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This is not uncommon, and I think it is actually a positive thing that he is really cleaning out his system! My cat Perry regularly had that issue, but the poops were normal consistency so I never worried about it. Hair is *supposed* to come out the "back door" and he is doing a great job of...

Excellent! On the schedule, sure, that's a "standard" method... but it's not up to you, or to a timetable... make the changes on HIS schedule, depending upon how he's doing. Some cats only need 1 day at each stage, some need a week. Watch BEAM! Probiotics are pretty fool-proof so you can...

He'll be fine for a few days. Nobody will be there to listen to him so he won't be crying (that's something cats do with people, not other cats). If your sitters can do some interactive play with him, that will help with boredom. Play Therapy | Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve Maybe you could...

I always recommend a GRADUAL food transition. An 8-week old kitten's GI system is barely mature let alone capable of an instant transition. With that previous diet he probably needs probiotic support too. A kitten's stomach has such a tiny capacity that adding pumpkin will seriously dilute the...

Stress Stopper is probably the best one under the current *stressful* circumstances. Also, spend as much time in your room *with* him as possible if he wants the attention! He was knocked down pretty far so it will take time to recover. Keep going, you're doing a great job!

Salt is okay, the thing you MUST avoid is xylitol (a sweetener), which is poisonous to dogs (and probably cats, but they don't generally eat PB voluntarily!)

Well, now I'm confused, I only posted the one on hairballs.

Please update us!

Don’t “offer” it… give it. The article I posted explains how.

It is very normal for cats to vomit after eating grass. I sure wouldn't blame it on a diet they've been eating for years, since most of the episodes you listed are related to the grass. Here's some more info on hairballs: Hairballs | Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve

I think all the tapping you've done with him is also making a big difference, but sometimes a big mental adjustment like that can help! The other thing I can see to tap on is urine pH, which was a little high, which is why crystals were forming. A high-meat, high-moisture diet should be enough...

Thanks for posting the results! They do not justify an acidified veterinary diet, but adding extra water to the food to dilute the urine a bit would be helpful. Cats are such interesting critters; sometimes it seems like a vet visit impresses them that there are many worse things in the world...

Yes! But 1/2 tsp may be too much for many cats. If using Nordic Naturals, just follow their directions; for Moxxor, one capsule between 2 cats daily would be plenty.

No. A fecal flotation can find many worm eggs (like roundworms and hookworms), but a lab evaluation will be much more thorough and will also find other parasites like giardia.

Technically, the inside of the intestinal tract *is* outside the body. I use vaseline (petrolatum) because it is inert, indigestible, and because of that, perfectly safe. In my my 30+ years as a feline vet, I've found nothing that works better.

Well, unsurprisingly, "it depends!" Homeopathy, of course, must be individualized, so there isn't a "remedy for worms." You must also know and consider the typeof worm. Some encyst in muscle tissue, so--for example--giving clay, which works directly in the GI tract, may not do it...

Wow, how wonderful that she was found!! 🥰 Be sure fleas are fully resolved prior to any physical contact, site or scent swapping (eggs can cling to anything and easily be spread!). Yes, exact same procedure as for any other new cat!

That looks fine. If current hairball problems, give daily for a few days, then once or twice a week should be fine. One of my cats loved it so much she got it every day... for 20 years!

While there is phosphorus in struvite crystals, it doesn't *cause* them. High phosphorus can be an issue in chronic kidney disease, but not struvite. A high protein (raw) diet is naturally acidic. Veterinary diets are artificially acidified to a somewhat greater degree to rapidly dissolve the...

Keep monitoring closely. Add extra water to food, limit or eliminate carbs. Tapping is great; surrogate tap on him for pain, discomfort, inflammation. Flower essences can be very helpful. Definitely work with a holistic vet to get to the bottom of the underlying imbalance causing this. Keep him...