "forgotten"
that he was housebroken! The CoQ10 seems to have helped him the most, so
maybe he was right. Anyway, it's such a relief and so fantastic to have
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Feline
Skin and Coat Care
By Alicia McWatters, PhD, CNC
Your cat’s skin and coat reflects its internal health. A skin or coat
problem often originates from a nutrient deficiency or an inability to
properly digest and assimilate nutrients. A balanced diet, preferably from
whole natural sources, can prevent deficiencies from occurring. Under adverse
conditions - unsuitable environment or diet - the skin often reacts with
dryness, redness, itching, cracking, thickening, and scaling or flaking.
This can lead to secondary bacterial or fungal infection and hair loss.
Your cat’s skin and coat rely on the proper balance of protein, vitamin
A, B complex vitamins, vitamin E, the mineral zinc, essential fatty acids
and sufficient water.
Skin
and Coat Formula for Dogs and Cats Chewable tablets for dry, flaky
or odorous skin, dull, brittle coats, excessive shedding and sores from
frequent scratching and biting. Contains skin and coat support nutrients
such as vitamins, A, D, E and fish oils (omega fatty acids) for
a thick, glossy coat and healthy skin.
Liquid
Fish oil, rich in Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) for improving the health
of dogs, cats, and other pets. Pets LOVE the taste of fish oil! If
your animal has dull coat, dry scaly skin, skin conditions, allergic reactions,
inflammatory conditions, or gastrointestinal disorders, then they may have
an Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) deficiency. Dr. Sears believes that most
chronic diseases (such as arthritis and heart disease) can be characterized
by two major factors: 1. Increased Inflammation, 2. Decreased Blood
Flow. Dr. Sear's Pharmaceutical. Grade Fish Oil starts with the highest
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amounts of saturated fats.
Rearing Healthy
Pups and Kittens
"Kittens will easily make the transition to the raw meat diet; in fact
they often show a true craving for it and act euphoric when presented with
it. Kittens are fed the same formulation as adult cats, with the distinction
that kittens are allowed to eat as much as they wish. Between the 4th and
5th week of life, solid foods can be introduced, and should be offered
4-6 x daily. It is not necessary to puree the food into a smoother consistency.
We often introduce our kittens to solid foods by hand feeding them tiny
chunks of raw meat. By no means does the introduction of solid foods mean
that a kitten no longer requires nursing. At this age solid foods merely
present an addition while the mother"s milk remains the staple diet. At
the age of 3 months the kitten becomes mainly reliant on solid foods, but
nursing should not be discouraged." Natascha Wille-Baker
learn
more
Do
you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance?
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Excerpt
from Cats and the Natural Raw Food Diet
Milk and Milk Products
by William Pollak D.V.M.
Pasteurized cow’s milk can cause diarrhea, flatulence and uneasiness
in the less vital animal. Any processed (i.e. cottage cheese) or cultured
dairy product is usually fine, like cheese, yogurt, kefir, panir, etc.
Raw
goat’s
milk, sheep’s milk and in many cases raw cow’s milk can be well
tolerated if slowly added to the diet.
"Many of our pets' disease and suffering can be prevented or cured with
nutrition. Processed foods and drugs have seriously depleted the natural
vitality and immune systems of our pets." For a return to health, pets
require a diet which strengthens the immune system and most closely resembles
that which they would get in the wild"Jesse
Dallas
A Warning from Dr. Chambreau
"Do not feed dry food to cats. A normal, healthy cat is NOT THIRSTY!!!
(You may see them drink rarely.) Feeding dry food will make them thirsty
and may stress the kidneys, so I do not suggest dry food for cats."Christina
Chambreau, DVM
Soybeans in your cat's food?
Cheetahs
and Soybeans from the Alaska Science Forum
A quick scan of supermarket dog and cat food labels indicates that about
half of the commercial dry pet foods have soy as the main protein source,
with soy appearing as the first ingredient after corn or (in some very
high protein products such as kitten food) as the first ingredient. In
1985, 29 American zoo cheetahs died and only 18 were born, and 7 of the
18 died before adulthood. Only about 10% of North American adult female
cheetahs have been producing live cubs in the last 5 years, compared with
60 to 80 % in other countries. Since North American cheetahs mostly eat
a commercial feline diet based on horsemeat and soy, while the cheetahs
living and breeding more successfully elsewhere are being fed whole carcasses,
a group of researchers in Ohio decided to look at the zoo cheetah's food.
They found that the soybean part of the diet (the same textured soy protein
and soy flakes used increasingly as a meat extender in human diets) contained
natural plant estrogens, chemicals akin to mammalian female hormones and
having some of the same effects. Experiments were carried out at the zoo
as well as in the lab. When four cheetahs in the Cincinnati Zoo were switched
to a diet based on chicken meat without soy, their liver function improved.
How
about the human consumption of soy?
Enzymes for your cat's health
Each of us receives a supply of enzymes at birth. The supply is NOT
limitless; it must supply the organism with life sustaining enzymes for
the duration of its existence. When the enzyme supply is exhausted, it
signals the breakdown of the organism (the dog). Enzymes are needed to
run all body systems. Metabolic enzymes are used by the heart, lungs, kidneys,
immune system, and for brain functions; digestive enzymes convert protein,
carbohydrates and fat into fuel to maintain the organism. Over taxing the
body to supply digestive enzymes can reduce the supply of metabolic enzymes.
Eventually, the body becomes enzyme-deficient making it vulnerable to disease.
Not suprisingly, glands and major organs suffer most from enzyme deficiency.
How can one prevent the body from depelting its own supply of enzymes?
Nature solved the problem for us by providing those enzymes in RAW FOODS.
Read
the rest of the article
More
about nature's enzyme therapy
Dr. Alicia McWatters, Ph.D - "Fresh, raw foods contain the
highest level of enzymes and these enzymes assist in digestion.
Cooked foods and dry convenient diets have been denatured and are devoid
of enzymes: life-promoting elements. While they may maintain life they
do not promote optimum health or longevity!" more
William Pollak D.V.M. - "Malnutrition
and the toxic condition of the animal fed commercial diets can result in
the inability to digest and assimilate basic food components of the fresher,
more wholesome type such as raw food." more
on raw food
Wholesome
Pet Food
Essential
Nutrients/Supplements
SICK OF DRUGGING YOUR PET?
Dr Charles E Loops DVM - "After
10 years of traditional veterinary practice I became tired of having no
treatment for chronic disease, incurable conditions, and a plethora of
allergic maladies which seem to plague all veterinary practices. I was
frustrated with giving animals cortisone because
I had no other solutions, or using antibiotics
for infections which I knew were of viral origin. There is so much that
can be done for an animal, bird, or reptile that is ailing by utilizing
homeopathic medicine."
For years dog health supplies have included toxic
materials to artificially maintain dog health as a temporary measure.
The time has come to change to a more natural approach toward animal health.
Natural remedies have been shown to achieve more immediate, more complete
and longer lasting health, vitality, quality and longevity of animal lives.
Learn
about herbal remedies and other safe alternatives to drugs, chemo, radiation
and surgery
 Michael
Dym, VMD - "Over the past 40 years and 17 generations of dogs and,
cats we are seeing tremendous increases in chronic ill health in our pets
that was rare back in the early 1960's. Most of these illnesses revolve
around breakdown in our pets' immune systems, and include chronic skin/ear
allergies, digestive upset, thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic disorders, seizures,
gum/ teeth problems, degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver failure, and
cancer across all ages and breeds. We are also seeing a record number of
behavioral and emotional disorders including alarming and unexplained fears/aggression.,
as well as difficulty focusing/training and paying attention. The analogy
of these compared with escalating immune/behavioral diseases in children
is quite disturbing. The two biggest factors in our pets' population health
decline over these generations has been the severe overuse
of multiple vaccines and nutrient poor and toxin
filled commercial pet foods. We have also failed to address the underlying
cause of disease by only sup pressing symptoms with antibiotics,
cortisone
and related drugs, so the disease progresses and goes deeper. Homeopathy
offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies
healthier."
Dr. Pat Bradley, DVM, Conway, USA - "The most common problems
I see that are directly related to vaccines
on a day to day basis are ear or skin
conditions, such as chronic discharges and
itching.
I also see behaviour problems such as fearfulness
or aggression. Often guardians will report
that these begin shortly after vaccination, and are exacerbated with every
vaccine. In a more general and frightening context, I see the overall health
and longevity of animals deteriorating. The bodies of most animals have
a tremendous capacity to detoxify poisons, but they do have a limit. I
think we often exceed that limit and over-whelm the body's immune system
function with toxins from vaccines, poor quality foods,
insecticides,
environmental toxins, etc. This is why we've seen such a dramatic increase
in allergies,
organ failures, and behaviour problems." (NOTE:
a growing number of holistic veterinarians use
Transfer Factor before and after vaccination to minimize the side effects
and help the animal recover)
Dr. Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy animals
and often very quickly after you vaccinate, you
can see simple things like itching of the
skin or
excessive
licking of the paws, sometimes even with no
eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy,
often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive
for several days. Frequently, you'll see urinary
tract infections in cats, often within three months after their
[annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind and heart, you'll
start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination." more
about vaccinosis
Will Falconer, DVM - "Most of the chronic diseases we commonly
see in animals (and humans) have an immune basis, e.g. diabetes, allergies,
asthma, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, repeated ear infections,
cancer, etc. While they can be cured through the careful use of homeopathy,
the road to cure can be a long one -- often years if the animal has had
years of disease. Transfer factors can significantly shorten the course,
by giving a much needed balancing effect to the immune system. If the immune
system is overactive as in allergies, ear infections, asthma, diabetes,
or hypothyroidism, Transfer Factor can balance this overactivity so the
system is not attacking its own organs, overreacting to things that shouldn’t
be perceived as a threat. If, conversely, the immune system is under-active
as in mange, parasites, viral infections, or cancer, Transfer
Factor Plus can clearly stimulate it to better meet the challenges
it needs to be alert to." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
Sam Jones, DVM - "Two cats, both about 8 years old, had severe
diabetes. It was impossible to get the insulin requirements adjusted. They
had lost weight to a point that they were skin and bones. Both cats had
no quality of life left. After one week of being on transfer
factors; we were able to get their insulin requirements adjusted. It
is now 6 months and they have regained their weight and have a great quality
of life and health."
Our
pets are prone to suffer from minerals and trace mineral deficiency. For
optimum health, I supplement my animal's diet (and my diet too) with the
following: fulvic minerals , marine
phytoplankton (consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally
occuring powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants,
free-radical scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones,
amino acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals), bee
pollen (rich in naturally occuring vitamins),
kelp
(marine plants),
the right kind of salt
(not
common table salt) and therapeutic clay (to
promote healing and to detoxify) and with omega 3
oils. Shasta does not drink
tap water. I give her only
energized,
alkaline microwater which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride.
I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking. Shirley
Just like humans, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected
by the health hazards of modern living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress
and unhealthy lifestyles can lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions
that are very similar to those experienced by humans. These days, emotional
and psychological problems like depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral
problems are just as prevalent in pets as they are in their owners. Similarly,
physical ailments such as diabetes,
arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver
disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems
are becoming more and more common in domesticated animals. Many, if not
most of these conditions can be prevented by helping your pets to live
a healthier lifestyle. For pets already suffering from existing conditions,
a combination of lifestyle changes and natural medicine can work wonders!
Dr. John Hanover, DVM - "Young puppies and kittens with
respiratory infections are given Shipibo
Treasure Tea which they will lap up even when they will not drink water.
I frequently recommend Amazon Herbs for my patients, especially geriatric
animals and our Search and Rescue dogs.” more...
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says that marine phytoplankton contains
almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing
the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Learn
how phytoplankton saved a dog's Life
  CHLORINATED
and FLUORIDATED WATER.... A BIG NO-NO !!! There
is a perception among many people that bottled water is somehow more healthy
or pure than water from their tap. This is simply an illusion of marketing.
A four-year study by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), released
in 1999, found that one-fifth of the sampled bottled waters contained known
neurotoxins and carcinogens such as styrene, toluene and xylene. Another
NRDC study found that, out of 103 brands of bottled water, one-third contained
traces of arsenic and E. coli. This means that out of a sample of 1,000
bottles sold in the U.S., at least 300 would have some level of chemical
contamination. It is well known that the average city water today contains
over 500 chemicals that do not belong in it. Part of this is due to the
fact that most delivery systems in the U.S. include cement, asbestos pipes,
cast iron, PVC (porous to certain solvents, herbicides and pesticides)
and that lead, cadmium and other toxic metals leach out of valves and couplings
of pipes between a water treatment plant and a faucet in the home. Why
Purified and Distilled Bottled Water are Bad For You and Your Animals
 Safe,
toxin-free, Ionized,
Energized, Drinking Water helps to naturally flush toxins and acidic
waste from the body and is a powerful antioxidant. Ionized Water makes
more oxygen available to our cells than distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered
only, bottled or tap water and is the best possible drinking water. "Disease
and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of
purified water. Avoid it except in special circumstances." Zoltan P.
Rona M.D
Feline Mini-Physical
Exam
It's a good idea to give your cat a mini-physical examination as part
of the weekly grooming session. Make the home checkup an extension of the
normal physical attention you pay your cat and he will not even know that
he is being "examined". It doesn't matter where you perform the exam, as
long as both you and your cat are comfortable. If your cat usually isn't
allowed on the kitchen table or counter, don't examine him there, as it
may be confusing and stressful.
You
cannot
poison your animal into health with drugs,
chemo or radiation. The holistic approach treats the whole animal, ignites
the body's internal healing force and stimulates the body's natural abilities
to heal itself "Health can only be achieved with healthful living"
T.C.Fry
Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Veterinary
Medicine
Subject: Skin on bones, severe ulcers on the back of
throat, and feline leukemia.
Date: December 12, 2005
From: Francie Smart
My cat Nipper was skin on bones. He was drooling a foul smelling
greenish yellow slim and smelled really bad. His eyes were dull and he
was filthy. He ate well, but slowly. I took him to the vet
the day before Thanksgiving and found he had severe ulcers on the back
of his throat and was given antibiotics, which I used the full course of
14 days of. One afternoon the vet called to say he had tested positive
for feline luekemia and I needed to think about putting him down as, in
her estimation, he would only decline and be in severe pain.
I did some research and learned that transfer factors are what every
mammal gets in the colostrum in the first three or so days of suckling.
Transfer Factors are molecules that educate the immune sytem to recognize
what is foreign to the body, form antibodies to it, and fight it off.
That then creates a memory which is the immune system. Well as it
turns out, Transfer Factors are the same for all mammals no matter the
source, very different from antegens which are species specific.
There were many testimonials, some from vets who spoke of feline luekemia,
FIV, distemper in dogs and cats, and a variety of problems with horses
and other animals as well who had been put in complete remission from life
threatening illnesses.
This is a formula that is a "human" formula, but all Transfer Factors
are the same for all mammals. So I ordered two bottles. Gave
Nipper two capsules of Transfer Factor Plus in the morning and two
capsules in the evening. In two days his drooling was hugely
diminished, and the smell was gone. By the fourth day his ears and
eyes were alert and bright and he was eating like CRAZY. By the end
of the week he was cleaning himself again.
He continues to improve daily and is acting like a kitten again (he
was born in 1998 (?) He's the king of the house now and takes what he wants,
including not allowing my Aussie to herd him in any way,shape or fashion.
Well, I was in the middle of an ulcerative colitis (UC) breakout and so
I started taking them a few days after I started giving them to Nipper.
My UC immediately turned around. I did go through a healing crisis
for a few days as my immune system started kicking stuff out of my body.
I am feeling better than I have for a long time. Although I have
come a long way with all the nutritional support, diet and exercise, I
have still been lacking something. This feels like it might be the
"tap root", the base, the end all -- to have a optimally working immune
system. Visit Francie's website FrancieSmart.com
 Why I won't
use the Elizabethan collar on my animals - The Elizabethan collar is
a type of plastic collar that is effective in preventing pets from licking
or biting themselves. The only time I will use such collar is to prevent
my cat or dog from tearing up surgical sutures, until healing is complete.
I will never use such collar to prevent my animal from licking skin eruptions,
hot spots, or infected area anywhere on her body. An important part of
hygiene and cleanliness is the tiger's rasping tongue. In a typical grooming
action the tiger will lick its paws and use them to wipe over the
face, ears and forehead. This is identical to the actions used by the domestic
cat. Any injuries are carefully licked and coated with antiseptic saliva
from the tongue. This aids in preventing infection entering into a wound.
More
on cleanlisness and tongue of the cat
The
Facts About Declawing - What You Really Need To Know
Contrary to most people's understanding, declawing consists of amputating
not just the claws, but the whole phalanx (up to the joint), including
bones, ligaments, and tendons! To remove the claw, the bone, nerve, joint
capsule, collateral ligaments, and the extensor and flexor tendons must
all be amputated. Thus declawing is not a “simple”, single surgery but
10 separate, painful amputations of the third phalanx up to the last joint
of each toe. A graphic comparison in human terms would be the cutting off
of a person's finger at the last joint of each finger. Declawing is not
without complication. The rate of complication is relatively high compared
with other so-called routine procedures. Complications of this amputation
can be excruciating pain, damage to the radial nerve, hemorrhage, bone
chips that prevent healing, painful regrowth of deformed claw inside of
the paw which is not visible to the eye, and chronic back and joint pain
as shoulder, leg and back muscles weaken.
More information: STOPDECLAW.COM
- NEWS: Legislation to ban declawing
in California
Excerpt from The Backyard Predator
Fasting
your Cat for Health
"It is very beneficial for healthy adult cats, to withhold all food
for a 48 hour period on occasions. This extended fast will enable the body
to clear some accumulated toxins from fat tissue, and completely empty
the bowl. Healthy cats don't fast voluntarily, but are frequently faced
with an involuntary fast in a natural setting through unavailability of
prey, or repeated unsuccessful hunts. They will, however, frequently refuse
food when unwell as a possible means to speed recovery. Cats are unharmed
by the absence of food for several days, and in extreme times of famine
may loose up to 50% of their body mass and still survive. It is, however,
critical that the cat has unrestricted access to fresh water during fasting.
"
"Physiologically, the cat is adapted to gorge food, followed by periods
of fasting. This eating habit is necessary to provide sufficient time between
meals for the body to de-tox, because a nearly all meat diet produces many
toxic metabolic by-products, which are naturally filtered from the blood
by the kidneys, and excreted in the urine. If the cat were to eat continuously,
high toxic levels would be maintained in the blood stream and accumulative
effect the cat's health. Meal feeding in 8-12 hour intervals assures that
toxins in the blood peak only for short periods after ingestion and during
digestion, after which they are nearly completely filtered from the body."
Note: This is also true for dogs. Now that my dog Shasta is
10 year old, I routinely fast her on water for 48 hours once or twice a
week. William Pollak D.V.M. says that occasional fasting by cats and dogs
is a normal, natural phenomenon, especially when natural raw, fresh foods
are fed. Learn more: Fasting
Your Pet by William Pollak D.V.M. Fasting is especially good for older
animals. It helps detoxify, maintain optimum weight and excellent energy
and vitality. Shirley
Wheatgrass juice to
build your cat's immune system
Cancer in cat cured with green juice
Fighting fibroid breast tumors and paralysis in a cat
with vegetable juice
"I am pleased to say we are successfully fighting fibroid breast tumors
and paralysis of the hindquarters brought on by colon cancer, and while
I did have to use a few homeopathic medicines at first to reverse the kidney
damage, the bulk of the credit goes to the juices."
"One month ago, this cat's hindquarters became paralyzed, and she was
forced to ambulate by dragging herself by her forelegs only; bowel movements
became virtually nonexistent. After one week of steady juicing, elimination
functions have resumed and her rear legs are moving again! If you have
not already gotten a copy, please check out Dr.
Jensen's book, Foods that Heal. It efficiently presents in layman's
terms how to heal using food and juice combinations based on the chemical
elements contained therein. Of course, in pets, you just have to give very
small portions (literally, 1/2-teaspoon amounts) to see results. And because
the right combination of juices will taste good to them, animals willingly
take the juice mixed into their foods -- resulting in less stress on both
owner and pet. So now my cats get vegetable-only juice and the dogs get
the pulp -- so there's no waste -- all are getting healthy, and I'm saving
$$$ on vet bills."
 Wheatgrass
for Feline Health: Staff members of the Institute who lived with
cats reported their animals had less illness once they provided wheat grass
regularly. They noted that fur was more beautiful, and life spans longer.
Formerly arthritic older cats who could barely get in and out of the litter
box, were jumping on top of high surfaces. Immune systems in all the cats
grew strong and common sicknesses much more easily resisted. Sores and
strange lumps would disappear. Chronic conditions such as upper respiratory
problems would clear away for good. Keen observers commented that cat's
personalities and behavior changed. The cats became calmer, and more "jungle
cat-like" in their gait and mannerisms. Making sprouts and growing wheat
grass for your own cats is quick and easy! Living foods will beautifully compliment
a cat's raw meat diet creating the perfect meal. Many different seeds and
nuts may be sprouted and added to your cat's food." Gail
Colombo Learn about cancer in cat cured with
green juice
Testimonial from Mayan Camera
in NY (23 Dec 2004)
"My 13 yr male cat is now walking around, does not have his mouth infected
and swollen face, and is carrying on with his appetite... Wheatgrass changed
his energy level in 20 minutes, he began eating, the swelling and infection
went away in 2 days, his respiratory and sinus dis-ease (due to chemical
medicine he was prescribed and I stupidly gave him when I don't even use
them for myself)was gone in those 2 days and my love is now back to normal.I
'm also taking wheatgrass and feel great. With my cat I have to put it
in a dropper cause he just does not like the taste but what the heck a
grab by the neck everyday stimulates his senses and circulation soooo its
ok.. Thanks again for your website."
Learn about the incredible healing properties of
wheatgrass
Aphanizomenon
flos-aquae (AFA)
Many show animal owners, breeders, and other
animal lovers are feeding AFA, an edible freshwater algae plant to their
animals with amazing results. Although it has been eaten for centuries
by indigenous peoples, for the first time in history, AFA - nature's most
basic food - is available in it's complete, vital, fresh frozen, LIQUID
form. The beautiful, unpolluted Upper Klamath Lake-one of the few remaining
alkaline lakes on the planet holds the key to it's remarkable potency.
This lake has an astonishingly high mineral concentration due to a massive
volcanic eruption that occured in the vicinity over 7,000 years ago, covering
the area with millions of tons of mineral ash. Seventeen streams and rivers
deposit into the 140 square mile lake an annual average of 50,000 tons
of the mineral-rich silt from the surrounding 4000 square mile volcanic
basin, making Upper Klamath Lake one of the richest nutrient traps in the
world. learn more/where to buy
 Domesticated
animals need the right kind of salt
An abundance of the ingredients in unrefined,
unheated real salt are as synonymous with life today as they were a
billion years ago before single cells appeared here. Lack of them is synonymous
with birth defects, organ failure, decay, diseases, premature aging and
death at a young age.
Alert:
don't supplement your animal's diet with sodium chloride (common table
salt); all of the other beneficial elements have been removed. Animals
need unrefined, unprocessed real salt which is available
at this
website. Major producing companies dry their salt in huge kilns with
temperatures reaching 1200 degrees F, changing he salt's chemical structure,
which in turn adversely affects the human body. Avoid the common
refined table salt. Domesticated animals need the right
kind of salt
  The
best way to provide salt to your pets is to provide two separate
water bowls. One bowl with real-unrefined-unheated-natural-sea-salt
and one bowl without salt, so that the animals can consume as much salt
as they require. They will drink from the bowl that contains salted water,
however once they have had enough salt, they will drink from the bowl that
has plain water.
Fibrosarcoma
in Cats - Vaccine Related
Michael Richards, DVM - "Unfortunately, cats develop
vaccine related fibrosarcomas. This is a problem which has come to light
in the last few years and it is one for which there is no clear consensus
about the proper way to publicize and deal with it among small animal veterinarians.
I suspect that many cat owners are unaware of this risk.. Most veterinarians
are reluctant to tell every cat owner about the risk of fibrosarcomas and
to explain the risk/benefit ratio of vaccination for each individual cat."
Preventing and Healing Animal Cancer:
the holistic approach
Healing animal cancer: a drugless, non toxic approach
A testimonial: Feline Nasal
Tumor Cure
Krissy cured her beloved cat of nasty tumor in nasal passage with home
remedies.
FIP
(Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Treatment
With alternative health, and conventional tests, there is hope for
FIP cases to live with more quality days/weeks/years than conventional
medicine can offer. Cats have survived correct positive FIP diagnosis.
Cats
and Steroids
Steroids don't cure anything. They are very powerful drugs and
if used inappropriately, they can mask symptoms of a serious illness and
weaken the cats immune system. These drugs have severe side effects and
if used improperly, can bring harm to the cat.
Insecticides
and Feline Hyperthyroidism Since the early 1980s, increasing
numbers of cats have been found with hyperthyroidism,
enlarged thyroid glands and high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood.
Toxic Alert! Highly toxic and dangerous
pet product - Hartz Flea and Tick Drops
For Cats
Natural Remedies for Cats
Veterinarians
Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments
and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians by
Martin Zucker
An introduction and a guide to the vast world of natural methods, treatments,
and foods that are now available for cats. Veterinarians from around the
country offer information and opinions to help you determine what's best
for your cat. In addition to showing you how to develop a healthy diet
for your pet, these doctors will tell you about alternative treatments
such as homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, and herbal
medicine.
"Finding this book was a Godsend. After purchasing several other "natural
cat care" books, this book exceeded all expectations and made the others
a waste of money. This is the only book you'll ever need to keep your cat
healthy, or in my case...to save its life. After my cat was diagnosed with
a life-threatening disease called Fatty Liver Syndrome, I followed the
suggestions of several veterinarians in this book, as well as utilizing
"conventional" medicine with my local veterinarian and her blood enzyme
levels were normal after only 3 weeks! Normally, recovery takes twice as
long." amazon reviewer
Visit the library for additional holistic cat
care books and solving cat behavior problems
GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT
By Allan Sachs DC, CCN
Philadelphia veterinarian, Dr Deva Kaur Khalsa, has used GSE extensively
in her holistic practice. Because ear infections in cats, when caused by
fungus, can prove highly resistant to treatment, Dr Khalsa was particularly
interested in GSE’s antifungal properties. She says, “GSE has proven itself
to be extremely dependable and effective while adhering to the criteria
of a natural, non-toxic modality.
Healing
Power of Grapefruit Seed There are many herbs and essential oils that
kill enterococcus, staphylococcus and other bacteria as well as viruses,
which antibiotics are unable to treat. One of the most popular is grapefruit
seed extract, or GSE, made from the seeds and connecting tissue of citrus
fruit. Grapefruit seed extract(GSE) is being used to kill bacteria like
Strep, Staph, Salmonella, E. Coli, and also to fight Candida, Herpes, Influenza,
parasites, fungi and traveler's diarrhea. This has been proven in laboratories
all over the world, and is supported by feedback from doctors, veterinarians,
farmers and consumers. Non-toxic, biodegradable, economical, with no harmful
side-effects
GRAPEFRUIT
SEED EXTRACT: Available products and and more information
GSE in Veterinary Practice
Grapefruit
Seed Extract Natural Solutions to Drug-Resistant Infections
The
Practical Handbook for Using Grapefruit Seed (book)
Extract
to Heal Infections, Allergies and Much More (book)
Learn about other Herbal Antibiotics : Natural
Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Homeopathy for Your
Cat
A growing number of veterinarians are turning to homeopathic veterinary
medicine as a safe and effective alternative to conventional veterinary
practice.
Homeopathy
for Cats
by Michelle Bernard
"One thing that I really don't care to have to do to my cats is medicate
them. Cats in general don't like to be messed with and pilling them or
applying topical medicine is the ultimate in "messing". It's hard to find
a more compelling reason for the use of classical homeopathy, a form of
medicine where one dose (which entails "chucking" a few tiny pellets down
a cat's throat) can make the difference between life and death or between
chronic illness and a life of freedom. " Michelle Bernard
is also the author of Raising
Cats Naturally
Basic
First Aid Priorities for Cats
HOMEOPATHIC EMERGENCY REMEDY LIST FOR CATS
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you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance?
or call 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560
Identify and Treat
the Causes of Disease
Illness does not occur without cause. Causes may originate in many areas.
Underlying causes of illness and disease must be identified and removed
before complete recovery can occur. Symptoms can be expressions of the
body's attempt to defend itself, to adapt and recover, to heal itself,
or may be results of the causes of disease. Excerpt from
http://www.naturopathic.org
Your animal's ill health may be caused by prolonged exposure
toxic environmental factors, including processed commercial pet food and
malnutrition, pesticides, antibiotics, chemical pollution of food, water
and air, lack of exercise and chronic stress. Modern veterinary medicine
often fails to to recognize them as agents of dis-"ease" Learn
how to protect your animal
Adding
Garlic to your Feline's Diet: a Bad Idea?
Learn about the pros and cons of giving garlic to dogs and cats
Feline kidney/bladder problem
FELINE UROLOGICAL SYNDROME (FUS)
There are two kinds of kidney failure, Acute Renal Failure (renal means
kidney-related), abbreviated as ARF; and Chronic Renal Failure, abbreviated
as CRF. Learn about herbal and homeopathic holistic methods of treatments.
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about your cat's diet?
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other people's testimonials of amazing animal health improvements
and cures of cancer and other chronic disease with natural, alternative
health care and optimum nutrition. This is a collection of emails I received
over the years and for which I received the permission to publish on my
site. With almost each testimonial you will find an email address to facilitate
correspondance, feedback and support.
Raw Recruits Support
Group This is a group of like minded souls who have come together for
the well being of their pets. They are a Support Group for people who have
chosen to feed their cats and dogs a Species Specific Raw Diet and to care
for them as much as possible in an Holistic way. Many of them have fed
a raw diet for many years, some only more recently. How did they get here?
Some came here through recommendations by friends, but many of us were
struggling alone after reading books by Pitcairn, Volhard and Billinghurst.
They were looking for that "bit extra" and for others who shared our beliefs
and could give us support. They have found that support with Raw Recruits.
There is also a email list
you can join. Find support, help, feedback, motivation, etc. about
all issues related to BARF (BARF = Bones and Raw Food - it refers to a
type of diet fed to dogs (and cats) which totally excludes all commercial
dog and cat foods. )
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Holistic
veterinary: testimonials of amazing cures
Read other people's testimonials of amazing animal health improvements
and cures of cancer and other chronic disease with natural, alternative
health care and optimum nutrition. This is a collection of emails I received
over the years and for which I received the permission to publish on my
site. With each testimonial you will find an email address to facilitate
correspondance, feedback and support.
Alternative Therapy for Our Animals
Read about FDA's alledged abuse of power toward pet store owner who
supplied litterature claiming that vitamins would keep pets healthy. The
article, written by James DeMeo, Ph.D. can be found at The
FDA - Who Do They Really Protect? Anti-Constitutional Activities and
Abuse of Police Power by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other
Federal Agencies.
Arthur
Young DVM, a Certified Homeopathic Veterinarian, uses glyconutritionals/Saccharides
in his practice on all animals from birds to horses. He always advises
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and your animals.
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Animal Health Overview of Natural, Holistic Veterinary
Medicine
 Pet
deaths prompt recall of pet food The
number of cases of kidney failure among dogs and cats  that
ate poisoned pet food could total in the tens
of thousands says Dr. Paul Pion, president
of the Veterinary Information Network. More accounts of stricken pets had
been coming in since the numbers were tallied over the weekend. He said
the final number for pets suffering from kidney failure could be in the
tens of thousands. more on the recall
Veterinary Secrets
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benefit from natural veterinary care and prevention.
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Steven Slagle, DVM - "Transfer
factors have turned out to be the most effective and versatile products
I have ever used in my 32-year veterinary practice. A cat with leukemia,
an oral tumor, and posterior paralysis due to a spinal tumor, was very
ill and emaciated. One month after enhanced transfer factors (1 cap daily),
there was some regression of the oral tumor, restored appetite with some
weight gain, and increased sociability. Five months later, she continues
to improve, regaining normal weight, 80% regression of her oral tumor,
and regaining use of hind legs and tail." more
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water. I frequently recommend Amazon Herbs for my patients, especially
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