One question I get a lot is “What should I feed my CKD cat?” (CKD stands for chronic kidney disease. It’s also called CRF, chronic renal disease.) Not having a definitive answer, I requested an interview with one of my favorite cat experts, the holistic vet, Dr. Jean Hofve. She provided some surprising and helpful answers! Dr. Jean, if you had a cat…
Does your cat hate getting a chemical flea treatment? Do you worry about the safety of flea treatments? You are not alone. UPDATED MAY 2016
I used to live with a cat who would cry all night for the first four nights at a new home. He howled like he was getting a root canal – it was awful! Over the years, I eventually discovered how to make moving cats an easier experience. Beyond preventing distress, there are serious risks to…
This post sums up vital information that cannot be repeated often enough…
In a cat longevity survey I did, at least 80% of the cats who lived for over twenty years had wet food as a regular part of their diet. (They ate it several times per week, though not always exclusively. Some had dry food in addition to wet food.)
I was recently given a copy of a Kindle book written by Ingrid King, publisher of the award-winning Conscious Cat blog. It’s called Adventures in Veterinary Medicine – What Working in Veterinary Hospitals Taught Me About Life, Love and Myself. This little book is ideal for anyone wondering what it might be like to work in the veterinary world….
As it turns out, the cat food universe changes and expands almost as fast as the number of questions I get about cat food grows each day. The time has come for Frequently Asked Questions! What do you think of [fill in the blank] pet food company? As much as I wish it were as…
