Supplements, Herbal & Natural Treatments

Supplements, Herbal
& Natural Treatments

Digestion:
Dr. Goodpet Feline Digestive Enzymes™
www.goodpet.com/library/pharmacyFiles/feline

Aunt Jeni's Enhance Digestive Aid for Cats
www.auntjeni.com

Quiet Digestion (Health Concerns)
www.chineseherbsdirect.com

Enzymedica - Pet Digest
www.enzymedica.com/products/pet_digest

Gastriplex by Thorne Research
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Gastriplex-by-Thorne-Research
www.holisticpetinfo.com

Probiotics: (please keep all probiotics refrigerated once opened)
Kyo-Dophilus Probiotic Supplement
www.kyolic.com/product/category/capsules

Naturvet Enzymes & Probiotics
www.naturvet.com

Animal Essentials Plant Enzymes & Probiotics
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Animal-Essentials-Plant-Enzymes-Probiotics

Source Naturals Daily Essential Enzymes
www.vitacost.com/Source-Naturals-Daily-Essential-Enzymes

MSE Natural Defense Powder
(DO NOT get the MSE soluable version which contains barley grass and alfalfa)
www.preciouspets.org/natursway/natural-defense.htm

Eagle Pack Holistic Transition™
www.eaglepack.com/SP_Transition.html

Eagle Pack Holistic Solution™
www.eaglepack.com/SP_HolisticSolution.html

Bowel Support:
Lambert Kay Pet Pectillin Diarrhea Medication
www.petco.com/product

Immune Boosters:
For FIV, Herpes or Upper Respiratory Infections
Enisyl-F Oral Paste for Cats - 100 ml
www.entirelypets.com/enisoral

Viralys (L-lysine) Oral Gel for Cats, 5 Oz tube
www.petstruly.com

Viralys Oral Powder for Cats,100 Gm
www.entirelypets.com/vetsoluviralys

Enisyl F Lysine Treats
www.calvetsupply.com/product

Only Natural Pet Immune Strengthener
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Immune-Strengthener

Urinary Tract & Kidney Support:
Only Natural Pet Kidney Support
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Kidney-Support

Azodyl
www.entirelypets.com/azodyl.html

Helpful Tools:
Feline Pill Gun
www.entirelypets.com/pillgun

Empty Capsules and Gelcaps
For giving medications
www.iherb.com

CATcaps™
Empty flavored capsules. Chicken and Beef flavored
www.capsuline.com

Multi-Shape Pill Cutter
exercise-nutrition.drleonards.com/Exercise-Nutrition/Pills-Supplements/Multi-Shape-Pill-Cutter

Multivitamins:
Only Natural Pet Super Daily Feline Vitamins
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Super-Daily-Feline-Vitamins

Anti-inflammatories:
ELEMENTS Yucca Yucca Anti-Inflammatory
www.healthypetboutique.com

Azmira Yucca Intensive
www.petabbey.com

Pet Cod Liver Oil by Nordic Naturals
www.evitamins.com

Pet Omega-3 by Nordic Naturals
www.evitamins.com

Only Natural Pet Pure Icelandic Salmon Oil
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Only-Natural-Pet-Pure-Icelandic-Salmon-Oil

Iceland Pure
Salmon Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Sardine Oil & Anchovy Oil
www.icelandpure.com

Natural Factors, Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Softgels
www.iherb.com/Natural-Factors-Wild-Alaskan-Salmon-Oil-1000-mg-180-Softgels

NaturVet Unscented Salmon Oil
(Contains Rosemary Extract)
www.entirelypets.com/naturvetsalmonoil

Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow
Unscented Pharmaceutical Grade Sardine-Anchovy Oil
www.hare-today.com/product_info

Omega-Caps ES LIQUID
www.entirelypets.com/omegacapliquid8oz

Denosyl for small dogs and cats (for Liver support and function)
www.entirelypets.com
www.4petsusa.com

Denamarin for Dogs and Cats (for Liver support and function)
www.vetdepot.com/Denamarin
www.naturalpets.com/denamarin

Newton Homeopathics Cough - Asthma
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Newton-Homeopathics-Cough-Asthma

B12:
Vitamin B12 injectable - Cyanocobolamin
Prescription Required
www.dogcatetc.com
www.petsupplies4less.com
www.agri-med.com
www.drsfostersmith.com

No Prescription Required, Ships from Canada
www.canadamedicineshop.com
www.b12-shot.com

Vitamin B12 Tablets - Cyanocobolamin
Sustained Release - Vegetarian, CLEAN (no sugars, sweeteners or additives)
1,000 mcgs
These are very, very small tablets and can be inserted easily in treats or food or given orally.
www.vitanetonline.com
www.myvitanet.com
www.houseofnutrition.com
5,000 mcgs
www.vitanetonline.com/description/NP17364/vitamins/Shot-O-B12-5000mcg-Veggie-Caps

No Shot Liquid B12 - Cyanocobolamin
1,000 mcgs CLEAN (no sugars, sweeteners or additives), Contains Lactose
www.vitanetonline.com/description/WD0027/vitamins/No-Shot-B-12-1000mg-Homeopathic-Sublingual/

No Shot B12 sublingual tablets
5,000 mcgs, vegetarian CLEAN (no sugars, sweeteners or addictives) contains Lactose
www.cvc4health.com/products

Vitamin B12 Sublingual - Methylcobolamin
Natural Factors, (no sugars, sweeteners or additives)
www.iherb.com
www.totalhealthvitamins.net
www.vitacost.com

B Complex
Basic B Complex by Thorne Research
www.onlynaturalpet.com/product_detail

B-Complex, No Folic-No Paba
www.freedavitamins.com

Scales
My-Weigh Baby Scale
www.balance.balances.com
My Weigh Baby and Infant Scale
www.renterprises.net

Health o Meter
www.walmart.com

Small Digital Pet Scale
www.drsfostersmith.com

Grooming Products
Waterless Bath by Natural Chemistry
www.drsfostersmith.com

TropiClean Oxy Med Allergy Relief Pet Wipes
www.shopgreengoods.com
www.thepamperedpetmart.com

TropiClean Oxy Med Soothing Bath Pet Wipes
www.shopgreengoods.com
www.thepamperedpetmart.com

Safari Slicker Cat Brush
Really good brush! Soft bristles but work through the hair well.
www.strictlypetsupplies.com

Humilac Spray by VIRBAC
Safey soothes dry skin, good for allergies
www.healthypets.com/humspray

Other Products
Our Pets Store-N-Feed Jr. Universal (raises pet food up for easy eating)
www.amazon.com

The Neater Feeder (raises pet food up for easy eating)
www.neaterfeeder.com

Our Pet's Healthy Pet Diners Elevated Pet Feeder
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Our-Pets-Healthy-Pet-Diners-Elevated-Pet-Feeder

Armakat Premium Cat Trees and Condos
www.armarkat.com

Multi-Shape Pill Cutter
www.exercise-nutrition.drleonards.com

Newton Homeopathics Thuja (helps resolve side effects from vaccinations)
www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Newton-Homeopathics-Thuja

As with food labels, it's best to read the labels of supplements that you're giving your cat due to irritants and
possible toxins. Many supplements and herbal remedies contain artificial sweeteners and additives that are
widely documented as irritants to the human GI tract. These can be especially damaging to someone who has
any gastric disorder such as celiac disease, crohn's disease, ulcers and pancreatitis just to name a few. So you can
imagine the damage it can do to a cat's already irritated and diseased GI tract and even those that aren't yet
sick. It's just good parenting to avoid these additives altogether and there are plenty of natural treatments that
are offer a "clean" product. Even so, always check with your vet and make sure that the human supplement or
product you're giving your cat isn't going to be toxic or cause further, irreversible damage to your cat.

Sweeteners such as sorbitol falls within the same chemical category as the sweeteners xylitol and mannitol.
Because it's especially hard for them to digest, large amounts of sorbitol can affect pets in an adverse way.
Sorbitol is used in a multitude of pet foods for moisture retention, shows less vulnerability to mold and may be
bacteria resistant. It is also used as a plastic making agent. Sorbitol and mannitol in it’s HUMAN dose, for a pet
can lead to severe diarrhea, GI irritation and malabsorption issues. Although not toxic like xylitol, sorbitol used
in anything other than pet food may be best avoided, especially with cats already experiencing GI upset like an
IBD kitty, or one with a compromised immune system. Other names for sweeteners and sweetening agents
include Dextrose, maltodextrin, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, etc. The list is lengthy and when
buying any product for your kitty including supplements, check the label for these products and stay away from
them. This article is from a science magazine website and explains why cats shouldn't consume anything sweet:
www.newscientist.com/article/dn7720-why-cats-prefer-meats-to-sweets

Beware of using ANY product marketed for cats with essential oils and especially tea tree oils. They are toxic
and not at all safe! Tea tree oil (melaleuca, melaleuca alternifolia) is a phenol-containing essential oil. Its active
ingredients are cyclic terpenes which have a similar structure and action to turpentine (paint thinner). Cats are
uniquely sensitive to phenolics and other benzene-based compounds. Benzyl alcohol (a preservative) is toxic to
cats. Products being marketed with Tea Tree Oil such as shampoos, flea treatments, soaps, etc. are not safe to
use, regardless of the company's claim that it is.

Tea Tree oil is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and skin. In addition, cats have relatively thin,
delicate skin and tea tree oil is highly lipophilic (attracted to fats, solvent). This means that the oil is absorbed
rapidly and enters the bloodstream. Cats are notoriously sensitive to toxins because their livers are not able to
metabolize many substances which may safely be used on dogs (cats have been poisoned through use of dog flea
preparations). For this reason, a substance shown to be beneficial and safe for humans may be unsuitable for use
on cats.

Cats cannot efficiently metabolize substances present in certain essential oils (including tea tree oil). This means
that they are not efficiently excreted by the body and can accumulate in soft tissues and vital organs. Over time,
the substances can reach toxic levels and can cause symptoms of poisoning or even death. An owner could use
tea tree oil in what's supposed to be safe, low concentrations for some time with no symptoms, though the cat is
being slowly poisoned as the toxins accumulate. This is similar to the way that heavy metals (e.g. lead, zinc) or
poly-chlorinated bi-phenols (PCBs) accumulate in the soft tissues and organs.

Essential oils which contain phenols are particularly toxic to cats and cause liver damage. These include oregano,
thyme, eucalyptus, clove, cinnamon, bay leaf, parsley and savory.

Essential oils which contain ketones can cause neurological symptoms. These include: cedar leaf*, sage*,
hyssop*, cyprus*, lavender, eucalyptus, mint, caraway*, citronella, clove*, ginger*, chamomile, thyme and
rosemary (those marked * give particular cause for concern).

For more information on the dangers of essential oils please go to the following websites:
www.cybercanine.com/cat
www.messybeast.com
cats.about.com/od/housekeeping/a/aromatherapy
kittensafe.com/risk

Even though certain spices like tumeric can be used as homeopathic remedies for diseases such as cancer, using
tumeric on an IBD kitty is not recommended as it can burn the stomach lining and entire GI tract. And just as
with food, any rosemary, clove or sage used in naturopathic products can also cause distress.

Cosequin, which is widely used for arthritis and joint pain in animals, has been known to cause severe stomach
upset and GI distress in cats with any form of GI issues. In those cases, a vet applied shot of Adequan has been
substituted and worked very well. Adequan bypasses the GI tract and goes straight to through the cat's system
to act immediately. It usually requires a shot every month or so.

The products below are recommended by parents that have used them and found them to be not only safe but
to work well for their sick kitties.