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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Natural flea deterrent for cats | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been looking for a natural dietary product to use as a flea deterrent for our cats. There ... A: Natural Flea control for cats: This is what I like to use for dogs and cats: D.E. powder -you place ... | |
| Cat food, sensitive stomach | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could tell me if I am giving my cat the best food for her. She is 11 ... A: Ask your Vet about giving this in the am and pm: It will help: ( Give this and it may correct the ... | |
| Uveitis/cataract | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: My daughter and I rescued a "mama" cat and "her" three kittens two weeks ago. As it turns out, the ... A: Wow, VERY sweet of him to help the kittens!!! I love that. Cross our paws on the FIP test. Boy, ... | |
| Pancreatitis cat food recipes; pet nurse marie; | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I've recently adopted a Sphynx cat named Marley from my work. She is approx. 5 years old, and over ... A: I have an alternative recipe to the Hill's i/d food for cats; We have had many clients with ... | |
| Cat peeing outside the litter box ; | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I adopted my cat 7 years ago from a shelter when he was 3. He was on the "last chance" list and ... A: Wow ---- POOR you! I have never heard of a situation this bad. Glad you did have him tested for a ... | |
| Allergies | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old cat who weighs about 12 lbs. He currently eats Blue Buffalo dry food containing ... A: Sounds like your cat is doing well on the Bule Buffalo. I would cut out the Friskies wet and do ... | |
| odor in Cats: Probios for cats; | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: My two ragdoll siamese both have a distinct foul odor. I smell it everytime I pick them up. They are ... A: I wonder if they have an overgrowth of Yeast bacteria in the skin and gut? You can try some PROBIOS- ... | |
| Newborn Kitten feeding ---? 5-6 WEEKS | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5-6 week kitten and i am feeding him every 5-6hrs a day with KMR.She seems to meow a lot ... A: Your kitten should be eating solid foods now - 4 x per day. Use the KMR formula and add some WET cat ... | |
| female cat spraying ; Bac-Out Stain Odor; http://bulldogvitamins.blogspot.com/ | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 females cat's.they R indoor cats. One of them is spraying on everything in my house,she is ... A: sorry, your cat is very upset about the other addition. You will need to clean all the areas with a ... | |
| bad breath and chronic renal failure; CRF in Feline; | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: My cat,Tom, is twelve, almost thirteen, and he has Chronic Renal Failure. He is taking a pill and he ... A: Yes, bad breath in a cat can mean kidney failure, liver failure or dental decay. Next time you are ... | |
| male cat B-12 injections; feline b-12 ; | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My 14 years cat is unwell and I have been told to give him Vitamin B12. I have B12 50 microgram ... A: I am sorry your 14 year old cat is ill. It would be better to get an injection of B12 from your ... | |
| Hissing and Growling Manx | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Just recently my female Manx Cat age 3 years old started to take the aggressive stand with my Son ... A: This is not normal cat behavior. Please have the Vet do a good exam and blood work. Something is ... | |
| 3 yr old cat vomits after wet food only | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: my 3 year old cat vomits almost everytime after eating only wet food...she can keep it down if i ... A: Cats tend to not drink enough water. That is the reason why we want cats to have the wet canned ... | |
| http://bulldogvitamins.blogspot.com/ | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a female kitten and her eye is swollen and has a green mucus discharge in the corner of her ... A: Cat's with URI try L-lysine amino acid; http://bulldogvitamins.blogspot.com/ Hi Alyssa, Your ... | |
| Cat allergies ; autoimmune in cats; | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My 13 year old cat is showing signs of allergies. She has been eating the same food for years and ... A: Silver Shield Gel - place on the ears and face 1-2 x per day for at least 60 days. ( GREAT to ... | |
| Cat allergies ; autoimmune in cats; | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My 13 year old cat is showing signs of allergies. She has been eating the same food for years and ... A: I am not sure how I can help you. The Science Diet Cat food has poor ingredients. Do you want to ... | |
| Moving my older male cat to a new house; herbs for cats; | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Marie, I have a 8 y.o. male cat, who is very shy and lives mostly in my closet, needs to be moved ... A: Valerian for cats; rfeline anxiety herbals; Hi Raisa; this product will help to calm your cat and ... | |
| Stray cat? | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: and ferrel if it was born outside to a cat that has never had a home? I'm confused. There are ... A: I believe a ferrel cat is one that was born outside or has lived outside most of it's life. A stray ... | |
| stray or feral cat care; | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I would like help in determining if a cat I have been feeding is an abandoned stray or feral. It ... A: I also feed 7 strays that live under my house. When we purchaed the house they were under it. We ... | |
| possible pregnant cat? ; nuvet for nursing felines; | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: ! In the begging of December my cat went into heat. My husband did not know she was in heat and ... A: Pregnant cat signs and symptoms: Heat Cycles Stop An abrupt pause in the heat cycles is a relevant ... | |
| litter boxes horse bedding; Horse bedding as kitty litter; | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I took in a young cat to save it from my neighbor who was going to kill it because it was stealing ... A: The Wild side of his behavior may go away in time. Also, you will tame him a bit with the spay or ... | |
| Persian Cat litter box ; healthypet tips; persian cat guide; | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Hey, We have 2 male cats at our house. Both you the litter box to poop, but the persian cat doesnt ... A: persian cat guide; pets4you & help; You may also want to place some Wee Wee pads under the litter ... | |
| cat vitamins; valerian feline;; NuVet health pets; wholistic Feline; | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a mostly indoor cat - she is allowed out only on my small enclosed patio with me. She ... A: Anxious cat; Feline anxiety; Herbs for cats; Natural cat care; Natural pet; Cause of feline ... | |
| bengal cat; | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a bengal I rescued from a cattery. I honestly do not think she was EVER held or talked to. ... A: Wow Sarah, Sounds like a few cats that I have known. Many folks never see them much because they ... | |
| Cat food and feeding ; fur balls and vomiting cat; | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: From time to time my cat will regurgitate its not fur balls just gook.we feed her Purina and heard ... A: Cat food reviews: Hi Lissette, Yes, Purina is just an average food. There are much better that ... | |
| kitten poop | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: I found a newborn kitten(umbilical cord still attached) lying on the floor 2days ago. i placed it in ... A: Joanna, Thanks for trying to care for this little kitten. Try to syringe the fluid into the side of ... | |
| cat anxiety; cat pulling out fur; valerian mix herbs for cats; | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: This has just started in the last couple of months. We feed him the same , a little wet meat and cat ... A: Your cat may have an obsessive habit to pull his fur. This compulsive habit will be brought on by ... | |
| feline colloidal silver dosage; NuVet Vitamins for cats; | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: My cat injured his leg...thought it was a bite..the vet did drain, clean, and give antibiotics...but ... A: A luxating patella can run 1-5 levels. Many times, the levels 1,2, and 3 will repair without ... | |
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Marie Peppers- Cat food recipes; Cat Food Reviews;
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Expertise
Home-cooking for cats; cat food recipes; special needs for cats; L-lysine for cats; Cat health and nutrition questions; Do you need help with choosing a new cat food? Ask Me to RATE your current cat food; Does your cat have troubles with digestion? Feel free to ask me about basic cat medical questions. Please remember that I am not a Vet. Seek out your local vet for any Urgent needs. Thank you.
Experience
I have worked many years with a Vet office and grooming center. Also, I am the co-owner of a Pet Hotel/boarding business. Nutriton certificates; Licensed nurse for over 18 years;
Education/Credentials
Pet health diploma and certificates; Licensed Nurse;
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