Savannah kitten behavior

[Kristin]

I would just like to add a note about homeopathic remedies.

Homeopathy is very much an 'energetic' medicine. It runs on the theory that 'like heals like'. A specific herb is used (usually a toxic one) and is diluted so far down that it doesn't even exist in the end product, just its energy does. It is supposed to work similar to a vaccine in that you are introducing something to the body for it to recognize and fight off. It was originally created for very narrow symptomatic groups, which isn't really followed today. This is likely why it has a narrow success rate.

Bachs flower remedies are also energetic, so they don't always work either. I have heard that some people put it directly on the animal instead of in the water with some success. The flower used in Bach isn't as diluted as the herb in homeopathics.

There are safe herbs that can be used to help anxiety. I have heard that oatstraw, passionflower and lemon balm is a lovely combo for cats with anxiety. I dont have cats with anxiety, so I haven't tried it for myself though

Edit: I thought I would add that herbal medicine differs from the previously mentioned therapies as safer herbs are used at higher amounts. It isn't an energy medicine as you are using the chemical constituents found in the individual herbs for healing.

 

[WitchyWoman]

Edit: I thought I would add that herbal medicine differs from the previously mentioned therapies as safer herbs are used at higher amounts. It isn't an energy medicine as you are using the chemical constituents found in the individual herbs for healing.

Going OT for a minute. Kristin, when we were in the Amazon a couple years ago, we were fortunate to visit a village when the shaman was visiting. This man traveled through the jungle visiting villages to treat whatever ailed them. He collected herbs and plants from the jungle to make his mixtures. He spent a bit of time with my husband and me identifying what he was using and what he used it for. It was an awesome experience. He was in his 50s and looking for an apprentice to take his place. Takes close to 15 years to learn what he knows about all the plants, where to find them, how mix them, and when to use them.
I thought this picture was cool because of the juxtaposition of the two types of doctors -- the pediatrician in the back who plucks his drugs from shelves and the shaman who plucks his from mother earth .

 

[Kristin]

That's amazing! Only 15 years? It would be incredible seeing a herbalist work in such a different culture. Did the herbalist and the doctor get along?

I fully believe in the power of plants for healing. Most conventional medicine is derived from plants. The difference is that they removed active constituents for the desired effect, but in doing so they ruined the balance of the herb.

 

[WitchyWoman]

That's amazing! Only 15 years? It would be incredible seeing a herbalist work in such a different culture. Did the herbalist and the doctor get along?

Oh yeah, my husband had a great time. Just as you said, he could identify many of the plants used in manufactured drugs that he uses. The shaman made his way to the villages on foot and via his dugout. The region he covers is vast and he can only get to all the villages once every 2-3 yrs. There's no such thing as emergency treatment in the rain forest. Such a precious resource being devastated by logging. It breaks my heart.

 

[Patti]

awe, thats difficult to hear because you did this with the best of intentions. I think cats even though they are independent strong personalities, touch and love is so important as its acceptance of love by their humans, and they give it back as well. So what do you do to help these little guys along, so they begin to have faith and trust.

I gave them time, patience, and positive reinforcement - not much else in my toolbox.

I have not found either Rescue Remedy or Feliway very consistent in relieving anxiety or fear, but it is always worth a try.

 

[admin]

I have used nutricalm, which is an herbal remedy, with lots of success, the most recent being my 13 yo dsh... Cisco was feral when I rescued him off the street and has always been afraid, skittish...when eating, if anyone even passed by him, he would run away. I never thought to give him nutricalm, but did a few weeks ago and he is a different cat... Now more confident, plays with the others, which he has never done and... Is finally off kibble! I never thought I would see that day...

 

[Patti]

Wow, Cisco off kibble - that's amazing!!

 

[Snookie]

Where did you purchase nutricalm. And what is it, a supplement, Id love to let Mary know about this!

 

[DumaLove]

I have used nutricalm, which is an herbal remedy, with lots of success, the most recent being my 13 yo dsh... Cisco was feral when I rescued him off the street and has always been afraid, skittish...when eating, if anyone even passed by him, he would run away. I never thought to give him nutricalm, but did a few weeks ago and he is a different cat... Now more confident, plays with the others, which he has never done and... Is finally off kibble! I never thought I would see that day...

That's awesome Paige! Do you give it to him all the time now?

 

[admin]

Wow, Cisco off kibble - that's amazing!!

I know Patti... It is amazing!