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A Cat Allergy is a symptom not a disease generally speaking. The symptom usually indicates that the cat has a damaged or weakened immune system which is reacting to a harmless substance or to the body itself as in the autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, asthma, feline leukenia, feline AIDS, feline infectious peritonitis or allergic dermatitis. Runny nosy, runny eyes and sneezing does not always mean the allergic reaction is caused by an offending substance in the air as it could be internal.  It may also not be the offending substance but a weakened immune system of...

So many options and brands are available in today's pet food market. Tin food, dry food, sachet wet food, prescription diet food, frozen pet food, freeze-dried food, fresh raw or cooked options. Trying and seeing what you cat likes is a good start, with reference to your pet vet professional and then having some variety in their diet that is healthy. Not all of the best canned foods or newer frozen and freeze-dried natural cat foods are perfect due to either the processing by heat or not being fresh.  Many vitamins and minerals are destroyed by the heat process. Cats...

Every cat requires cat care. The fabulous book  'Everycat' is a book of advice that your vet would give you and is a must for all cat owners also who are also seeking alternatives to traditional veterinary treatment. As the vast options of natural therapy become more acceptable to mainstream practice as has done with the carer's health options, there are many options available to jointly and carefully give care to your cat your precious pet. A reference book such as 'Everycat' is a great tool of reference for many many topics such as:-Kidneys and Bladder, The Gut, Bones and Joints,...

Cats generally have not historically been drawn to drinking water as they were used to getting enough fluids from the consumption of their whole prey. Increasing water intake for your domesticated moggie is best via the following options, especially during the heat of summer:- Simply by adding more water to their meals such as adding a tablespoon of water into their wet food mix. Tip: add a tablespoon of herbal tea such as Chamomile, Rosehip or Fenugreek to their water.  After you make your own herbal tea you can share with kitty by adding to their water or food mix. Freeze...

Another fabulous resource on natural treatments and remedies for your pet is 'The Natural Way for Dogs and Cats' by Midi Fairgrieve and she quotes 'Nature has always held a cure for disease......both for ourselves and for our animals'. It is always absolutely recommended to seek veterinary help in emergency situations.  If your local vet is closed, always have a local 24 house veterinary hospital phone number in your phone. If an emergency occurs, you can eliminate the added stress of looking for a local vet hospital and worse still waiting for your local vet to open and of course...