Recent content by Dr. Jean Hofve

Ultimate Peacemaker contains Peacemaker and Bully already, no need to get separately.

I understand what you're saying, but homeopathic remedies never "do nothing." You may not *see* a change in the symptoms you're watching. But a remedy will always act, though perhaps in very subtle and un-noticeable ways. But the wrong remedy can definitely do harm. Let me give you an example...

Ooof, tough situation. I usually advise completely starting over, and even though you've done that, since they were allowed together too soon... starting from the very beginning, again, may be necessary. They really need to form new emotional associations with one another. You already know...

No, as I said essences do not interfere with either medical or holistic treatment. That's why I love them so much! :) Dr. Jeff has had better luck than most with these kitties so I'd talk to him and see what can be done homeopathically!

This is really common with older kitties. Even littermates have slightly different genetics that can affect them in strange ways! And as you mentioned, their behavior about it is a little different. Just keep their claws trimmed exactly the same as always. :)

Gosh, sulphur is such a powerful polychrest remedy. I sure wouldn't chance it in a deep, chronic case like this without talking to a homeopathic veterinarian. It can certainly be used at a low potency for less serious itching as you have found, but I would be worried that even a low potency...

Hi Susan, it is very difficult to treat hyperthyroidism holistically and she is already receiving homeopathic care, so that is the path you should probably stick with. There is nothing wrong with keeping her on methimozole or with I-131, which is the definitive treatment. Here is my take on...

Hi Sabine! Well Rodney has had a hard time of it. If the new kitties were not introduced properly it may be best to "start over" this way: https://littlebigcat.com/cat-to-cat-introductions/. If that's not possible, make sure he has a safe place to go to get away from them, and perhaps give them...

Hi, sorry I had no internet for a few days on the road. First, get a second opinion from another veterinarian. A kitten that young absolutely needs a complete kitten formula, just use regular KMR if the goat-milk is not working. There was just a recall on kitten formula for multiple...

It's weird that a phos binder would contain a lot of calcium, since the problem with phosphorus in the kidneys is specifically that it combines with calcium and precipitates out, causing damage. The Calcium-Phosphorus ratio is one method of tracking CKD progression.

Dental is never completely *off the table* but it would need to be done with care--proper anesthesia monitoring, fluid support, etc. If there are painful teeth, they are affecting his quality of life, so it's something you'll have to balance. But with good holistic support as well, it may be...

I thought of another little tip... you want to make the fluids in the bag warmer than needed because so much heat is lost through the tubing as it flows. You can wrap the tubing in a towel to retain more heat, but you want it body temperature when it gets to the cat, not just in the bag.

There are many videos on YouTube, too. Watch a few so you can see different angles. Butterfly catheters are great but small bore; personally I use an 18 or 20 gauge needle so it goes faster... but the initial poke stings a little more. Also, you can be a bit sneaky... smear a dollop of baby food...

Fluids just make kitties feel better. I would consider that for sure. Has anyone checked his mouth for ulcers? That may be inhibiting his eating.

Ah good to know! Spirochetes are unique in their structure so that makes perfect sense. :)