The pet food industry wants the federal government to let it govern itself. It's not like they've ever killed tens of thousands of pets with dangerous, contaminated food... wait, what? They have? Good grief!
B.E.A.M. stands for Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood, and it gives you a quick, reliable snapshot of your pet’s overall wellbeing. When BEAM looks bright, things are good. When BEAM goes down, something’s off — even if you don’t see an obvious symptom yet. Genetics, Epigenetics, and the Exposome Modern medicine often focuses on genes, as if they are the cause of disease (they’re not). CRISPR-based drugs and genetic editing are the hottest areas of research right now. But genes are not the whole story. DNA is the blueprint that ...
Worried about hairballs or kitty constipation? Discover how Vaseline—safe, effective, and natural—can bring your cat real relief and comfort.
Feline hyperthyroidism has become one of the most common senior cat diseases. Learn how to spot the signs, understand possible causes like diet and environmental toxins, and explore treatment options from medication to radioactive iodine therapy and holistic options.
Updated 11/18/25 Bird flu (avian influenza, H5N1) has gotten a lot of headlines over the last year. If you're a subscriber to our free monthly newsletter, you've read a lot about it. [And if you're not... go here to sign up right now! littlebigcat.substack.com] 11/1/25 Update: As wild birds migrate south for the winter, the summer "pause" in bird flu outbreaks is over, according to the USDA (which, unlike CDC, is still tracking!). Multiple commercial and backyard flocks have recently been infected. Be sure to prevent your cat from hunting ...
The story of copper toxicity from commercial pet food is really a "series of unfortunate events." You might be interested to see what goes on behind the scenes and how the pet food industry--how it's completely profit motivated and fundamentally uninterested in the health of our pets.
Dr. Jean has more than 30 years of experience as an integrative feline veterinarian. She offers both brief (30-minute) or full virtual consultations to guide you to the best health plan for your cat.
Data suggest that diet is largely irrelevant in terms of extending longevity... On the other hand, there is plenty of research showing that the more prey-like the diet, the better for the cat. Certainly dry cat food has no place in the diet if longevity is the goal.
Good news! We are getting closer every day to stopping declawing everywhere, forever! 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 in 2024 (I'm working on a revision now to include the full legal ban just enacted in the State of California!). Click here to download the free PDF Please download freely, and send to anyone who needs it. Give it to your veterinarian; send it ...
Dr. Jean is now offering no-cost nutritional consulting for both cats and dogs with high quality Standard Process supplements.
Updated 12/14/24 This is Brody, who is a very good dog. Giving is a wonderful thing, and we all have good intentions when shopping for our loved ones. You've seen the videos of a child opening a beautiful box with an adorable kitten inside, or of covering their eyes and leading them into a room where a puppy wearing a big bow is waiting. We have these joyful images lingering from our own childhood, as well as from social media, TV, and movies. A pet may feel like ...
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 enemy! WHY ARE FLEAS SUCH A FIERCE ENEMY? "Fleas come with three basic marching orders, or biological imperatives: to survive, to eat, and to reproduce." Fleas have a number of strategic advantages in this war: Masters of ...
When revisions are made, Amazon automatically updates your copy! 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 be able to find a few foods that suit your cat. And you can easily improve the quality of any cat food with a couple of simple ...
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FINAL UPDATE 12/27/22 The FDA has closed its investigation into this matter, saying there is "insufficient evidence" to establish a causal link between diet and DCM in dogs. They will not be providing any further updates. NOTE: We now know that, as suspected all along, the purported link between grain-free pet foods and heart disease was entirely speculative. I can say with confidence that grain-free foods DO NOT cause heart disease in dogs or cats. There was and is no scientific evidence to support FDA's original theory, much less its naming ...
