Hi all,
I've been a bit obsessive about my cats health lately. My older dog has recently been put down due to terminal cancer. I took the cats in for well checks then Oscar had basically a high normal on his ALT. Reference range is 5-65 and his was 67. Hardly something to really worry about since all his other values were perfect. The vet even said they don't worry until the ALT is at least two times normal. She did say to try milk thistle and maybe recheck in a month or two. Oscar is a little overweight though and we have to work on that.
Well I was looking around my house for any toxins and I try not to use harsh chemicals. I then realized I had air wick plugins in three of my rooms in my apartment. The bathroom, bedroom and kitchen next to the letterbox. I read on how bad the air fresheners are and promptly threw them out. We will do safe things like citrus peels and cinnamon to freshen the air.
Anyways, I am getting a puppy at the end of March, both my cats are pretty laid back though I know a puppy is going to add a bit of stress to the household. Are feliway diffusers safe and will they help bring a calm atmosphere to the apartment. I'm pretty sure Oscar will eventually want to play with the puppy as he loved to play with our old dog. Who.knows maybe a young pup will help him lose weight? Here's to hoping all goes well.
I've been a bit obsessive about my cats health lately. My older dog has recently been put down due to terminal cancer. I took the cats in for well checks then Oscar had basically a high normal on his ALT. Reference range is 5-65 and his was 67. Hardly something to really worry about since all his other values were perfect. The vet even said they don't worry until the ALT is at least two times normal. She did say to try milk thistle and maybe recheck in a month or two. Oscar is a little overweight though and we have to work on that.
Well I was looking around my house for any toxins and I try not to use harsh chemicals. I then realized I had air wick plugins in three of my rooms in my apartment. The bathroom, bedroom and kitchen next to the letterbox. I read on how bad the air fresheners are and promptly threw them out. We will do safe things like citrus peels and cinnamon to freshen the air.
Anyways, I am getting a puppy at the end of March, both my cats are pretty laid back though I know a puppy is going to add a bit of stress to the household. Are feliway diffusers safe and will they help bring a calm atmosphere to the apartment. I'm pretty sure Oscar will eventually want to play with the puppy as he loved to play with our old dog. Who.knows maybe a young pup will help him lose weight? Here's to hoping all goes well.