Navigating Kidney Failure in Cats’ Final Stages
Navigating kidney failure in cats’ final stages doesn’t have to break your heart. However, because chronic renal failure is a progressive disease, the outcome will ultimately be death. The following five treatments are necessary to manage end-stage renal failure. 1. Subcutaneous Fluid Administration As renal insufficiency progresses, oral fluid intake cannot keep pace with fluid losses. […]
Medical Treatments for Cat Kidney Failure
Do you know the four goals of treatment for cats with renal failure? Decrease signs of uremia including gastritis and inappetence Regulate fluids, electrolytes, minerals, and acid-base status Provide optimal nutrition Retard progression of CKD Hopefully, with early diagnosis and proper management, your kitty can live a productive life free of feline CRF symptoms. To prolong […]
My Cat Has Renal Failure! What is His Life Expectancy?
Unfortunately, kidney disease traumatizes both the pet owner and their feline family member. This article guides you through the end-stage treatment options and explains your cat’s prognosis, life expectancy, and quality of life issues. But first, cat kidney problems can be sudden (acute renal failure) or gradual (chronic renal failure). Distinct differences exist between the […]
Have an Itchy Dog? Try Wind Toxin TCVM Herbal!
Does your dog suffer from skin allergies? Itchy dog symptoms of skin allergies include: Itching or scratching Licking his/her feet Scooting Shaking his/her head from ear infections Getting repeat hotspots Licking his/her belly Drainage from the eyes (dog eye allergies) Continually sneezing. Luckily, Eastern medicine offers a natural, herbal remedy for itchy dogs. Wind Toxin Herbal Formula: Western […]
Liver Happy: Herbal Remedy for Grumpy Cats
Grumpy cats come in all shapes and sizes! Often, bewildered owners have no idea why their cat is so grumpy. If your cat is grumpy and you’re not sure why, your cat may be energetically out of balance. Luckily, Eastern medicine offers a natural, herbal solution for grumpy, out of balance cats! Liver Happy: Western Medicine Applications Liver Happy […]
Stomach Happy: Natural Relief for Dog Stomach Ulcers
Dog stomach ulcers are often related to how efficiently the dog’s stomach protects itself against its own stomach acid. Prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a common cause of gastric ulcers because NSAIDs decrease the stomach’s ability to buffer acids used for digestion. Symptoms of dog stomach ulcers include: Abdominal pain Anemia Loss of appetite Rapid heart […]