As a breeder of Himalayan
& Persian cats, I am frequently asked questions about feline healthcare. These discussions come up among
breeders, with people getting a new pet, and with existing pet owners with questions about the care of felines of
all ages. If you have a cat, dog or any other living thing - chances are at some point it will require some
level of healthcare. Just like we get colds, so can cats. Just like we have allergies, so can cats.
Just like we can have a nervous stomach, so can a cat. I
have literally spent hours researching information to address the questions discussed among both feline breeders
and owners. But- let me clearly state that I am NOT a vet. nor I do not advocate abandoning normal vet care.
More times than not, good vet care takes care of any problems. But there are clearly times when "something
else" is perhaps needed or should be considered, if traditional methods have been tried and been unsuccessful.
In Spring 2010 a really nice woman who was getting a kitten from me was concerned about its flight to her, whether
flying stresses the kittens. She told me she uses a holistic remedy for her dog and herself - for calming
effects, and she suggested I might try it for kittens being shipped. I never did. Then in a single
week I had the following chain of events that brought that recommendation back to mind:
A show breeder told me she never goes to a cat show
without a holistic remedy in her bag to keep her cats calm.
A vet friend of mine had a cat with chronic diarrhea that didn't
respond to traditional treatments but was cured with a "holistic concoction" within two days!
A friend with a sick, aging cat had taken
it to specialists and nothing done helped. She heard about YOUNG LIVING products from a friend of hers whose
horse had been cured with YOUNG LIVING treatments, after traditional vet care had been unsuccessful. She tried
them with her senior cat and it made a world of difference. So much so that she now takes various remedies
for herself. And it is through her that I became aware of these products and have spent time researching the products
and the company - and using them myself!
An issue of Cat Fancy magazine had an article about the benefits of certain holistic remedies.
TESTIMONIALS
We're still doing great with Beau (young
adult Persian cat) using the Peppermint
every other day. NO SNEEZING, NO SNOT BUILDUP. We are absolutely thrilled. - Christine, Austin TX - March 19, 2011
Debbie,
A little over a year ago, we lost our beloved cat to liver disease. Of course,
the first thing we did when he got ill was rush him to the vet. We then learned we needed to force feed him, give
him numerous antibiotics, steroids, and other medications, which I knew would also be hard on his liver and organs.
He ended up with a feeding tube, and we lost him 2 months later. Last August, his brother began showing the same symptoms
and was diagnosed with IBD. He, too, was placed on antibiotics and steroids, which eased his symptoms temporarily.
After much research, and coming to the conclusion that our first cat had most likely started with IBD which leads to liver
failure, and the fact that there can be a genetic factor, we refused to put him through the same treatment. We
felt there had to be a better, natural way. I remembered a friend of mine had told me of a time a few years ago that
her horse had developed an abscess on her lung,
and was given antibiotics, but was given no hope, and was not responding to treatment. She wouldn't accept that,
and called Candace who immediately began treating her horse with Young Living products and liver powder. To make a
long story short, that was about 6 years ago, and her horse if alive and well today. Needless to say, I gave Candace
a call, and began our cat on Young Living oils and NingXia Red. Today he is doing great, and we just commented the other day how much younger and spry
he looks--his eyes look so bright and full of life. We also have a 10 month old Persian that was
suffering from chronic diarrhea, and after three rounds of antibiotics, and only easing the symptoms while he was on the medication,
we decided to try Living Young oils and NingXia Red on him, too. He is doing so well and still is on the treatments. I also use their oils and NingXia Red
and feel great and sleep so well.
I highly recommend the
Young Living oils and products! I only wish I would have known
about Young Living in time to save our first cat. His brother turned 13 years old last month, and we know he would
not be with us today, if it weren't for Young Living.
Sue D., Spring TX - Feb. 6, 2011
Natural Pet Care with Essential Oils
The therapeutic benefits of essential oils
are meant for every member of the family, including pets. Whether your best friend is in need of a bath, a mood boost,
or suffering from minor skin irritation, Young Living has a pet-friendly solution.
Animals often eat plants, left to their own devices. And today many of the better pet foods include fruits
and vegetables for this reason (like the Blue Buffalo I use and recommend). Cats and dogs instinctively know what they
need for their systems. This is why you will sometimes see them eating plants, such as grass, if they're outdoors.
While fresh plants contain natural oils, it is in very small quantities. Young Living essential oils are more concentrated
and, when used properly, can benefit our pets just as they benefit us.
Young Living's Most Popular Products for Pets
AnimalScents™ Shampoo: Cleans, conditions,
and protects your pet's coat without harmful ingredients.
AnimalScents™ Ointment: A protective and soothing salve formulated for external
use on animals.
Did You Know:
Essential Oils Pet Care Kit
Veterinarian
Dr. Mary Hess of Madison, Wisconsin, recommends that every pet owner carry an essential oil care kit for pets. Based on
her experience as a veterinarian, Dr. Hess suggests these Young Living essential oil blends to keep pets feeling their best.
Peace & Calming®essential oil blend: Ideal for stress, fear, anxiety, and similar conditions, Peace
& Calming blend can help calm your pet. If the pet is injured, Peace & Calming blend can relax the animal enough
to administer other treatments. It can also be used on cats that are resistant to other forms of treatment for urinary problems
or that excessively groom themselves.
Purification® essential oil blend: Useful for external parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
Thieves® essential
oil blend: Perfect for minor wounds, abrasions, and lacerations, Thieves blend can also be used for dental concerns. It
is safe for kittens and puppies.
Melrose™
essential oil blend: Used in conjunction with R.C. and Raven blends, Melrose blend provides respiratory support
and can also be used on minor wounds, abrasions, and lacerations if Thieves blend can't be tolerated.
R.C.™ essential oil blend: Ideal for respiratory
and urinary tract support, R.C blend is practical for cats that require bladder fortification, when conventional therapies
fail. (It can be paired with Raven blend for added support.)
Raven™ essential oil blend: Used for respiratory and urinary tract support, Raven
blend is more powerful than R.C. blend and features essentials oils not found in the latter. Combined, the two oils are
highly effective.
Di-Gize™
essential oil blend: Gastrointestinal systems respond well to this blend. Nutmeg and ginger can be added for additional
support.
PanAway®essential oil blend: Valuable for relieving discomfort and relaxing the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This oil
blend can be used alone or in addition to other essential oils that aid in general discomfort. Using a moist towel over
the area increases the effectiveness of the oils.
Relieve
It™ essential oil blend: Especially beneficial for relieving discomfort, Relieve It blend can be alternated
with PanAway blend.
TICA published a short paragraph about cats and
seasonal allergies. I knew about sneezing and runny eyes, but I did not know that scratching and hair loss could be the result
of allergies! Cats are so much like us. The same things that the seasonal changes wreck havoc with our human sinuses,
etc. also can plague our furry family members.
"Can Cats Sneeze?! Ah...choo! Just like people, cats can have allergies too! Not only from fleas
and other parasites, but from plants, and blooming trees! They can start to scratch, lose hair, have runny eyes, and oh yes,
sneeze! Contact me for essential oil remedies for these type problems in your pet.
