I need caring advice from someone holistic-minded

nope your not loseing it hissy

this was from one of the first posts..

1st I was just feeding him dry organic natural kibble and then he got blocked up so I mixed in some of my yummi homemade veggie potatoe nutritional yeast and brewer's yeast mixture. Then, apparently it was a bit too much, ACK!

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this also from the same post troubled be a bit...i wasnt aware animals were supposed to fast especially when ill

After a 24 hour fast I gave him a few pieces of dry kibble cat food, his favorite food, but I gave him just a few and a piece of saltine cracker..

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to answer..who was asking if he had been given herbal treament or not? also from the first post..i havent delved deeper..

I'd like to take him to a vet, but the only vet here in this small town is extremely expensive and strictly conventional - into "slash and burn". The truth is that I don't have the funds to take him to the vet...a neighbor had to pay $200.00 for some regular routine shot for her puppy! ACK!!! I am very holistic and herbal in nature and I feed my furry companion and treat his ailments and illnesses as I would care for myself...I give him Bach Flower Rescue Remedy and aloe vera and today I gave him some Olive Leaf Extract. I put a few drops in his mouth and a few in his water and I put some slippery elm powder herb in his water.

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1st I was just feeding him dry organic natural kibble and then he got blocked up so I mixed in some of my yummi homemade veggie potatoe nutritional yeast and brewer's yeast mixture. Then, apparently it was a bit too much, ACK!

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After a 24 hour fast I gave him a few pieces of dry kibble cat food, his favorite food, but I gave him just a few and a piece of saltine cracker..


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I give him Bach Flower Rescue Remedy and aloe vera and today I gave him some Olive Leaf Extract. I put a few drops in his mouth and a few in his water and I put some slippery elm powder herb in his water.




Good heavens! This must be one tough cat( he must have already worked through several of his nine lives by now). Everytime there is a change in diet, a cat can get diarrhea. And there have been numerous dietary changes from what I read, and numerous additives. This just can't be done helterskelter. There 's a structured system to it. Friskysmom says " I am very holistic and herbal in nature and I feed my furry companion and treat his ailments and illnesses as I would care for myself". I don't know about the feasibility of that approach because the last I read from Friskysmom she was worn out, worn down and making numerous trips to the bathroom, not unlike her cat, I might add.

i think the whole situation is a bit sad i am all for holistic things. but i think they should be used hand in hand with conventional..IMO and frisky is evidently not benneifting from any of this.

Nope, as I posted a long time ago in one of these related threads on Frisky, when someone comes and asks for support, tells us they/their cat needs help, we begin to care, we hope, we want to hear updates, we want to see any suggestions (i.e. the link jeanw gave to find a holistic vet in her area) made at least responded to. Just asking for help, again and again, with little new being done for the cat...is no good for the cat, the owner, or those of us reading the descriptions.

Frisky needs a diagnosis - maybe it's the food, maybe its an infection related to his decreased immune system (as I recall he has FIV) - whatever approach being used at home is obviously NOT working.

Boy that was some bad spelling on my part. But yes i couldnt have said it better its not working. and we do care! I think alot about frisky when i am tending to my brood!

Friskysmom, I hope people's passionate replies haven't caused you to run off. I hope you can understand their concern for your cat. The most important thing is that you take him to a vet. Your cat is sick, possibly dying, and no doubt miserable. You have to help him. I understand that you want to use holistic measures, but you also don't know what to do in that area either, so the most reasonable solution is to take him to a vet--any vet you can find. If you love your cat and want him to be happy you'll take him to a vet.

I find it hard to believe that you're allowing this to continue, actually. It makes it seem like you're just here to rile people up. If you are for real, and you don't want to be a bad mommy, you'll take him to the vet. Do you understand? Would you lock your child in the bathroom alone, dirty, in pain, and miserable and just wander around waiting for something to happen? You have to take action to get your cat better.

When I think about what Frisky must be going through... If this is too much for you to handle, which is okay, you should take Frisky to an animal shelter.

VET NOW Or ASAP ... This baby is suffering...

Cats can NEVER be vegetarians and this MAY (emphasis on the may since I do not know the entire situation), They are carnivores and need meat!!! Please take your cat to a vet - there must be one if not closeto you at least further away. This kitty will die unless he sees a vet of any kind at this point. The poster may not approve of slash and burn - which is always the last alternative for most vets I know - if this cat is not treated or seen by a conventional vet ASAP, what she defines as slash and burn (I don't know b/c she did not say exactly -surgery? Other invasve procedures?) will be all that is left for any professional to do. Even holistic vets perform surgery when required. If this cat were a human child, his "guardian" would be regarded as having a child who is failing to thrive and medical authorities and health and human services would be obtaining a court order to ensure said child obtains the necessary treatment. These situations are emotionally draining and very difficult for everyone involved but often, the child's life depends on it. If the cat had seen a vet, he might well have been prescribed a diet that would help him and other meds that would ensure his FIP is treated. I urger this kitty's owner - who we all seem to be referring to in the 3rd person as if we anticipate she will not return (sigh!) - to get him to a vet ASAP and if she desires a holistic vet, to find the nearest one and take him there. The closest vet college to where I reside is a good 5 hour drive but I took my rabbot there when I could not find a vet qualified enough to treat a geriatric bunny. Anyone who loves their pet would move heaven and earth to help them. Please help this animal who is depending on you - it is unbearable to hear of his suffering!

Your cat sounds like he is really really sick. All feelings aside, the priority is getting the cat better. He needs a vet now, and get what he needs to feel better. It sounds like your cat is really suffering.
I hope things get better for your cat.

This cat needs to get to a vet ASAP and should be given a diet of meat not a vegetarian mixture. His diet could very well be the only reason why he has the runs and as June stated, he is more than likely bored being locked in the bathroom. Please, give your cat the proper food, take him to the vet and keep us posted. He is counting on you to help him!! Many plants and or herbs can be poisonous to cats as well. I have used homeopathic remedies for my cats, but only after they have been to a vet to diagnose the problem. I used the homeopathic remedies along with what the vet had prescribed.

Although I am not a fan of cats being put on a vegan diet, I do know people that have done this and their cats are fine. BUT this cat is already health compromised and besides trying to bump up his immune system, this cat needs protein and nutrients found in meats. I always tell people that if you put my cats out in my garden- they won't go munch a radish, but instead will chase a mouse, hunt it down and eat it- Pretty clear to me what type of food they are supposed to eat in order to be the best they can be

I don't eat meat, and I have never had any meat products in my house. Until I got my kittens. Now I have cat food, kibbles, and half a roast chicken in the fridge! I've also learned how to cook meat, which is something I knew I would have to do when I made the decision to invite critters into my home.

No matter what you personally believe, you can not force your beliefs onto an animal that has no understanding of human ethics and morals.

This thread makes me really sad. The thought of confining my kittens to a small room to wallow in their own waste, whilst listening to them suffer, and watching them slowly die when I knew I could help them is just beyond my comprehension.

As someone else said, I would move heaven and earth for my boys. If one of them was sick, hell I'd eat an entire cow if it would help.

Purity- good post!

I was just thinking, Starke is only 45 minutes away from here. If you were willing to drive, I could refer you to 2 excellent vets here that are willing to make payment arrangements with you. The last time I had to take Dori to the the vet I paid $80, that was for an exam, 2 xrays, and her asthma medication.

Oh Tanya- bless your heart! I love this community!

FriskysMom...I cannot imagine a more generous offer than Tanya's.
Send her a Private Message & tell her how to reach you.
You can trust her...
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Tanya! Yes, FriskysMom, you certainly can trust her.

I don't know - I hate to say it guys, but I rather think we may have lost this one, much as it pains me to say it.

Originally Posted by squirtle

I was just thinking, Starke is only 45 minutes away from here. If you were willing to drive, I could refer you to 2 excellent vets here that are willing to make payment arrangements with you. The last time I had to take Dori to the the vet I paid $80, that was for an exam, 2 xrays, and her asthma medication.

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Wow! Great! And here I was trying to find a rescue group that might be able to step in here. Friskysmom, where are you? Help has arrived! Can you take it for the sake of your cat?