Hi Shannon: I don't have time for a full response right now. However has he been tested for FIV and Felv by your vet? Young outdoor cats can get these viruses, especially males that might be fighting with other males. Also poisoning is a possibility. He could have eaten something bad. Nux vom might ...

Hi Magda: I am not here to defend what I do. However just so you know, because you obviously don't know me, I am one of the leading veterinarians in NYC who discourage all the clients I see from getting their animals vaccinated unless absolutely necessary (only rabies 3 years for dogs --after the fi...

Hi Everyone: Good discussion on heartworm. Since I do conventional treatment as well as homeopathy in NYC, I usually do suggest Heartgard (as opposed to Interceptor) to my patients. This is especially for the dogs that go to the countryside and beach in the summer. NYC dogs who stay in the city are ...

Just a reminder that often cats do not show us (their owners/Vets) they are sick until they are really sick. So I always suggest doing a full work up(whenever possible) to search for the cause of the illness or signs they are exhibiting. Even on young cats you can be surprised by what you find. Good...

Hi Shannon: Coughing outdoor cats can be coughing for different reasons that cats that stay only indoors. If your cats go outside and have not be vaccinated for Felv (feline Leukemia) I would definitely retest for Felv and Fiv just to be sure they are negation. You might also want your vet to take a...

Dear Tanya: Other remedies for ascides (fluid in the belly)...try apis, repeated in 6c or 12c 4 times a day. Opium might also help with dying (or reviving). Arsenicum high or low potency repeated frequently will help with passing. Good luck. sometimes the animals hold on and need to go to the vet to...

Hi All: Does anyone have a suggestion of a good homeopath in the New Orleans, LA area? I have a female friend with lichens sclerosis (skin condition). You can send me the information to my personal e mail address below. Thank you very much. Jill Elliot, DVM The Holistic Veterinarian 212-794-4993 www...

Dear Homeopaths: You are invited to attend the next 2-day seminar scheduled for June 19th and 20th, 2004 in New York City. (** see special earlybird rate offer below.) The April Seminar covered Heart Disease and Neurology. Dr. Ramakrishnan gave invaluable information on how to treat these two illnes...

Hi Everyone: Anyone have any info on a small remedy called "Epigaea repens"? I came across it looking for a remedy for a cat that continues to get urinary blockages quiet frequently. It came up in my sort but I then couldn't find a lot more info on it except it is for chronic cystitis &...

Dear Homeopaths: This is your last chance to register at the early-bird special rates. If your check is post-marked by January 15th, early bird rates will be applied. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THE THIRD SESSION. Moved from SEPT. 25-26, 2004, to OCT. 2-3,2004. It is my pleasure to announce Dr. R...