In my first job out of veterinary school, I quickly learned how to use high-quality, whole-food nutritional supplements to help my patients. The company we used was Standard Process. (Read more about them here.) They started out with supplements for humans, but so many veterinarians used them they also developed a line for pets. Their ... The post Holistic Health Consulting – Standard Process Products appeared first on Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve ..read more

  Brody, who is a very good dog. It's a wonderful thing to give, and we all have good intentions when shopping for truly special gifts for our loved ones. You may have visions of one you love opening a beautiful box with an adorable kitten inside, or of covering their eyes and ... The post Please Don’t Give Pets as Gifts appeared first on Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve ..read more

Updated August 2023 Fleas! Everyone hates these nasty, blood-sucking parasites. Our war against fleas is epic and ongoing, but each of us must fight our own individual battles. There are three fronts to fight on: the pet(s), the home, and the outdoor environment. But before we sound the battle cry, we need to know our ... The post Natural Flea Control for Dogs & Cats appeared first on Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve ..read more

Updated for 2022! How do you know which food is the best to feed your cat? The answer depends on many factors, including your cat's age and health... as well as the your wallet! However, whatever your budget, if you learn the basics about how to assess the quality of any given cat food, you’ll ... The post What Cats Should Eat appeared first on Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve ..read more

Good news! We are getting closer every day to stopping declawing! To help cat lovers and animal advocates understand the truth about declawing that so many veterinarians lie about, Dr. Jean has written a detailed, fully-referenced e-book called the Cat Lover's Anti-Declawing Handbook, updated as of February 21, 2020. Click here to download the free ... The post Anti-Declawing Handbook for Cat Lovers appeared first on Little Big Cat ..read more

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REVISED 6/29/19 NOTE: This is a very fluid situation right now, with a lot of conflicting interpretations and ongoing research. I will update this article as needed. This already involves hundreds of dogs. FDA now admits that cats have also been affected, even though AAFCO standards require taurine supplementation in cat foods. SCROLL DOWN to ... The post Grain-Free Dog (and Cat) Food, Taurine, and Heart Disease appeared first on Little Big Cat ..read more

Discover Dr. Jean's favorite Omega-3 supplement for pets and people! The post How to Use Moxxor Omega-3s appeared first on Little Big Cat ..read more

Thanks to our good friend Dr. Karen Becker over at Mercola.com for this excellent article! Story at-a-glance Big Pet Food wants you to believe your dog is no longer a carnivore and can “thrive” on a diet high in starch A 2013 study is often used by processed pet food advocates as “proof” dogs are ... The post Science Proves that Raw Diet Beats Kibble appeared first on Little Big Cat ..read more

Many, many thanks to our friend Barry for this saga. Unlike most pet parents and veterinarians, he was astute enough to truly see and understand what declawing has done to his adopted kitty, Spark. I asked him to share his experience to all of our readers, and we are proud to present it here. I ... The post A Declawed Cat’s Story appeared first on Little Big Cat ..read more