My Cat Is Dying: What Do I Do?: Navigating Emotions, Decisions, and Options for Healing (The Pet Bereavement Series Book 3) by Wendy Van de Poll

Author:Wendy Van de Poll [de Poll, Wendy Van]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Center For Pet Loss Grief, LLC
Published: 2016-07-31T04:00:00+00:00

A Healthcare Team—Medical and More

Having a healthcare team is a crucial first step to consider when you get the news that your cat is terminally ill. Additionally, your healthcare team doesn’t need to end with just the medical profession. There are many other types of holistic care professionals that you may want to consider adding to your team.

Massage Therapy

Having a trained feline massage therapist on your team can be helpful for a variety of reasons. If your cat tolerates touch massage, then it can help your cat relax and feel more comfortable if they are experiencing any pain. The pain may not be from the illness itself. The fact is, your cat might not be able to use their muscles like before, and the inactivity causes the muscles to become sore and stiff.

A gentle massage keeps the circulation moving. Massage can help with the removal of toxins in the bloodstream and allows for healthier muscle tissue. My cat clients love their massages.

You may find that your cat doesn’t like touch. If that is the case, do not feel bad. There are many things that you can offer your cat that do not include touch.

Animal Reiki or Energy Practitioner

The other team member you might want to include is an animal Reiki practitioner or a practitioner that practices other forms of energy healing.

Reiki can balance your cat’s energy to help them feel relaxed and calm, and to suffer less from anxiety during this time. When I work on my feline clients with Reiki or other forms of energy techniques, they begin to breathe more deeply, relax more, and settle into very calm states of mind.

There are many other forms of energy work that are extremely beneficial and that you may want to consider. Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) and Tellington TTouch are two others that I incorporate into my practice with great results.

Acupressure or Acupuncture

Both of these modalities are extremely helpful and usually cats prefer this form of “touch.” Acupuncture is when tiny needles are placed in strategic points to balance your pet’s energy. Acupressure involves the same strategic points with a thumb applied, rather than a needle.

Both of these techniques have excellent results for a variety of issues. Relieving pain, increasing mobility, and lowering stress are just a few of the benefits that acupressure or acupuncture can provide.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is a great way to support a cat with a terminal illness. Herbs can help in supporting the immune system, pain relief, digestion, and more.

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