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I adopted two brothers at Thanksgiving and one is suffering from FIP. He is
sleeping quite a bit but still eating & drinking. I have read enough to know that
the end is near but a friend of mine suggested colloidal silver as a possible
homeopathic remedy. I thought it was worth checking out. What is your
experience with this? I love this little guy and just wondered if there is any hope.
Hi Catherine,
I'm sorry one of your guys has FIP. I don't know too much about colloidal silver. But from what I read about it I wouldn't suggest using it. Try using this stuff;
http://www.vetriscience.com/vetri-dmg-tablets-liquid.php
You can get it online at a lot of places.
I have a couple of cats who have FLV and FIV positive. This stuff helps them. My vet turned me on to this stuff. And get the pills. They are easier to give. Take a tiny piece of cream cheese and put the pill in that. Cats love cream cheese. He will eat it up. No stress for the cat and the added benefit of a few extra calories for your guy. Hope this helped. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Karen Craft
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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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