Kidney Failure in Cats: When is It Time for Euthanasia?
Kidney failure in cats can often be managed for a period with treatments that prolong life and enhance comfort. Unfortunately, there will come a point when those treatments are no longer enough, and you may be faced with the heartbreaking decision of having to let your cat go. The choice of euthanasia is always deeply […]
Give Your Dog Relief: Lasers for Dog Lick Granulomas
When I adopted Suede from the ASPCA, food allergies left his paws red and irritated. Once I got him on a home-cooked diet, his food allergies disappeared. However, he continued to lick his paws. When Suede didn’t lick them, they looked great. But, when he was licking his paws, they become red and irritated. Luckily, […]
Does Natural Heartworm Prevention Exist?
It’s disgusting – and scary! You don’t want your pup to get infected. But, you’re concerned about exposure to unnecessary chemicals. Can you prevent heartworms naturally? Does natural heartworm prevention exist? How Does Conventional Heartworm Prevention Medicine Work? Heartworm prevention medicine is a bit misleading. Heartworm prevention medicine doesn’t actually prevent heartworm. Instead, it kills […]
TCVM: Your Answer for Cat Chronic Sinusitis
Do you know the signs of chronic cat sinusitis? Poor Fluffy. His nose is runny and congested. Fluffy’s had diarrhea on and off for weeks. His skin is dry and flakey, but hot to the touch. You know Fluffy has chronic sinusitis, but what can you do about it? A traditional vet gave you antibiotics […]
Breathing, Food, and Skin: The Three Types of Cat Allergies
First and foremost, the absolute best strategy to employ for your cat with allergies is decreasing his exposure to allergens. The next step is to address the symptoms caused by allergies. You can decrease allergen exposure and subsequent symptoms by: Using flea prevention Avoiding common allergens Making dietary changes Use Flea Prevention Every Month Fleas […]
Start a Food Diary: Eliminate Cat Food Allergies Today
You even notice the scratching almost always after meals. Vomiting and diarrhea are a weekly occurrence. But still, after much deliberation, you can’t really figure out why. She is even missing a patch of fur on her back. Her back eventually becomes red, swollen, and bloody because of his persistent licking. It looks painful, but […]