kittens:digestive/respiratory infections

[Guest guest]

I have two new wonderfully cuddly little bundles of joy (and

terror). I got them from an adoption center that takes in ferral

cats, so they often have digestive and respiratory conditions when

they pick them up. Both of mine were reported to have had these

problems, and one was in the kitty hospital with his respiratory

condition a few weeks before i got him. He still sneezes and has

some gunk coming out of his nose and eyes. He also eats so much more

than the other one that I wonder about his digestion. Apparently he

had herpes in his eyes, and that's why they have gunk draining out.

I'm wondering if I could give him a low dose of Long Dan Xie Gan

Tang. (and could his herpes be contagious to me?).

 

Anyone have any ideas? I know that they've been on antibiotics, and

also am wondering if its safe to give them acidopholus.

 

Laura

[Guest guest]

Hi, Laura,

 

There are people on this list who have lots more experience treating animals

than I do, but

as a cat lover I thought I'd pass on the title of a book I have found useful at

times. It's

called The New Natural Cat: a complete guide for finicky owners by Anitra

Frazier. It is not

TCM, but as I said, I've found it to be a useful source of information. I have

seen other books

of this sort that site this book as their reference for how to treat cats!

 

Good luck. I am quite envious of that precious kitten time you are enjoying.

 

Sheila

 

 

heylaurag <heylaurag

Sep 26, 2004 6:39 PM

 

kittens:digestive/respiratory infections

 

I have two new wonderfully cuddly little bundles of joy (and

terror). I got them from an adoption center that takes in ferral

cats, so they often have digestive and respiratory conditions when

they pick them up. Both of mine were reported to have had these

problems, and one was in the kitty hospital with his respiratory

condition a few weeks before i got him. He still sneezes and has

some gunk coming out of his nose and eyes. He also eats so much more

than the other one that I wonder about his digestion. Apparently he

had herpes in his eyes, and that's why they have gunk draining out.

I'm wondering if I could give him a low dose of Long Dan Xie Gan

Tang. (and could his herpes be contagious to me?).

 

Anyone have any ideas? I know that they've been on antibiotics, and

also am wondering if its safe to give them acidopholus.

 

Laura

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sheila, Thanks for the response, I'll check out that book.

 

By the way, no need to be jealous: You too can become a crazy cat

lady with four (or more!) cats (I already had 2 older cats). All ya

gotta do is go adopt one (or two or three!).

 

Laura

 

 

, Sheila White <she-

rahk@e...> wrote:

> Hi, Laura,

>

> There are people on this list who have lots more experience

treating animals than I do, but

> as a cat lover I thought I'd pass on the title of a book I have

found useful at times. It's

> called The New Natural Cat: a complete guide for finicky owners by

Anitra Frazier. It is not

> TCM, but as I said, I've found it to be a useful source of

information. I have seen other books

> of this sort that site this book as their reference for how to

treat cats!

>

> Good luck. I am quite envious of that precious kitten time you are

enjoying.

>

> Sheila

>

>

> heylaurag <heylaurag@h...>

> Sep 26, 2004 6:39 PM

>

> kittens:digestive/respiratory infections

>

> I have two new wonderfully cuddly little bundles of joy (and

> terror). I got them from an adoption center that takes in ferral

> cats, so they often have digestive and respiratory conditions when

> they pick them up. Both of mine were reported to have had these

> problems, and one was in the kitty hospital with his respiratory

> condition a few weeks before i got him. He still sneezes and has

> some gunk coming out of his nose and eyes. He also eats so much

more

> than the other one that I wonder about his digestion. Apparently

he

> had herpes in his eyes, and that's why they have gunk draining

out.

> I'm wondering if I could give him a low dose of Long Dan Xie Gan

> Tang. (and could his herpes be contagious to me?).

>

> Anyone have any ideas? I know that they've been on antibiotics,

and

> also am wondering if its safe to give them acidopholus.

>

> Laura

>

>

>

>

>

> Chinese Herbal Medicine offers various professional services,

including board approved continuing education classes, an annual

conference and a free discussion forum in Chinese Herbal Medicine.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Laura

Viral respiratory condition in cats is common. The herpes and calici viruses

implicated are highly contagious between cats but not transmitted to humans.

You can spread between cats only by transferring virus in the discharges of

one cat to another. The problem is common in feral/adoption centre kittens

and is usually associated with poor health, poor nutrition and stress. Put

the basics in place before using any herbs - look at the following sites as

a starter on nutrition. Cats are obligate carnivores and need to be fed as

such for optimal health. Feed food fresh and warm - their appetite is aroma

based and warm (room/body temp) food will have better chance of getting a

smell into the snotty nose and keep them from getting chilled.

http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/

www.catnutrition.org

Deworm both kittens. Also important is that the kittens feel safe and secure

and are kept warm (not hot) and are given ample opportunity to play

(laughter is the best medicine!). The antibiotics are only indicated if

secondary infections arise, also look at nebulising if the nasal discharges

very thick. Probiotics not needed usually in cats. Dosing herbs is a

nightmare and best done using little black pills. I would try 2-4 weeks on

common sense basic health strategies first before stressing them by dosing

herbs. Keep eyes clean and don't cross infect, look at using

eyebright/Euphrasia tea as a mild wash.

Hope that helps to start with.

 

Jimmy

 

 

 

----

Jimmy Symmonds BSc (Zoology) BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

 

Natural Animal Therapy Centre

Horsehay Farm

Duns Tew Road

Middle Barton

OX7 7DQ

UK

 

Email: jimmy

Web: www.naturalanimal.co.uk

 

Tel: +44 (0) 1869 347050

Fax: +44 (0) 1869 340969

 

 

 

heylaurag <heylaurag

Sep 26, 2004 6:39 PM

 

kittens:digestive/respiratory infections

 

I have two new wonderfully cuddly little bundles of joy (and

terror). I got them from an adoption center that takes in ferral

cats, so they often have digestive and respiratory conditions when

they pick them up. Both of mine were reported to have had these

problems, and one was in the kitty hospital with his respiratory

condition a few weeks before i got him. He still sneezes and has

some gunk coming out of his nose and eyes. He also eats so much more

than the other one that I wonder about his digestion. Apparently he

had herpes in his eyes, and that's why they have gunk draining out.

I'm wondering if I could give him a low dose of Long Dan Xie Gan

Tang. (and could his herpes be contagious to me?).

 

Anyone have any ideas? I know that they've been on antibiotics, and

also am wondering if its safe to give them acidopholus.

 

Laura