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Hi,
I've been dealing with my cat's licking and scratching for almost two years now. We've tried Atopica, Prednisone, and several other medications as well as food trials. The medications seem to solve the problem but they are not good for her health over time. The vet has said she will develop diabetes if she continues on the meds. I am interested in taking her to a holistic vet and then I came across other similar posts here at TCS, in this thread by @Bluey.
"So we searched to find a vet that was also trained in alternative medicine. We found one trained in Chinese Medicine in addition to being a traditional vet. Her interpretation of overgrooming is very different than traditional medicine. It is caused by an "energy" imbalance (simplified explanation). Our kitty was "too hot," thus ripping out his hair. Not that he had a fever - he didn't. But he had an "extreme spleen Qi deficiency," and an "extreme Yin deficiency." She prescribed an herbal medication. Within two weeks, it was quite clear it was helping. Within six months, ALL his fur had grown back, and he had a thick, beautiful, glossy coat. We did keep him on the grain free, all wet food diet."
Can I ask what herbal medication she prescribed? I am really lost as where to turn at this point.
Thanks for reading,
Sonia
I've been dealing with my cat's licking and scratching for almost two years now. We've tried Atopica, Prednisone, and several other medications as well as food trials. The medications seem to solve the problem but they are not good for her health over time. The vet has said she will develop diabetes if she continues on the meds. I am interested in taking her to a holistic vet and then I came across other similar posts here at TCS, in this thread by @Bluey.
"So we searched to find a vet that was also trained in alternative medicine. We found one trained in Chinese Medicine in addition to being a traditional vet. Her interpretation of overgrooming is very different than traditional medicine. It is caused by an "energy" imbalance (simplified explanation). Our kitty was "too hot," thus ripping out his hair. Not that he had a fever - he didn't. But he had an "extreme spleen Qi deficiency," and an "extreme Yin deficiency." She prescribed an herbal medication. Within two weeks, it was quite clear it was helping. Within six months, ALL his fur had grown back, and he had a thick, beautiful, glossy coat. We did keep him on the grain free, all wet food diet."
Can I ask what herbal medication she prescribed? I am really lost as where to turn at this point.
Thanks for reading,
Sonia
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