Category Archives: General

Dosing Option – Use Smaller Capsules

Posted on February 8, 2012 by hpiadmin

I just ordered Immugen for my cat with the bad fungal problem and I just wanted to let you know that I went to the health food store and purchased x-small empty gelatin capsules to administer the powder.  It works … Continue reading →

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Omega 3s in Fish Oil Supplements

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Do you recommend Flaxseed in a raw diet? If so, do you carry a product you recommend? I can’t seem to find it on your site? Thank you, Debra A Happy Customer Hello Debra, Thank you for your inquiry to … Continue reading →

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Cats Vomiting After Digestive Enzymes Added to Food

Posted on February 7, 2012 by hpiadmin

One of our customers emailed us to report that some of her cats (she has 24) began vomiting after they were given NaturVet’s Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics and/or OptaGest.  One of the cats had blood in their vomit.  We replied … Continue reading →

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PetAlive Formulas – Amount of Individual Ingredients

Posted on November 30, 2011 by hpiadmin

Dear Holistic Pet Info, Why don’t you include the amount (in IUs or mg.) of the ingredients that are in your PetAlive products? I would like to try your formulas but don’t know if I will be giving my pet … Continue reading →

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PetAlive Products Contain Lactose?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by hpiadmin

I see that Lactose is listed as an inactive ingredient in many of the PetAlive products you sell. I thought that most adult cats are lactose intolerant. Won’t this upset their digestive system? We contacted Native Remedies, the manufacturer of PetAlive products … Continue reading →

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FiV Positive Cat with Conjunctivitis

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My FiV positive cat has all the symptoms of conjunctivitis –  the redness is on the lower area of eyeball. It’s only his left eye, his right eye is clear. He’s had a runny eye for a couple of days but  … Continue reading →

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Vitamin A Levels for Cats and Dogs

Posted on November 8, 2011 by hpiadmin

I’ve read that too much Vitamin A can be toxic to animals. I want to give my dog Ocu-Clear but I’m concerned about the Vitamin A. The minimum daily requirement for Vitamin A for dogs is 50 IU/lb. or 1,250 … Continue reading →

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Safety of Grape Seed Extract

Posted on November 3, 2011 by hpiadmin

Holistic Pet Info carries several supplements that contain Grape Seed Extract.  We often get questions about whether grape seed is safe for cats and dogs.  Here is statement that we have posted about on our main website regarding this important antioxidant:  … Continue reading →

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Anxious Cat with Hairballs and Digestive Woes

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 6 year old domestic short hair cat named Rocky. For years now has has urinated inappropriately and vomited often. He is very anxious by nature. The vet prescribed him amitriptylene 10 mg. After a few days he … Continue reading →

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Dog Needs Immediate Care

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

How do you stop diarrhea in a new mother?  My dog gave birth 2 days ago and has developed vomiting and diarrhea today.  She vomits almost immediately and about 20-30 minutes later has runny diarrhea.  She doesn’t appear to be … Continue reading →

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