How to Use Vaseline for Cats
Worried about hairballs or kitty constipation? Discover how Vaseline—safe, effective, and natural—can bring your cat real relief and comfort.
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
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.
Cats and Bird Flu
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] 3/3/26 Update: A massive outbreak is currently happening in Pennsylvania. This is of special concern because there are raw pet food manufacturers based in or sourcing from Pennsylvania, including Rebel Raw, Hare Today, BJ's Raw Pet Food, Born Wild Raw Pet Food, and Happy Critter Pet Food. ...
Copper in Pet Food
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.
Cat Wellness Consultations with Dr. Jean
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.
Anti-Declawing Handbook for Cat Lovers
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 for 2026. Click here to download the free PDF Please download freely, and send to anyone who needs it. Give it to your veterinarian; send it to your legislators! The file is only 2.5 MB, so it should be accepted by all email systems. We ...
Free Consulting – Cats & Dogs – Standard Process Products
Dr. Jean is now offering no-cost nutritional consulting for both cats and dogs with high quality Standard Process supplements.
Please Don’t Give Pets as Gifts
Updated 12/22/25 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 can easily picture 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 ads, and movies. A pet may feel like ...
Natural Flea Control for Dogs & Cats
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 ...
What Cats Should Eat (July 2026)
There's a ton of cat feeding advice on the internet, and books galore, but if you want the real why and how to create the best plan for you, "What Cats Should Eat," by holistic feline veterinarian Dr. Jean Hofve, gives you the key to your cat's optimal health!
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Grain-Free Dog (and Cat) Food, Taurine, and Heart Disease
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 ...
How to Use Moxxor Omega-3s
Learn how to most effectively use Dr. Jean's favorite Omega-3 supplement for pets and people!
Science Proves that Raw Diet Beats Kibble
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 no longer meat-eaters. All the study actually proves is that a dog’s body has some capacity to adapt to the food it eats Just because a minority of dogs do fine on starch-rich diets doesn’t ...
A Declawed Cat’s Story
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 have had pets my whole life. Most often that has been cats or dogs, but growing up on a farm I learned respect for all life. I take the responsibility of pets very seriously. I educate myself ...