Behavior problem

Question
Hi,

One of my cats was a stray, so I wonder if this is the root of the problem.  If I don't feed her first thing after coming downstairs in the AM, she howls until I do.  After this display, she overeats and throws it back up.  It's just a pile of food, no indication of hair.  

Obviously, I try to feed her ASAP, but it just doesn't always go that way.  Do you have any suggestions for behavior modification?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Answer
Hello Stephanie -

More then likely her behavior stems from her being a stray. This is a common problem when pets are adopted or are found, their behaviors gravitate toward past emotional concerns and become a problem in their "new" lives.

The best and most effective natural remedey for behavioral modifications is Flower Essence therapy.

Flower essence therapy works on a similar mechanism as homeopathy. Parts of the flower are diluted and then potentised to become effective. The flower essences are found in liquid form. Thus, the remedies work on an energetic level, similar to homeopathy, acupuncture and Reiki. They affect the mental and emotional parts of our being. Dr. Bach felt that physical illness can be caused by emotional upset and by fixing the emotional balance the physical illness disappeared.

Flower essences work to heal physical, mental and emotional illness. All of the aforementioned illnesses affect each other in one way or another. Therefore, flower essences restore the inner balance by working on the vital force. The vital force is an inner force within the body that governs our strength and well-being. As we get sick our vital force weakens and therefore, the flower essences work on our vital force to strengthen it. The particles of the essences work in specific patterns. This means that certain essences cure certain illnesses. Overall, flower essence are to said to release negative emotions and help heal and calm, using either internally or externally non toxic and have no side effects.

The remedy can be given by mouth, which is the most effective method. Only a few drops (4-8) are necessary, and need not be swallowed, but only must contact the mucous membranes (gums, tongue, lips). Be careful not to contaminate the dropper by touching it to the animal (if this occurs, rinse the dropper in very hot water before returning it to the bottle). You can also add a dropper full to the water dish, or a few drops on wet food (there is no effect of dilution). You can add a dropper full to a spray bottle filled with spring water, and use it to spray a room, carrier, car, around litter boxes or plants, or other problem areas. You can even put a few drops in your hand and pat the animal on the head and around the ears with it--the head is very sensitive to energy and will absorb the flower essences in this way. In the case of chewing or excessive licking or hot spots, you might want to try applying the remedy directly to the problem spot (If it isn't too raw, otherwise the remedy will sting); the animal will then consume it when it next licks that area.

Just a few drops (4 - 8) at a time are sufficient. For serious or acute conditions the remedy can be given as often as needed, even every few minutes. For most behavioral problems, you can give 3 to 4 times a day for 2 to 4 weeks. If the response is reached by that time, you may begin to decrease the dosage gradually. You may need to add a dropper full to drinking water or give once a day long-term for some problems.

The Flower Essence remedies are non-toxic and have no side effects. Therefore, they are safe if another pet in your household should receive the flower essence via drinking water. With flower essences, if the animal needs the remedy, the remedy will work and vice versa.

To make up a combination, use 2 drops of each desired flower essence to one ounce of water; for Rescue Remedy use 4 drops per ounce of water. You can add up to 20% alcohol (usually brandy or vodka) as a preservative as desired, but some animals dislike the taste. (You can use flower remedies straight from the stock bottle, but they taste terrible!) You may use up to 6 essences in combination, with Rescue Remedy counting as one essence. In general, use the fewest essences possible.

There are many essences that you can mix and actually, STAR OF BETHLEHEM works very well with strays and helps them to ease out of their past and focus on their present. I will leave my contact information at the end of this response if you would like more information or if you would like me to help you with finding the proper essence for your pets emotion. You can purchase flower essences at most health or natural stores or you can purchase them online.

As far as the overeating and vomit without hair, my cat use to do the same thing, until, I changed her food. I would feed her Friskies but I changed it to Nutro. Nutro is an all natural brand pet food, it has no by-products, fillers, chemicals, preservatives or harsh constituents. This food is wonderful, I highly recommend it. You can find it in most pet stores, it is a few dollars more then super market brands, but completely worth it. Since I changed my cats food, she no longer vomits after she eats and leaves a pile of uneaten, undigested food behind. In addition, the natural food does not stain carpets, clothes, etc like store brands. The vomit is clear and never shows signs of food. I have saw a remarkable change in my cat and maybe if you changed foods you may some luck as well. In fact she barely vomits anymore, only a tiny hair ball once in a while.

I hope this information has helped you and your pet.

If you would like information on natural and herbal remedies for human and animal concerns please contact me at wintersaurora@yahoo.com and I will be happy to assist you. I also offer a catalog of specially formaulted herbal remedies and products which I can send to you as well.

Thank you and best wishes to you and your pet.

Sincerely,
Sharon Hubbs, AHG
Certified Natural Health Consultant & Herbalist