The Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier

Author:Anitra Frazier
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, Inc.
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Guardians who practice holistic health care for themselves are usually the ones who seek the same advantages for their feline friends. Increasing numbers of veterinarians are responding, each in his own way and at his own pace. Guardians should keep in mind that we are all on the same team, sharing the same goal of upgrading health care for animals. The aware guardian knows that the modern natural therapies encourage a much greater participation and involvement on the part of the patient or, in this case, the guardian. The responsibility no longer rests exclusively on the shoulders of the veterinarian, nutritionist, or homeopath, but is shared equally by the guardian and whichever health care practitioners he or she is consulting. (I use the word practitioners in the plural because I have found that often one of the keys to success is the utilization of more than one source of information.)

This increased involvement of the guardian is as it should be because no one, no matter how skilled, is in a better position than the guardian to build the animal’s health and to observe and evaluate the patient’s response—physical, emotional, and mental—to any therapy being used. The successful resolution of any problem will depend upon teamwork with much give and take on the part of all team members. This attitude of mutual respect and enthusiasm always results in new knowledge for every member of the team. It’s a beneficial side effect cherished by all members of the holistic community.

When a guardian first begins the journey on this particular path, he will encounter new attitudes and find that emphases are differently placed. These attitudes of respect, openness, encouragement, and mutual support are all predispositions that the health-conscious guardian has greatly desired and has long been seeking, but nevertheless, they are unfamiliar and, like the cats, we humans often feel insecure in a situation where there are bound to be many unknowns, puzzles, and surprises. After many years, I still feel insecure, but I have learned that insecurity is not necessarily a negative quality; it keeps me on my toes. However, too much insecurity interferes with efficiency. So, I have found a few ways to cut insecurity down to size.

1. Always request copies of all test results and keep them with the cat. You will need them when you consult a holistic practitioner by phone or if you have to suddenly see a new veterinarian. You will save precious time, money, and stress on the patient if you walk in with all the test results. Most guardians keep them in the carry case.

2. Keep a weekly health log on each cat. If you see what might be a symptom, log it. State the time and date. It’s easy to forget things when your emotions are involved. Almost all health problems begin long before the guardian realizes that anything is going on. The checklist of symptoms on pages 221-226 will give you some idea of what to include in your log. If you see

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