Geriatric Cats

Question:

Dear Dr. Smith,

There is so much information about your products on your website that I become confused and don't know which to order. I need supplements for two cats. Both cats are 15+ years old.

Cat 1 (Chrissy) - Recovered from a liver abscess and tumor in May. Tests indicated benign. Common sense suggests that she may have cancer which didn't show on the tests. She's hyperthyroid, but not off the chart. Good appetite, remains skinny, has soft, smelly stools. Takes 2.5 mg Methimazole daily.

Cat 2 (Puffie) - Anemic, thick blood. Vet advised fluids, especially since I give them to our younger kitty anyway (for PKD); but I don't want to stick poor old Puffie if I can help her feel better some other way.

Please advise me regarding supplements for these two cats. Thank you so much!

Jackie G.

Response:

Hello Jackie,
Thank you for your inquiry to Holistic Pet Info. For Chrissy I would recommend Immunity and Liver Support by Pet Alive for both her liver and immune system for the possibility of cancer. This can also be given to Puffie for her anemia because the supplement also contains Ashwagandha that helps increase hemoglobin levels. They both would also benefit from Super EPA by Thorne; it is anti-inflammatory which helps with cancers and kidney disease.

If you do place your cats on a raw diet please be aware of the complications of salmonella poisoning in geriatric and debilitated animals. This diet should also be balanced, therefore supplemented with the correct amount of complex carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Nu-Cat Senior by Vetri-Science should be a great compliment to a well-balanced homemade diet. Best of luck.
Sincerely,
Colleen Smith DVM, CVA