Fur, Jaws, and Claws

posted by fmoore on Dec 2

Hey, everyone. I love finding articles that may have gotten past you during the ins and outs of life. This a short and sweet article about Dr. Karen Halligan that I think you will find beneficial to you and your cat. Enjoy!

by Dr. Karen HalliganParade November 2, 2008

The high cost of care may make you reluctant to take your pet to the vet. Home remedies can help with minor ills, however, sometimes you need a doctor to keep a simple porblem from becoming a big one. Here’s how to decide.

Vomiting. A symptom rather than a disease, vomiting can occur with numerous illnesses. The most common cause, however, is often the most ovbious: eating something (for example, hair for cat or table scraps for dogs) that upsets the stomach.

If your pet vomits but seems otherwise healthy, take away its food for 12 to 24 hours and provide only water. Then, if no further vomiting occurs, start your pet on frequent, small feedings of its regular diet and gradually increase to the normal amount.

If your pet can’t keep water down, is lethargic, has abdominal pain or a fever, or still can’t digest food, go to the vet. Even simple cases can lead to death from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Puppies, kittens, and older pets are especially at risk.

Diarrhea. Diarrhea can be a symptom of anything from cancer to a change in diet. Mild cases may be resolved with simple, at-home treatments, but see a vet immediately for diarrhea that is bloody, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms such as vomitting, lethargy, or pain.

As with vomiting, the best treatment for diarrhea is withholding food for 12 to 24 hours to allow the intenstinal tract time to heal. (Be sure to provide water.) Then start your pet on a diet of bland foods for two to three days.

Limping. If your pet is limping but will let you examine its leg and is not in too much pain, try letting it rest for a few days. If the lameness improves, slowly work up to a normal walking routine. Never give your pet over-the-counter pain medication without first checking with the vet. And seek help right away if your pet can’t put any weight on its limb, is in great pain, or has a fever.

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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.

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