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Expert: - 8/23/2009


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it feels like my nursing cat has a hardened stomach almost like cement filled.

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Charles,

I've contacted a herbalist online in search of natural remedies for your queen's mastitis. It is extremely important that you understand the advice given below is in no way a substitute for veterinary care, in my opinion this queen should still be evaluated by a veterinarian to determine what treatments are best for her, I've simply provided information passed on by a herbalist for alternative ways of managing your kitty's mastitis. The following is what she suggested as it was cut and paste from my home email address:

- Place a collar on the queen & massage castor oil on the mammary area. The kittens cannot drink while this is on. Then wipe off before kittens reattach.

- Purchase colloidal silver dose at 5 mls twice daily straight into the mouth. Make fenugreek tea with 1 teaspoon of the seeds added to 1 cup boiling water. Steep cool & strain.

- Syringe 5 mls twice daily into the mouth. This can be flavoured with stock.
If you can add this to food or even flavour with tuna water she may drink this herself.

Other then that there are no other home remedies.

Please return your reply to sparky@herbal-treatments.com.au

Keep me updated as to your progress.

A 4 weekly report is appreciated & allows me to make adjustments if required.

I look forward to assisting with you with this health issue.

Yours Truly

Catherine Herbalist for Robert McDowell Herbal Treatments

When providing progress reports on your health or your animal's treatment, please send your comments on a return message so that the history of our correspondence is included.

This makes it much easier for me to recall the details of each case and the thinking behind the specific recommendations I made at the time.


Hopefully this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, concerns or you'd like me to clarify anything in this answer I'd be happy to help you to the best of my ability.

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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.

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I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.

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I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.

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