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treatments for poor kidney function
Dec 10, 2009 01:02PM in the Holistic Care For Pets Expert Forum
Hello, I am very sorry about your dog! Your question is similar to the previous question about feline renal disease and is pertinent to your dog's condition. Shivering is a bad sign that is linked to kidney failure, unfortunately. Azodyl can cause digestive disturbances if introduced too quickly, in some cases. Azodyl is supposed to help the dig...
treatment for renal failure
Nov 24, 2009 09:32PM in the Holistic Care For Pets Expert Forum
I am very sorry about your cat! You should be able to find everything necessary either at your veterinarian's, online, at a Chinese market, health food store or pharmacy. A French "human" acupuncturist and herbalist may also have some of the Chinese herbal formula's that I have listed below. The following is an integrative protocol for felin...
Liver Shunt and Vaccinations
Nov 24, 2009 08:50PM in the Holistic Care For Pets Expert Forum
Your dog has quite a few seemingly congenital problems. Celery juice is a natural diuretic and can be part of a preventative protocol for urinary tract health. However, it might be in your dog's best interest to seek a referral to a veterinarian who treats in an integrative fashion, i.e.: traditionally and holistically, utilizing acupuncture, Chine...
Liver Shunt and Vaccinations
Nov 22, 2009 12:06PM in the Holistic Care For Pets Expert Forum
I am sorry about your dog! Once any dog or cat has had the initial series of vaccines it is possible to determine if the vaccine is still effective by a blood test called a vaccine titer test. Many veterinary practices now give the option of performing vaccine titers. It should be possible to find a practice in your area that does. We perform ti...
CRF
Nov 18, 2009 12:25PM in the Holistic Care For Pets Expert Forum
Rehmannia 8 comes in a liquid form which can be squirted in the mouth. The liquid product is available online from Kan Essentials (Kan Herbals), which your cat may find more palatable. If you have Rehmannia 8 in capsule form, you could open the capsules and mix with a small amount of clam juice, tuna juice, chicken broth, etc and also squirt in in your ca...
Persistent diarrhea in adult cat
Nov 14, 2009 11:13AM in the Nutrition Management For Pets Expert Forum
The best foods for all cats are wet foods whether all canned or home-made, regardless of the cat's condition. Evo/Innova, Merricks, Nature's Variety, Wellness, Orijin canned, and others are all good brands. Please check the book: "The Cat Bible" for others. Just make sure they are Grain and gluten-free. Additionally, many cats are lactose...