Cats & Dogs Naturally

Under The Skin – The Itch That Won’t Go Away

AntheaAppel — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:02:31 +0000

Do you have an itchy dog or cat? You’re not alone. On my cat forum it’s one of the most common concerns pet owners have. It can be challenging. Where do you start to stop the itch? You can start at the very beginning when your dog or cat is just a puppy or a […]

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How To Help Cats In Pain

AntheaAppel — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:05:18 +0000

Do you know when your cat is in pain? You might be able to recognize some obvious signs of pain, like, if you touch an area on the body and the cat re-acts with a hiss or a sudden retraction. But even then you may not be so sure. Could you recognize the not-so-obvious signs […]

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Is There Evidence That Homeopathy Works For Animals?

AntheaAppel — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:14:58 +0000

What is homeopathy? The word “homeopathy” comes from two Greek words meaning, “similar suffering.” Homeopathy is based on the idea “like cures like” where a substance that can cause symptoms if taken in large quantities can be used in minuet doses to treat similar symptoms. Homeopathy is often credited to the German physician Samuel Hahnemann […]

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How To Prevent Your Cat From Being Finicky

AntheaAppel — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 21:33:51 +0000

I want to talk about the nutritional needs of cats and why that may be the cause of their finickiness (is there such a word? Yes, it’s a word). It’s not that cats are hard to please, they’re just misunderstood. This misunderstanding not only comes from the pet owner, but also from the pet food […]

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The Essence of the Senior Dog

AntheaAppel — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 21:01:40 +0000

A long time client has asked me some questions regarding her senior dogs. And I thought I would share my answers in a blog. Now, what defines a senior or geriatric dog? Generally, a dog is considered a senior around the age of seven with the typical lifespan being 12 to 15 years of age. […]

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Kidney Disease: Is There Any Hope? Yes there is!

AntheaAppel — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 18:27:06 +0000

In Chinese Medicine the kidneys are considered “The Batteries of the Body.” It is where the Vital Essence is stored. This Essence rules birth, development, and maturation. The ancient text Nan Jing states “The Kidneys are the mansion of Fire and Water, the residence of Ying and Yang … the channel of death and life.” […]

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