Vinnie was a street cat rescued later in life. His fosterer explains how she restored him to health using a nourishing diet, herbs and botanicals. Read about the adaptations she made to help him build up his strength before being well enough to move to his forever home.
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Nursing the Elderly Cat – Shere Khan’s Story
Nursing an elderly cat brings challenges and lifelong lessons. Shere Khan shows his ‘Mum’ what she needs to know.
Meet CAM4Animals, the group you never knew you needed…
Dr Conor Brady’s article from Dogs First about CAM4Animals. He speaks passionately about the importance of allowing alternative treatments as part of integrative veterinary care.
Manor Farm Charitable Trust
Di Slaney went from having four hens in the garden to setting up a Charitable Trust providing a sanctuary for 170 farm animals with disabilities and special needs! We spoke to her about her work, especially with the elderly animals on the farm, and about her relationship with her vets and CAM practitioners.
Pickle – the Cat Who Led Me to Complementary Treatments
Elderly cat Pickle led her owner to discover more options within truly integrated veterinary care and embark on a career in holistic treatments for cats.
Spotty Finds a Home in his Twilight Years
Adopting a dog is a lovely thing to do – adopting an elderly dog can bring particular joy. Meet Spotty who was adopted by one of our supporters…
Living with Broccoli, my 18-year-old Dog!
We asked holistic vet Isle Pedler to tell us about how she adapted things to suit her Border Terrier, Broccoli, in his old age.
Canine Dementia: Enrichment & Exercise
Although the mechanisms are poorly understood, dogs can suffer a spectrum of symptoms that are called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), or simply, dog dementia. We asked professional Canine Fitness Trainer and Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Joe Nutkins of Dog Training for Essex and Suffolk for her tips on helping to prevent, slow down and alleviate CCD through canine enrichment and exercise…..
Holistic Healthcare For Your Senior Dog
Caroline Hearn writes about how we can accommodate our dog’s advancing years, making easy to do changes to enhance their old age.