Fur, Jaws, and Claws

posted by fmoore on Oct 24

Today’s subject is a sensitive one. Even though it has been over 18 months since the pet food recall, many cat owners found out that if they had just spent a little more on healthy diet options, they may not have been faced with the high price of veterinarian care once their cat’s became sick. Or even worse, if their cat had to pay for this unintended negligence with their life. This post speaks to preventing this from happeningn to you and your cat.

While we all expect to pay for pet food on a regular basis when we own a cat, it is those times when we need to get recommended additional prescriptions for medical supplies where the expenses quickly build up.

While you should always listen to the recommendations from your veterinarian, there are alternative places where you can buy medical supplies that are considerably cheaper than many of the outlets we commonly use. These savings have been the result of internet sites and blogs, like this one, that offer advice for pet prescriptions and at discounts that are not available elsewhere. 

The majority of these sites all offer the same products that you would expect to find at your veterinarians, but with reduced overheads and widespread distribution throughout the country. You can save a considerable amount of money and ensure that your cat gets optimal treatment without having to worry solely about the financial aspect that is so often the determining factor for many people with their pets health.

In addition to the prescription medications, you will also find the usual worming tablets, powders and alternative pet health products that you would normally buy at the local pet store, at cheaper rates online.

Even though I am recommending this advice, I will be offering alternatives for your cat that will keep your cat from ever becoming dependent on drugs to become well.

I would like to even take it one step further. Prescriptions should be your last resort when healing your cat. Be sure to do your homework on holistic veterinarians, alternative medicines, and complementary procedures when it comes to healing your cat.

At this point in this post, you no longer have to make decisions that are determined primarily on finances becuase I will continually share and update information in this blog for you to make the best decision for your cat, versus emotion, which many veterinarians play on so they can pitch you THEIR products.

You can even get advice from some of these sites that will help you to resolve minor problems rather than having to take your cat to the vet once they have contracted a major illnesses. You would only need to use this where the problems are minor. You would not like to endanger your cat’s health by making incorrect decisions concerningn its health.

Many of the ailments that your cat might get however, can quite easily be resolved through the use of good information (that you can always find here), common sense, and quality products and services that are designed specifically for problems concerning your cat. If you are looking to reign in the costs of caring for your cat, you will want to read: Fur, Jaw, and Claws: A Definitive Introduction to a Holistic Lifestyle for Your Cat. This will definitely be a decision you can live with.

posted by fmoore on Oct 23

I wanted to move on to a new subject today but I need to make sure that you, the cat owner, understand that you are the deciding factor on how well and how long your cat lives. We are living in a time right now where many things are uncertain and seem out of our control. One thing that I want you to be sure of is that you control how long and how well your cat’s lifespan will be. Be sure to take this post to heart.

The one thing many people don’t consider when getting a cat is the lifespan of the pet. You will need to plan to be responsible for the health and well-being of your cat for between 15 and 20 years. I would like to discuss 7 factors that need to be taken into consideration when becoming an adoptive parent of a cat.

First, you should map out the expenses of owning a cat. You are going to need to factor how much money you will spend each month for healthy diet so your cat can reduce its visits to the vet to just routine checkups. When the time comes in choosing a veterenerain of your choice, make a concerted effort that it is practicing holistic care. You will want to make sure you have a concrete idea of how often the visits will be and how much procedures will cost when necessary.

Secondly, as with people, cats are long on personality. You will either find the cat whose personality is matched to your own or that balances the personality that you have. There are many excellent books available at libraries, bookstores and on the internet that will give you a good description of the type of personality to be expected from the various breeds of cats.

Thirdly, you will need to find out early how much attention you will be able to offer your cat. There are breeds of cats that require more attention than others. This is true particularly for those cats that tend to live inside. Breeds of cats that are happy to run around outside and keep themselves occupied tend to need less attention than most of their indoor companions.

Fourthly, aside from personality, cats with longer fur will tend to shed more fur than cats with short coats. They will require more grooming and they will require more cleaning. This means that you will have to want to spend more time to give them the attention they need and deserve to be comfortable.

Fifthly, the one major difference, besides diet, is that cats are much more independent than dogs and are usually more difficult to train. This is something that you need to realize and accept before you make your decision in becoming an adoptive parent of a cat.

Sixthly, if you enjoy travel or you are away from your home much of the time, you will need to arrange for a person or a service, that you trust, that can mind your cat and ensure that it gets fed regularly in your absence. It is always worth considering where you’re living and if the environment is suitable for owning a cat.

Lastly, the one thing that many people surprisingly don’t consider before adopting a cat is whether any person in the family, including themselves, is allergic to cats. There are quite a large number of people who are allergic to cats. Make sure that you, or your immediate family members, are not one of these people. If you are, make sure that your love for cats is greater than the remedies you may need to live with them.

P.S. If you want to make sure that your cat has access to the best choices for alternative healthcare, holistic veterinarians, the best cat food money can buy and non-toxic cat accessories, be sure to pick up a copy of Fur, Jaws, and Claws: A Complete Introduction to a Holistic Lifestyle for Your Cat, on your way out. Trust me, this one purchase you will make for your cat that you won’t regret.

posted by fmoore on Oct 21

Good Morning, Good Evening, and Good Afternoon

Welcome to newest blog on the web dedicated to creating a holistic lifestyle for your cat. If you are:

tired of pet food corporations not being truthful about the ingredients in their pet products

tired of conventional vetereinarians not being honest about your cat’s true health needs

looking for alternative, complementary, organic or holistic ways to improve the quality of life of your cat

THIS blog is for YOU!

Fur, Jaws, and Claws is going to offer unconventional, yet effective advice, on how to provide your cat with a longer and livelier quality of life. We will be able to tell you where conventional care ends and alternative care begins for your cat. From nutrition, to mental health to physical vitality, it will be covered here in Fur, Jaws, and Claws.

If you have family members, friends, or co-workers that want to know the truth about how to care for your cat in the most natural and healthiest way possible, this blog is for them. In fact, if you are dealing with an issue that has been a concern for your cat, be sure to check out our guide: Fur, Jaws, and Claws: The Definitive Guide to a Holistic Lifestyle for Your Cat. Trust me, you WILL NOT be disappointed.

To your cat’s health,

Fen