Cat behavior problems can be associated with health problems. For example, house soiling could be related or a result of a kidney, bladder or intestinal disorder in which case the primary problem needs to be addressed.

Therefore, it is always advised to consult a vet for your cat’s specific problem. Each cat is different and may need tailored treatment to solve the problem. The vet will give your cat a physical examination and may  run some regular blood and/or urine screening  tests to assess your cat’s general health.

Majority of vets are not focused on feline behavioral problems, especially if your cat’s problem is not so “mainstream”… so if the screening tests come out normal you may end up having to seek help from a  feline behavior specialist (which may be quite expensive). The specialist consultation is much longer (up to an hour), and may involve a house visit to assess your cat’s background.

For all these reasons it’s not a bad thing to have some knowledge about common health problems in cats and their (alternative) treatments.  In some cases it  may help you  solve your cat’s problem without having to drag your cat to vets…

Dr. Andrew Jones has published a handy book which should definitely be a part of your ‘cat’ library:

Dog and Cat Health Secrets by Dr. Andrew Jones

It’s a 70 page guide loaded with useful information, advise and alternative remedies. Here is what’s inside:

• Extensive Feline & Canine Disease Symptoms Directory
• Heartworm Prevention: What your ALTERNATIVES are
• How to save on Vet Fees
• PLUS: Covers 16 DISEASES WITH ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES: Allergies, Arthritis, Constipation, Ear Infections And Ear Mites, Coughing, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Feline Leukemia Virus, Fleas, Lower Urinary Tract Disease, Kidney Disease, Parvovirus, Seizures, Urinary Tract Infections, Vomiting, Worms