Recent content by Dr. Jean Hofve

Stoppage of estrogen triggers hair loss, so say my friends after they gave birth! Stress can be a factor of course. And... it's that time of year when they trade seasonal coats. Just maintain great nutrition with lots of protein, maybe add a little extra biotin and Omega-3s to support the...

I agree that we don't have the full information on which the diagnosis was based, but there was no doubt more than stated in the brief original post. There are certainly other things going on, but a full homeopathic workup and treatment will address the entire picture.

Welcome, Siri! My family is 100% Norwegian so I am especially happy to see you here! :) Cats are pure carnivores and do not need fruits, vegetables, or grains, so you may want to cut back on those. All carbs break down into sugar eventually, which disturbs the insulin-glucose metabolism. In...

Cold laser is fantastic! I have seen it work miracles for all kinds of problems. Make sure it is class II and not class IV, which burns the tissue. (If you have to use protective eyewear, that's the wrong kind!)

I'm back in the land of (better) signal! Good that they do not spray the hemp crops. This appears to be a hemp grower who figured out a use for the leftovers, well done! But they really need to caution their retailers against falsely claiming USDA organic status--the penalties are severe. I...

Oh gosh, bless you for taking care of these kitties in need! Since you have a little time, start their basic training. Since they come to you for food, you can delay feeding while you do short training sessions with them. Clicker training would be perfect here. Karen Pryor has a great book...

The s/d canned is the one I would use for right now. It's specific for struvite stones and will dissolve them very fast. Remember that this may be a different type of stone and that won't work, but I personally think it's worth a try to get her some comfort asap! :)

No, this isn't really targeted; you would need a prescription for the dissolution diet to get it from Chewy. Hills's sells worldwide. The Purina veterinary foods are about the same as Hill's in quality (which isn't terrific but the canned works in a pinch), though not as strong for actually...

Sorry to hear about Teapawt (best name ever!)... This entirely is a dry food issue, so if she is still getting ANY kibble, stop immediately! Also no fish flavors, even canned foods, as they can contribute. If it is a struvite stone, these can be dissolved within a couple of weeks with a highly...

Hi Sarah! Bueller is a great name! :) The most common allergy in pets is to flea bites. A single bite can produce an allergic reaction that lasts for many weeks. So just make sure your flea management is top notch. You're on the right track with a simple, whole food diet. Food allergies...

Yes, give them whole or chopped up into kitty bite-size, the bones are soft and easily digested!

Forgive bad typing, I took pain pill and eyes are fuzzy, can’t see a thing!

Normally I give 3 ir 4 times a day. We want the new energy pattern to integrate into her whole day. Of course give a dose particularly at bedtime. If she has a facorite toy ir sleeping area, soritz or dab some around there, too.

Right, flower essences will not change an animal's basic personality or natural behavior.

Don't forget flower essences like Rescue Remedy or Stress Stopper before and during the construction!