Expert Advice on Cat Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle.
The frequency of natural disasters is increasing at alarming rates. Wildfires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards: any of these may force you to leave your home on short notice. Having an emergency plan that includes both human and feline family members in place is crucial to ensuring the safety of your cats when the unexpected happens.Continue Reading
The poisoning of the lawns in my suburban neighborhood is already in full swing. When I go for my daily walks, I can see the granules on the sidewalk. I see the lawn company trucks, and sometimes, I can even smell the chemicals. I am strongly opposed to the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and I don’t understand the obsession with a flawless green lawn. But mostly, I worry about the effect lawn chemicals have on the cats who come in contact with them – and that can happen even if your cats never leave the house.Continue Reading
When it comes to giving medication, dog parents tend to have it easier than cat parents. Put the pill in a little bit of peanut butter or cheese, and dogs will think they’re getting a treat. Most cats are a different story. In this article, I’ll cover the various options to give medications to cats, but more importantly, I’m also looking at how giving medications to a reluctant cat affects the bond between cat and human.Continue Reading
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Feline diabetes is a growing concern among cat parents. While the exact cause of diabetes isn’t always clear, obesity is a significant risk factor. Other factors include genetic predisposition, increased age, and the use of steroids to treat other illnesses. Managing diabetes in cats involves a multi-faceted approach, with diet being a key component. A carefully controlled diet can significantly improve your cat’s blood sugar levels, overall health, and quality of life.Continue Reading
Maintaining your cat’s dental health is one of the most important things you can do as a cat parent. Oral health support you can do at home can considerably reduce the number of times your cat will need a dental cleaning or other procedure under anesthesia – and don’t we all want to avoid that? Recently, I had the pleasure of discussing feline dental health with Dr. James Anthony, a renowned veterinary dentist. Our conversation unveiled an interesting discovery: using 1-TDC® both before and after a dental cleaning can make a profound difference in a cat’s oral health.Continue Reading
Last week, I worked with Bobby, a seven-year-old beautiful tabby. His mom Mary contacted me after Bobby had a tooth extraction. She was extremely concerned once she brought him home. Bobby was pacing constantly, only interrupted by occasional 15-minute breaks during which he would lie down, but never close his eyes. He acted hungry, but wouldn’t eat. He didn’t sleep at all. Mary suspected that he was having a reaction to Zorbium, a long-acting transdermal pain medication that provides continuous pain relief for four days.Continue Reading
In January, I wrote about my experience with Allegra’s chronic diarrhea. Since quite a few of you have asked me how she is doing, I thought it was time for an update. I so appreciate all of you caring so much about my girl!Continue Reading
B12, also called cobalamin, is one of the vitamins that is crucial for your cat’s health. It plays a key role in keeping your cat’s immune, digestive and nervous system functioning optimally.Continue Reading
We all want our cats to live long, healthy, and pain-free lives. This desire is what drives everything I do, both for Allegra, and for all of you who read my posts here on Purrs of Wisdom. Over the years, I’ve reviewed countless products and treatments. Among all of those, one product consistently stands out to the point that I called it a game changer when I first started using it about five years ago: 1-TDC®.Continue Reading
By Ingrid R Niesman MS PhD
An opinion piece in Thursday’s Washington Post by Leana S. Wen, a physician and columnist for the paper, titled How to protect your cat from bird flu, subtitled “Don’t feed it raw milk or meat, and watch for symptoms,” contains some good information, but also contains misleading information about pet food safety in light of H5N1.Continue Reading
By Ingrid R Niesman MS PhD
As we are learning more about H5N1 avian influenza A (HPAI), we know it has proven deadly to cats. 10 cats in Oregon became infected after eating raw food. Their disease progression has taught us much about how this virus affects cats.Continue Reading