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Charodey Tanya Sophia of Kitails Smoke Tortie We are getting a kitten! What do we need to know? |
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Kitten Health! TM |
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Charodey Tanya Sophia of Kitails Smoke Tortie We are getting a kitten! What do we need to know? |
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Health This is a big area of discussion, but I will give you some basic knowledge. *These are the biggest health issues with kitten/cats: Viruses, Parasites, Heart, and Kidney problems. *Viruses *Kittens/cats are very susceptible to viruses. Kittens are given Distemper shots between 6-9 weeks, 8-12 weeks, and 12-16 weeks. Distemper shots are given to boost the kitten/cat's immune system against certain viruses. They are not like vaccinations that you get as a child that prevent disease. Distemper shot only boost the immune system, so that if there is exposure to a certain viruses they may not get that deadly virus. http://www.kittendistemper.com/index.htm Some of these viruses can remain in the environment for up to thirteen months with no known way of killing it except with bleach or A-33 Dry. Shots can destroy the immune system instead of boosting it. There is much discusssion in the veterinary field, right now, as to the actual benefit of using these vaccines. At the moment they are required by law. Some vets will only give one shot during an animal's entire life span because of their negative impact and the little health benefit to the animals. *Rabies shot must be given yearly in Mass., as in most states even if it the pet is indoors only. It is the law. There are new vaccines that cover your pet for rabies for more than one year. The first Rabies shot is needed between 13-16 weeks. *FeLV and FIV and F.I P *FeLV: http://www.vet.cornell *FIV: http://www.vet.cornell.edu *F.I.P. : http://www.vet.cornell.edu *Many people do not want their cat/kittens to have FIP vaccines because some think it can cause FIP. For more info try: http://www.orionfoundation.com and http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/felinekidney.htm#FIP *If you are interested in a FeLV, FIV, or FIP positive kittie try this site: www.bemikitties.com/felv/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi *H elp for many illnesses: http://alternativehealthconsultant.com/
*An ozone machine may prove to be VERY helpful in killing off virus, bacteria, mold, and fungus in your home, cattery, or animal shelter. It may be easier and less toxic than bleach. Please make sure you or your pet do not breath in ozone as it can be toxic if, not used properly.
*The following is an herbal blend that can be used to kill Coronavirus: *Good bacteria for the stomach, like All Flora, will make the immune system respond to infections. *Alfalfa leaf, burdock root, dandelion root, echinacea root, goldenseal root, kelp, licorice root, red clover, astragalus reshi, sarsaparilla root, and yellow dock root. Blend in 1 to 1 ratio. 1/4 tsp. per 10 lbs. Given daily. Mixed in canned food or put in capsules and use a pillar to give orally. If you kill the Coranvirus you have much less of a chance that your kitten/cat will get F.I.P. At Kitails we offer F.I.P., FeLv, and FIV treatments. Please use the adoption application to inquire about getting these treatments. *Feline Herpies Virus *Feline Herpes Virus can be treated!!! Virastop by Enzymedica will kill it throughout the body. It is a powder. Open the capsule and mix it with the canned food. It will take a 1-12 months, but it is very effective. Once it is completely killed it will not come back unless the cat is exposed to it or receives a bad vaccine. Virastop by Enzymedic will kill other viruses as well. *The Immune System of Your Cat *When your cat is exposed to viruses the immune system can become over taxed. You can give you cat an immune system boost by giving Immune Milk by Thomas Laborators: www.thomaslabs.com Immune Milk will help your pet over come viruses more quickly. *Side Effects of Viruses *Viruses cause damage to the body and thie results in bacterial infections. Bacterial infections will show up as green or yellow mucus in the eyes and nose. There are some natural anti-biotics. *Garlic is one that Should Not be used as it can give a cat an Anemic Disease. *Natrual anti-biotics for cats are: Grapefruit Seed Extract, Yellow Dock, Burdock (for those who breed cats, a Pyametra can be stopped using these 3 anti-biotics together). Goldenseal and Cranberry are two more natural antibiotics. Cranberry will help keep the urniary tract free of bacteria. *Cranberry is even more important if you have a male cat as a male cat can get a tract infection that causes crystals to form This may result in your male dieing within days because the crystals will block his urinary passage. Any male that stops urinating should be see by a vet IMMEDIATELY. (For those who breed, Cranberry is good to give to help the kidney during a pyametra}.
*Parasites *Parasites are another big problem with cats. They need to have parasite cleanses every 3-4 months ( People should also do parasite cleanses because they have parasites too. Do your homework. You will be surprised at what you learn. You can do a search: parasite cleanses). This a very important part of your kitty's health. Parasites, viruses, mold, fungus, and bacteria can be a cause of cancer, along with to may immunization shots. Shots give an otherwise healthy aniaml a small dose of disease that can compromise the immune system. Talk to your vet about this. A vet that includes alternative medicine is the best choice for a vet.
*Your cat's health will suffer without this and you may be ingesting parasites from your own cat. Parasites are everywhere- in the water, in the food, in the litter box. Your vet can give you medications for parasites or you can oder them on-line. *Drontal is a well known parasite cleanse for animals. Be prepared to learn a lot if you don't know much about parasites. *Paragone Advanced by www.renewlife.com is for people. *Giardia is a parasite that can kill. Drontal will not kill this parasite. *It is usually found in puddles outside. (another good reason to keep your cat indoors) orfrom not washing and refreshing water bowls daily. If your kitty has it, the major symptom is diarrhea. *Goldenseal is an herb traditonally used for this. *Your vet can also prescribe meds for this. There is a vaccine for it if you feel that you would like to protect your pet from it. Ask your vet for his/her opinion. Not all cats/kittens need this. The vaccine does not mean that your will be fully protected from it either. *Coccidia is also a parasite that kill also. It can only be killed using Paragone Advanced www.renewlife.com , Kocci Free http://www.ambertech.com/koccif.php or Albon mixed with Mega Cal http://www.revivalanimal.com. *Meg-A-Cal can be added to the diet for needed calories. * http://www.onlynaturalpet.com is a good source for natural animal health products. *Ringworm *Ringworm is not a worm, but it is fungus. There are many products out there that say they can cure it. Some of the more effective products are: Lime Sulpha Dip, Malaseb and Resizole Leave On Lotion (which is the same thing as Malaseb- Miconazole) are traditionally used. *DermasilR has Tea Tree Oil in it and Tea Tree Oil can kill kittens and cats. *Use *Dermisil Sulpha Dip. *Salt kills ringworm in about 10 seconds- it burns (salt only kills it on the surface, but ringworm has a root in the skin that must be killed. The Sulpha Dip will kill the root. *It is said that Lufeneron (a medication for fleas) can prevent ringworm from forming on the inside of your pet by not allowing its formation. *Goldenseal is an herb that doesn't just prevent its formation, but kills it. Goldenseal is also cheaper, safer, and healthier for your cat/kitten. Goldenseal can be mixed in with wet food if, your cat will eat the food that way, or it can be put in capsules and given orally each day using a pillar. A pillar is what vets use to give pills. Your vet may sell one to you. *Ringworm can also be inhaled by humans. Garlic kills fungus in people but, I don't know if it kills ringworm. (Garlic is toxic to cats). *Wash all floors with 1/32 parts bleach (1 cup of bleach and 31 cups of water), but be careful. test it on the surfaces you want to use it on before washing. *An ozone machine may prove to be VERY helpful in killing off the fungus in your home. It may be easier and less toxic than bleach. *If this happens to you, you will want to keep your house as dark and dry as possible and vacuum everything from ceiling to walls to floors to furnishings. A vacuum like a Bosch that has a Hepa filter in it is the thing to vacuum with, it won't spit the fungus back out. It is said that it grows in light and water like a plant, so you may want to keep your home dry and dark. A dehumidifier may prove very helpful. You'll want to do research on it if it happens to you. *There is also a laundry product called Health Guard Laundry Detergent that you should wash your clothes and house with. It keeps working for up to a week. Ringworm shows up about 7 days after touching it. *Fleas *Green Hope Farms- Flea Free- Flower Essence is: *Non-toxic, stress free, and easy to use. You just put a few drops the cat's (or dog's) water each day. It will keep your pet Flea Free all season long. 603-469-3662-Green Hope Farms *Cleaning Fluids *Some Cleaning can be toxic to your cat's liver/kidney. One safe natural cleaner is Vineagar. It kills bacteria/mold/fungus but, not viuses. Another safe cleaner is peroxide. I like to use them both in my cleaning water. *Whatever product you use please be sure to read the warning label or talk to the company that produces it. |
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