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Hello Friend,
I hope things are well with you and your pets.
True story...
Alberta man’s unusual pet: a 1,600-pound bison
When Jim Sautner, who lives near Spruce Grove, Alberta, moved into his new house, he had to establish new rules for the family pet: no coming inside.
The reason: his pet is a 1,600-pound bison.
Bailey Jr., named after Sautner's first pet bison, Bailey Sr., who died in 2008, used to come inside and watch TV and drink water out of the sink.
"Sometimes, he'd come into the bedroom; sometimes he'd jump in the bed and that didn't work out too well, generally," Sautner told NPR in 2011. "As he got bigger, he kept taking too many blankets, so we had to ask him to move outside."
Now the low-maintenance bison stays outdoors, eating hay and oats and grooming himself.
Here is the tiny pet :-)
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Cat Crystals: What You Need To Know
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If your cat is frequently urinating, and having a recurring problem with bladder infections, then they likely have a condition now known as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. This is a frustrating health condition, but there are many more options than just conventional medication.
If your cat is straining to urinate and not producing any urine, it is imperative to have him examined immediately. He may be blocked with a bladder stone in which case he would need emergency care. It is a good idea to have urine checked for any urinary tract problems; you are then able to use the appropriate remedy knowing what the specific problem is.
Additional fluid is key to treating and preventing recurrence of the inflamed urinary bladder. This is best accomplished with a higher protein canned cat food, along with providing many sources of fresh water; ideally your cat will only eat canned food, and be completely off dry cat food. You can encourage fresh water consumption by adding tuna juice to the water bowl.
The use of a specific natural hormone can be very beneficial. Pheromones in the facial glands convey messages of peace and contentment. Cats have less incidence of urinary disease if they are feeling happy. A product called Feliway, available from your veterinarian, contains these facial pheromones. This can be sprayed on your cat and on the areas he has sprayed twice daily for 3-4 weeks.
Two very common supplements used for arthritis, glucosamine and chondroitin, can also be helpful for cats with feline lower urinary tract disease. Glucosamine helps replenish a compound found in the lining of the bladder wall, called glycosaminoglycans (GAG), while chondroitin helps protect the GAG from being broken down. By supplementing with glucosamine and chondroitin, GAG is replenished, and the bladder inflammation, along with clinical signs of frequent urination, and blood in the urine can be resolved. The cat glucosamine dose is 100mg per 10 lbs of body weight daily. The chondroitin dose is 50mg per 10lbs of body weight daily.
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Veterinary Secrets Pet of the Day!
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Sparky...
Sparky 11years young since she is on home cooked diet rabbit she is like a kitten again.
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| Dog and Cat Words of Wisdom...
"Find your place in the sun. Especially if it happens to be on that nice pile of warm, clean laundry."
A wise cat ...
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
| P.S. My supplement, Ultimate Feline, contains Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM, which is helping some cats with urinary tract disease. If you have a cat with this condition, OR would like to prevent your cat getting this condition, you should give it a try.
Here is where you can get your 50%OFF trial:
http://www.thecatsupplement.com
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| | DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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