Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I have loved my naughty Charlie for 15 years. Now, the time to say goodbye is drawing near.
In my recent column about moving with a senior cat, I described how this move was harder on my 16-year old cat than any of the previous seven times he had moved with me. Although he appeared to go back to normal after about three days, it turns out the move was harder on him that I ever could have imagined. Symptoms, Emergency Vet Visits and Diagnosis Charlie stopped eating last weekend. This is always the biggest sign to me that something is wrong and the minute it happens I call the vet...especially with Charlie, who has lived, slept, and dreamed food his entire life. In fact, aside from after dental work, this was the first time Charlie has EVER refused food in 15 years. I called Wyoga Vet at 9 a.m. on Monday morning and to my surprise…
Friday, August 19, 2011
Our pets crave routine. Any swing in that routine and sometimes it's up to us to help them feel safe and happy again in their own home.
In general, our pets feel most comfortable at home, especially when we are with them. But some pooches and purr boxes are more sensitive than others, and any shift in their daily routine can cause stress, fear, and unpredictable behavior. Such stress can cause a whole host of other issues, including: Every pet is different. During thunderstorms, my childhood dog would run and hide. If you tried to go to him to comfort him, he would just run to another room to hide and be alone. Perhaps he felt like every crack of thunder was striking down his pride. My current dog, however, runs straight to my lap and the first flash of lightning. As long as I hold him, he'll fall asleep during the storm. But if no one comfort him, he cries, shakes and …
Friday, July 8, 2011
In part two of our series focusing on "pet whisperers," one animal communicator helps reveal interesting back information on the story of Mr. Blue.
Sandi Evans of Canton calls herself the Critter Communicator. As one would expect, Sandi has always had a deep love for animals. However, unlike some who claim they were born with the gift for communicating with them, Sandi believes we all have the gift; we only need to learn how to fine tune it. Prior to becoming an animal communicator, Sandi never worked with animals. She retired just this year after 30 years at the Stark County Board of DD (Developmental Disabilities). She learned to sharpen her ability to talk with animals in 2003, and I must say she is a natural. According to Sandi, when she connects with an animal she receives information in a variety of ways, be it a vision, a feeling, a physical sensation, or actual words. Sandi is…
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Whether you believe that some humans can talk to animals or not, sometimes an objective voice can help you better understand your pets and the relationship you share.
As someone who is intrigued by, but not reliant upon, the spiritual realm of psychics, astrology, and mediums, I recently went out in search of local animal communicators. Today's column is the first in a series of three features profiling local animal lovers who claim they can talk with your pets and understand what they are feeling. I've learned a lot in speaking with these women, and I even feel I've become a better pet parent from the experience. My first interview was with Barb Borkowski. Barb is an empathetic woman with a background in nursing, massage therapy and reiki who first felt the ability to communicate with animals at the age of two. When laying near her own family's dogs, she felt their pain and discomfort in her own body. …
Deborah Grable Laferty
1:23 pm on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Had a similar situation when my senior cat was diagnosed with oral cancer. I opted for non-aggressive surgery and herbal therapy rather than major surgery and chemotherapy. My cat and I shared six blessed months when he was happy, fairly active, and at home. While he, like the author's cat, was worth the more aggressive treatment, he got six months of a good life, rather than a year or two at … more ›