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Recent content by Dr. Jean Hofve

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    Some questions on new bloodwork results for my cat, Teddy

    I like Angelica myself, took it for hot flashes for a few years. It was one of the herbs we studied in a course taught by an apprentice of the brilliant herbalist Stephen Buhner. Spiritually it "connects heaven and earth," so theoretically has great benefits. It's traditionally considered a...
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    Non-toxic cat litter and kitten food recommendations

    Actually cats do *not* prefer an enclosed space for litter boxes, they would rather be able to see around them in case a bear (or in my neighborhood, a mountain lion) is sneaking up on them! They should be easily accessible, and available on every level of the home if there's more than one...
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    Some questions on new bloodwork results for my cat, Teddy

    Yes, I did some research and had a little blurb in my newsletter about it: "The Food and Drug Administration approved a novel drug, Molidustat, for the treatment of anemia in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is an oil-based liquid given by mouth; cats don’t seem to mind the taste...
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    Street cat Aslan’s interesting blood results

    This is definitely an improvement! Many values have normalized, which is good. His anemia is much better! Well done! The infection is still present but he is making progress! However, I am still concerned, since new abnormalities are present. Most urgently, this test shows diabetes. His blood...
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    How often can I give my cat sardines?

    If he is eating 1 sardine a day (which is fine) then he doesn't need additional Omega-3, the fish has all he needs. Make sure they are packed in water though, not oil or tomato juice. It's also plenty of calcium so I would not add the chicken neck on a day when he gets a sardine.
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    Mast cell tumor home therapy

    Hey, I just learned something right this minute--mast cell tumors are seasonal! Spring is when they are most commonly diagnosed, because the immune system is extra-stressed with allergens flying around in the air, so they flare up. Wow
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    Better Rabies Vaccine?

    Yes, Purevax for cats. There is no equivalent for dogs, mostly because they don't get the malignant tumors that cats get.
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    Gut issues

    Hi MaryJeanne! I'm going to have to disagree with Dr. Jeff about the Fresh and Flexible plan. This is a vegan diet. Dogs do not absorb protein as well from plants as they do from meat. With her low albumin, I would certainly emphasize animal protein in the diet. You could certainly add meat to...
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    BTW wheat is even more heavily sprayed with glyphosate (pre-harvest dessication) than any of the...

    BTW wheat is even more heavily sprayed with glyphosate (pre-harvest dessication) than any of the GMO crops.
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    Since soy is also GMO, I wouldn't think it is any better.

    Since soy is also GMO, I wouldn't think it is any better.
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    Cat with FIC

    Okay, here ya go -- though it may be TMI?! Feel free to ask any questions you may have!
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    Cat with FIC

    Agreed, no dry food of any kind for Kai. Even the Primal nuggets--if they have not been moistened--are still dry and therefore dehydrating. There are so many factors that can be modified here; let's not worry about re-homing just yet. Seems like environmental factors are significant, though, so...
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    Mast cell tumor home therapy

    Oh forgot to talk about fenbendazole. It's a pretty mild drug, but liver support is helpful in any case. The mushrooms provide that, milk thistle is fine, too.
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    Mast cell tumor home therapy

    Oh gosh, mast cells can be nasty! I still remember the admonition from vet school, "Never let the sun go down on a mast cell tumor." The one case I managed in school did very well after excision, hers was also on the leg and they could barely close it. But that's just n=1. The conventional line...
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    Wound on tail

    Well, at this point it doesn't matter, but any deep cut or puncture would follow the same pattern. They look healed, but the infection is cooking away underneath, and will finally break through and drain.
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