cat health

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Cats deserve a great diet too!

Healthy, happy cats will thrive on a fresh food diet.  It must be high in animal protein, fat, and bone to ensure it fulfils their daily nutritional requirements.

A fresh food diet is one that is high in water content which is needed for proper cell function, energy, growth, and to support the essential body processes.  By nature, cats have a low thirst drive so to be sure they are getting all they require, it must come from their food intake.  The most important thing we can do for our cats is to provide them with a wet diet to ensure the body receives the necessary amount of this essential nutrient for overall, good health.

The right diet will help your cat maintain a proper body weight, have a healthy shinny coat, have lots of energy for a happy, playful demeanor and to help your pet to avoid many of today’s common health conditions.  A cat who thrives will look and feel great on the inside as well as the outside and it will be obvious to anyone who observes them.

Years ago it was common for a cat to live to 15 to 20 years but, not so today.  Many cats are now suffering from obesity, diabetes, gum disease, joint problems and many, many other preventable health conditions.  So often I learn of cats who have been living with these conditions or others from a very early age, sometimes as young as one or two years old.

Please consider your options when it comes to feeding your cat and think about the affects this has on their health, happiness and longevity.

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Disease Causing Agents

There are many causes of disease and each individual is vulnerable to different things.  Toxins that negatively affect one person or animal may affect another completely different or not at all.  Also, the threshold of the accumulative effects of toxins and other stressors on the body also varies by individual.

A few of the most significant disease causing agents that are harmful to humans as well as our dogs and cats are listed below:

Vaccines – these can damage the immune system by overstimulating and weakening the body.  All too often pets have reactions shortly after receiving vaccinations, such as rashes, swellings, allergies, auto-immune diseases, and cancer.

Toxic Chemicals – these can be released into the air and absorbed into the body.  The list is many, but some common ones include household cleaners, yard chemicals such as fertilizers, weed killers and pest repellents and certain plastics used in bowls, toys, and beds.  As well as additives and coloring agents often found in processed foods.

Heavy Metals – these are found in the environment, our foods, and used in vaccinations and have been proven to damage the nervous system.

The following is just some of the ways in which we can help our pets and reduce our exposure to these disease causing agents which have been proven to cause harm:

•   Reduce the use of vaccinations in your dog or cat.  Evaluate your risks based on your exposure and give only the core vaccinations needed.  When you do vaccinate, never do more than one at a time and wait at least two weeks between vaccinations to give the body a chance to recover.  Run titers annually thereafter to verify immunity.  Additional booster shots will not protect your pet any further.

•   Eliminate chemical insecticides and replace with nontoxic alternatives.  There are many natural insect repellents for home use and for topical use on humans as well as dogs and cats.

•   Stop using herbicides altogether, not only are you putting your own family at risk, you are also putting everyone around you at risk.  There are natural alternatives to help eliminate weeds and turn your grass green.

•   Avoid products that contain BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, GMOs and others.  Start eating and providing your pets with fresh foods instead of processed.  Use organic and locally sourced products whenever possible.

As general good practice you should increase your intake and provide your pets with detoxifying foods (appropriate amounts based on species, size, age, health condition,… of course) such as raw leafy greens, apples, garlic, and fresh herbs.