Category Archives: Health

Did Switching to Wet Food Kill Her Cats?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Tracie

I got this letter from Marianna, which, while it saddened me terribly to learn her cats had died, was equally distressing that her own misinformation and the ignorance of the vets she consulted would have her thinking that the switch … Continue reading →

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Blood Titer Levels Instead of Vaccinations

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Tracie

I recently received this very good question from Amanda: Good morning Tracie- I have caught up on the available podcasts, and checked out your website, but saw just a brief mention in the blog about using titers to plan your … Continue reading →

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Boston Terrier with Skin Problems

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Tracie

I got this message from a man whose dog has chronic skin problems: I called in to your show regarding the skin infections on my 2 year old female Boston terrier. You suggested I give her ground beef (or chicken), … Continue reading →

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Bibles for All

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Tracie

I got this hilarious and heartfelt letter – and I do hope the Bibles help with peoples’ ignorance – they just don’t know any better, plus they may be hard-headed – I’m hoping there’s a chance they will call in?? … Continue reading →

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What’s A Fat Cat Anyway?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Tracie

Following a pretty unpleasant exchange with someone on Catster.com about whether her cats were overweight, I think it’s a good idea to bring up the topic here of how much your cat should weigh. The person arguing with me said … Continue reading →

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Hammer The Cat Has Rodent Ulcers?!

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Tracie

Dear Tracie, I have an indoor male cat named Hammer and since he was a kitty, he has developed sores on his face and chin, which a vet told me was something called “rodent ulcers”. She said it can come … Continue reading →

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Cat isn’t “Depressed” – He’s Really Ill

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Tracie

This is such a disturbing email because there are all the classic symptoms of a SICK CAT!! All the warning signs that tell you to make that vet appointment and get right in there – change in behavior and personality, … Continue reading →

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Pet Insurance Would Have Solved This

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Tracie

If ever there was a time to learn from someone else’s situation – this is it!   Here’s a cat in considerable pain – a woman who cannot come up with $1,200 (who can?! come on!) so they are both between … Continue reading →

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Pet Insurance Helps Grieving Pet Owner with Bills

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Tracie

I was absolutely thrilled to get this email from Dee in Hacienda Heights, California. She had written to ask for a a signed bookplate in memory of her kitten Maya who died from unexplained renal failure, and inscribed to Bailey … Continue reading →

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More From Janelle & Mr. Kitty

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Tracie

What a wonderful letter to get from Janelle in Germany (you can read earlier letters from her further down in the BLOG). What great news about her boy’s improvement (he’s going to be Mr. December on CAT CHAT so she … Continue reading →

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