Cat Tips

Dr. Melissa Shelton is a holistic veterinarian whose special area of expertise is essential oils for animals. Dr. Shelton discusses the body-mind healing properties of her essential oil blends created especially for pets.

But you can't — so you may be compromising your pet's health unawares. For starters, this is a natural process you shouldn't be interfering with. What's worse, this contains soap-like saponins, which interfere with nutrient uptake. And there's more.

In a quest for safer alternatives, this 'bomb' was developed. Unfortunately, it's been anything but a safer option. Instead of five days to save a pet's life, these symptoms appear quickly, in two to 24 hours. And that's not even the worst of it. Fortunately, there is a safer option.

Despite massive recalls, 6,200 sickened or dead pets and nine years of 'investigation' with no answers, they're still killing pets. Here's a simple, easy, reasonably priced and safe option. And once you do it, you'll likely never go back.

It's called the 'Great Protector.' But tip the scales one direction or the other, and your pet will likely pay for the indiscretion. Find the balance with these four ways to boost your pet's immune harmony, and their opposites that wreck immune function in a hurry.

It goes with pet ownership and at some point you'll have to deal with this nuisance, if you haven't already. Here's how to approach it for the best results and your own peace of mind.