Frugal Home Remedies for Cat Health Problems
Beware when using frugal home remedies for cat health problems. Some are good and some can be toxic. Theoretically, I support the use of home remedies for cat health problems but the Internet can...
View ArticleActivated Charcoal for Cats
Activated charcoal can be used in the decontamination of a poisoned cat. It has been suggested that every cat owner should have some activated charcoal in their medicine cabinet or feline first aid...
View ArticleHuman Pills Harm Pets
A survey by a pet insurer More Than indicates that almost 10% of pet owners in the UK treat their cats and dogs with human medication in order to save on veterinary bills. I find that shocking to be...
View ArticleCat rescuer defies the advice of her vet and massages her cat back to health
This is first hand proof that cat massage can have very real health benefits. Below is a great photograph of Kim Breckon’s rescue cat, Carrie, showing the tender loving care that Kim has given to her....
View ArticleHome remedies for IBD in cats
Are there any home remedies for IBD in cats? Yes and it is a complete transition to a raw, grainless diet for your cat. I feel I am allowed to discuss this because normally veterinarians don’t provide...
View ArticleWhat should I feed my sick cat?
The question in the title (a Google search term) implies that a cat owner is having problems ensuring that their cat eats enough because they have lost their appetite due to sickness. Therefore the...
View ArticleHow can I tell if my cat has a temperature?
If you want to tell if your cat has a temperature you will need to check it with a thermometer. The procedure is quite straightforward but gentleness is the order of the day. If you don’t already have...
View ArticleHow do I know if my cat has Covid-19?
See a vet and in addition my advice is that, if you want to do something, you could check your cat’s temperature and confirm that he or she has a persistent cough (see link below). She may also have a...
View ArticleHow to help a cat be sick?
This is a question which asks how a cat owner can make their cat sick so that their cat vomits up a poison that she has just ingested. This is not about preventing sickness but encouraging it to try...
View ArticleTurmeric scrub turns cat with fungal infection bright yellow
A Thai woman, Thammapa Supamas, living in Thailand wanted to home treat her all-white cat for a fungal infection on his/her right foreleg. She decided upon a treatment that is used for people: a...
View ArticleWhat does ringworm look like on a cat?
Here are some pictures of domestic cats with ringworm. I am fortunate to be able to refer to a recently written article by Elisa, a colleague of mine, who wanted to spread the word about a beautiful...
View ArticleIs veterinary-grade urinary care cat food a scam?
Veterinary-grade urinary care cat food works to a certain extent so you can’t call it a scam. However, it is a relatively poor solution to the formation of crystals of magnesium ammonium phosphate...
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