June 19, 2009

Holistic Cat Care Advice

Susan's guest this week is Anitra Frazier the author of The Natural Cat, considered the holistic bible for cat caregivers. This handbook offers easy to follow, natural advice for all aspects of caring for your cat. During the show, Anitra will talk about the most important aspect of feeding your cat for optimal health, how to introduce the scratching post to the cat so it will actually use it, what the hazards of clumping cat litter are and what to do about those darn fleas. You'll want to make sure you call in with your questions for Anitra.

Episode Segments:

The Natural Cat Part One Susan and Anitra Frazier discusses exactly what holistic care means for cats. Ms. Frazier explains her primary feeding rule, plus she talks about the benefits of raw food and why commercial pet food is so unhealthy for cats.
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The Natural Cat Part Two The conversation continues as Susan and Ms. Frazier discuss the reason why you should never play with your cat with your bare hands. They also talk about subcutaneous hydrationwhat it is and when to use it.
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The Natural Cat Part Three What can you do to help your veterinarian give your pet the best possible treatment? Ms. Frazier explains the steps every pet owner should take. Plus she explains what a cat kiss is!
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Links to Related Websites:

Look While You Listen Visit the Wild About Pets official web site and view the pictures Susan and her guest(s) are discussing.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Anitra Frazier Anitra Frazier is the executive director of Anitra’s Natural Cat, a house call service providing holistic health care and grooming to the “furry-purrys” of New York City, as well as worldwide telephone consultations. She also heads Fluff City, New York’s feline health spa and hospice. Anitra\'s clients have included hundreds of brilliant and influential cats, some of whom have shared their lives with luminaries from the worlds of film, theater, fashion and classical music. She is the author of The Natural Cat and It’s A Cat’s Life. Click her to visit her website