Ritz is due for a wellness check, and has persistent vomiting, about two times a week. Seems to be related to how many hours she goes without eating. She also seems to be hungry all of the time, and has some FHS symptoms. The vet I've been taking Ritz to (lovely bedside manner) does not support raw feeding.
So I took Ritz to a holistic vet; she is part of a 'regular' practice, has limited hours. The practice has one door for cats, and one for dogs. She took me on time, took a thorough oral history of Ritz, took about 45 minutes. Asked everything from what is Ritz scared of, does she like music, what are her litter box habits. Impressed. She suggested homeopathic remedies, but I told her that I've been down that road (Dr. Wessner, in Florida) and it didn't work. We’re going to try Slippery Elm Bark (tea) for a few weeks and see if that decreases Ritz’ vomiting. She is a little concerned that Ritz has an immuno-suppresant condition and mentioned Irritable Bowel Disease. That is why she recommended against vaccinating Ritz (she is due for distemper/cold). Her anal glands did need expressed. Total bill was over $400, which I expected and some of which will be covered by pet insurance. She said to call back in three weeks with a status update and to continue with Jackson Galaxy's Stress Buster.
So I took Ritz to a holistic vet; she is part of a 'regular' practice, has limited hours. The practice has one door for cats, and one for dogs. She took me on time, took a thorough oral history of Ritz, took about 45 minutes. Asked everything from what is Ritz scared of, does she like music, what are her litter box habits. Impressed. She suggested homeopathic remedies, but I told her that I've been down that road (Dr. Wessner, in Florida) and it didn't work. We’re going to try Slippery Elm Bark (tea) for a few weeks and see if that decreases Ritz’ vomiting. She is a little concerned that Ritz has an immuno-suppresant condition and mentioned Irritable Bowel Disease. That is why she recommended against vaccinating Ritz (she is due for distemper/cold). Her anal glands did need expressed. Total bill was over $400, which I expected and some of which will be covered by pet insurance. She said to call back in three weeks with a status update and to continue with Jackson Galaxy's Stress Buster.