Fur, Jaws, and Claws

posted by fmoore on Dec 23

By being aware of how your cat is feeling and what it is doing you will help to ensure that its health remains at an optimum level.There are three different problems we will deal with that will be made aware to you by your cat vomiting. This is the way your cat lets you know it is not feeling its best. If you find that your cat is vomiting, it is not necessarily a problem unless it appears to be apathetic and low on energy. You can then decide if it will be necessary for your cat to go to the holistic vet for a checkup.

First, we are going to discuss hairballs. Your cat will eat grass to induce vomiting, often to eliminate hair that they’ve ingested while grooming themselves. If this is happening consistently, you will need to spend a little more time grooming your cat to remove the excess hair to prevent it from swallowing it when it licks itself.

Second, cold food can cause your cat to vomit. It is not a good idea to take your cat’s food directly from the refrigerator and feed it to them. Allow your cat’s food to be at room temperature before placing it on the plate. Make a habit of feeding your cat at the same time everyday to make sure your cat is not waiting on its meal. You may find that this will decrease your cat’s problems digesting its food.

Lastly, we will deal with pest control. If your cat is scratching itself quite often this can be a sign that it needs additional grooming to remove fleas or ticks.

Flea dirt is often visible in the fur. Even if you can’t find the fleas when grooming, this is a sign that fleas or ticks are present. Your cat may vomit due to discomfort but you definitely do not want it to get to that point.

There are different treatments available for fleas, from pills to powders to collars, which can be worn around the neck. However, you need to be careful when putting a collar on a cat as they like to climb. These collars can get caught in branches and other things that could result in dire consequences and life threatening circumstances.

Now this is the most important paragraph of this last point. Flea treatments that are heavier on the chemical side than the natural side can cause your cat feel unwell for a day or two after being administered. So look out for any adverse reactions. Whether you notice visible adverse effects or not, be sure that you use an alternative treatment every time for your cat. It will thank you for it.

If you want to find out the best and natural pest treatments for your cat, be sure to download Fur, Jaws, and Claws for your cat. Your cat will thank you. Trust me.

posted by fmoore on Oct 29

holistic [hoh-lis-tik]

-adjective

identifying with principles of holism in a system of therapeutics, esp. one considered outside the mainstream of scientific medicine, as naturopathy or chiropractic, and usually involving nutritional measures.                                                                                                                                 

That word is what this blog is all about. You can help your cat maintain a much healthier and happier lifestyle by adopting a holistic approach. We are about alternatives to what conventional medicine says HAS to be the status quo. If you want the best for your cat, start with an open mind.

Cats spend 15% of their waking hours washing and grooming their fur with their tongue. They ensure that their claws remain in good shape by scratching trees, and sometimess,  your good furniture. They help to keep their teeth clean by eating meaty and poultry when they tear food while feeding. 

Now, here are the things YOU can do to help your cat stay in better condition for longer.

Ideally, your cat should be brushed or combed every day to reduce the constant shedding hair. If the hair is not kept well brushed on a regular basis it can become matted and create uncomfortable knotted balls of fur that will need to be cut out. More importantly, much of their fur will end up in the digestive system causing fur balls that can lead to constipation or vomiting.

Be sure to check regularly for cat fleas and mites that can get into their ears and become very uncomfortable. If there are mites it may be necessary to conact a holistic vet to get this problem solved.

Regular maintenance is a much simpler and easier solution and one of the benefits of combing and brushing a cat is it will reduce your stress levels considerably. Using a brush also gives the skin a light massage which helps the skin stay in good condition. So both you and your cat benefit from this action.

If your cat is one that is unable to get outside as often as necessary, you should provide them with a scratching post for them to maintain the condition of their claws. If you choose to help them with this on a regular basis, be sure to have them professionally done or invest in a good pet claw filing system that will keep them from getting injured in the process.

If you are looking for specific information that will ensure your cat not always looks, but feels beautiful, be sure to check out our holistic cat guide. You will NOT be disappointed.