ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW…
Please realize that if a cat is vaccinated against FIP he/she will test positive for FIP even though it doesn’t have the disease. It’s called a “false positive”. More information on this link:
Allopathic vet will say that there is no cure for FIP
Don Hamilton, DVM New Mexico / Phone: 575-666-2091
Dr. Deva Khalsa – 1724 Yardley-Langhorne Rd Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-6021
Dr. Deva Khalsa says she can arrest or reverse cases of FIP homeopathically.
I did not get to work with Dr. Deva on this case as we had a disagreement over de worming naturally vs. conventional which I refused. I would never do conventional de worming knowing how bad it is & also knowing herbal stuff & even food (pumpkin seeds) work really well as well as homeopathy.
I STILL REGARD DR. DEVA’S EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE VERY VALUABLE & I AM OPEN TO LEARN FROM HER ALL THAT I CAN.
***Curing a cat of FIP using homeopathy:
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/fipcase.html
In cases of FIP, where edema occurs, the excess fluid is very hard on the heart and often kills before the disease does. Watercress has been used with success (juiced, or diced finely) to rid various body cavities of fluid build-up, the fluid can be drained by a vet until the disease is under control, or the vet can prescribe a diuretic.
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/felinekidney.htm#FIP
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http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/fipcase.html
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/fip.html
http://www.belfield.com/article14.html
(scroll down to section about the use of Mega C protocol successfully being used for FIP)
***FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS
by Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom/D.Vet.Hom.
https://hpathy.com/author/irene-de-villiers/
The cat’s first line of defense against FIP is a cellular immune response. This can in fact overcome FIP. The danger with FIP, happens when the invading virus gets PAST the cellular response, to the general immune antibody system. Once the cat’s antibody system “sees” the FIp virus, it makes antibodies to the FIP virus, and these antibodies kill the cat. That is why traditional FIP treatment is things like cortisone that knock out the antibody immune system. It’s because the cat’s antibodies to FIP are the killer action, not the virus growing in the cat as with “normal” viruses.
But if the cat can fend off the FIP at the cellular response level (local level of cell immunity), not the general level of antibody manufacture through the overall immune system, then it can get rid of FIP altogether. It’s only the antibody “defense” that kills the cat who has mutated its corona to FIP. I hope that helps explain this horrid FIP phenomenon. You can see why a conventional vaccine for FIP would be contraindicated, as it would teach the body to make antibodies – and that would actually predispose death from FIP if FIP got into the cat after that.
The so-called FIP vaccine that is currently available is not used by any vet who understands this mode of death of FIP. The theory behind vaccinations in one day. I thought it was too much to give to a 4 lbs kitten. But I did not say anything to the veterinarian. Now I strongly believe that the vaccination messed up his immune system. Toby had the wet type of FIP and had fluid accumulation in his chest. Shelley believes that a change of her cat’s diet from commercial kibbles and canned food to wholesome raw food helped saved her cat.
The vaccine, is that it is a non-virulent temperature-sensitive form of FIP, which they
HOPE will only get to the cellular response system, and not through to the antibody system – they hope this from the perspective that the virus gets into the nose where it is cool, and that the temperature-sensitive virus will die before it gets further into the body where it can trigger antibody manufacture (and thus death.) Most vets consider that playing with fire. I think the homeopathic nosode’s approach of strengthening cellular immunity and prevention of infection this way, without any fear of a virus getting in there to be able to trigger an antibody response (since there is no virus in the nosode), is the way to go.
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/fipcase.html
FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) Treatment With alternative health, and conventional tests, there is hope for FIP cases to live with more quality days/weeks/years than conventional medicine can offer. Cats have survived correct positive FIP diagnosis.
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/feline.htm#fip
YEAR 2001 KNOWLEDGE ON FIP …
FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS
by Irene de Villiers
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/fipcase.html
There is new information about FIP and how it behaves, and which tells us more than we knew before. Corona virus indeed can spread from one cat to another – so is contagious as corona but not as FIP. The mutated FIP can NOT spread from one cat to another, and it has to mutate from corona to FIP within each cat that is infected. the FIP disease is in any case not a virus attack – it is the cat’s own antibodies attacking it and of course that too cannot be handed from one cat to another. In group situations where it might look like there is an epidemic of FIP – the reason for the FIP looking contagious is not that it spreads from cat to cat, but that the common factors that predispose the corona mutating to FIP, are there for all the cats in that environment.
So we really need to look at what predisposes corona to mutate to FIP. There is thought to be a genetic predisposition though this is currently not proved one way or the other. It may just be a case of predisposition due to genetic lack of heterozygocity (ie inbreeding depression) and thus lower resistance in general. The details of any possible genetic predisposition are as yet unexplained I believe. But there is known predisposition where there is stress. Stress is the biggest known predisposition factor for FIP. In the past it was thought that corona virus titer would indicate likelihood of mutation of that corona to FIP. That too is disproved. You can get high FIP incidence with low corona titer. You can also get low FIP incidence with high corona titer. It is the presence of stress that is the direct correspondence item for chances of FIP – not the presence of Corona virus. All cats have some corona virus, so theoretically, all cats can have their corona mutate to FIP.
The problem with corona virus is that it DOES cause symptoms in many cats, and that is of course stress inducing, in that corona can cause intestinal problems like diarrhea. From that perspective, the stress from this can predispose mutation to FIP. Some multi-cat homes therefore try to rid themselves of high corona titer, or re-home high corona titer cats. I don’t go along with this – and prefer to take the approach that the true predisposer is stress AS PERCEIVED BY THE CAT. FIP will attack by mutating in a stressed cat even if the kindest environment is present – but where the cat feels stressed. Some cats have a personality to stress more easily and about different things, than other cats. In general, cats feel stressed if there is overpopulation. rule of thumb is one room per cat as territory – and this correlates closely with the finding statistically, that FIP is far more prevalent where there are 7 cats or more, than where there are less cats. As for tests to determine presence of FIP, there are two tests n the market, which give 95% predictive values for FIP. The one is a PCR test that looks for mutated FIP virus (not corona virus) and which is recommended for use to confirm FIP virus presence at autopsy rather than as a screening test. It was developed in 1994. It will find the virus itself, and is not dependent on antibody from an intact immune system.
The other is an ELISA test developed in 1998, using the principle of looking for antibody to mutated FIP virus. This does depend on the immune system being viable enough to make antibody, and is recommended as one of the things to use to determine whether a cat has FIP, as a screening test. It is “95% predictive” which means that it will predict a case of FIP being present, with 95% success if the test is positive.
I have personally seen this test in use and it was accurate in prediction for 40 out of 40 cases where I worked. It tends to find cats negative who the vet thinks are positive – and definitely saved the life of a couple of cats that way where I worked. I especially remember one 16 year old rather overweight lady who looked like a wet FIP case, and who was so lethargic as to be totally immobile. The vet was really pushing the owner to euthanize and stop what he called the “heroic IV measures”, but the owner wanted a positive test and twice it came back negative. Sure enough, Cleo two days later, hopped off the IV table when her hydrating session was about to start, and next thing was other side the clinic building, feeling fine.
It’s my opinion that this test is a great asset, and that it should be used when FIP is suspected. I would still treat the cat for FIP symptoms homeopathically, and use it only for diagnosis – I would never use any test as a way to make a decision on euthanasia. That decision is for the cat to make – they tell you when they are not enjoying life. No test does that – but tests DO help you devise symptoms the cat may have but which they might be unable to communicate. Blood tests for example, will often tell you a cat is nauseous or whatever, so you can use that rubric when repertorizing for the matching homeopathic remedy. A positive FIP test would also trigger my wanting to make a nosode from the fluid that is specific to the cat – and I would use the FIP nosode treatment – the general nosode for FIP/FIV/FeLV in the meantime. Later one can go on to specific homeopathic remedies to match symptoms, as the case progresses.
But with alternative health, and conventional tests, there is hope for FIP cases to live with more quality days/weeks/years than conventional medicine can offer. Cats have survived correct positive FIP diagnosis. The cat’s first line of defense against FIP is a cellular immune response. This can in fact overcome FIP. The danger with FIP, happens when the invading virus gets PAST the cellular response, to the general immune antibody system. Once the cat’s antibody system “sees” the FIp virus, it makes antibodies to the FIP virus, and these antibodies kill the cat. That is why traditional FIP treatment is things like cortisone that knock out the antibody immune system. It’s because the cat’s antibodies to FIP are the killer action, not the virus growing in the cat as with “normal” viruses.
But if the cat can fend off the FIP at the cellular response level (local level of cell immunity), not the general level of antibody manufacture through the overall immune system, then it can get rid of FIP altogether. It’s only the antibody “defense” that kills the cat who has mutated its corona to FIP. I hope that helps explain this horrid FIP phenomenon. You can see why a conventional vaccine for FIP would be contraindicated, as it would teach the body to make antibodies – and that would actually predispose death from FIP if FIP got into the cat after that. The so-called FIP vaccine that is currently available is not used by any vet who understands this mode of death of FIP. The theory behind the vaccine, is tat it is a non-virulent temperature-sensitive form of FIP, which they HOPE will only get to the cellular response system, and not through to the antibody system – they hope this from the perspective that the virus gets into the nose where it is cool, and that the temperature-sensitive virus will die before it gets further into the body where it can trigger antibody manufacture (and thus death.) Most vets consider that playing with fire. I think the homeopathic nosode’s approach of strengthening cellular immunity and prevention of infection this way, without any fear of a virus getting in there to be able to trigger an antibody response (since there is no virus in the nosode), is the way to go. That said, in a well developed case of FIP, where the symptoms may NOT be the initial FIP symptoms, but something different in an advanced case, I would see a real homeopath for the best way to treat those symptoms in the specific cat. These thoughts are mine about FIP – after my information research on FIP, my experience at the clinic with it, and my experience with homeopathy principles and practice. I hope it is useful info somewhere along the line.
***NOTE: Research has shown that mutant FIV (FIP virus) arises within an individual cat from FeLV (Feline corona virus, an enteric virus pretty much present in all cats) and is not passed from cat to cat. Thus, we now know that cats do not “catch” FIP, but they develop it themselves from their own mutant FELV, in response to cumulative stresses: The predisposing stresses are the real concern then in prevention of FIP and they include: Vaccinations, surgeries, early weaning, re-homing, caging, any vaccines before 3 months of age, and especially any combination vaccines or combination of stresses on this short list of examples. It would be wise to avoid especially, any three stresses within a month – especially in young kittens under 3 months, if you do not want to see FIP a few months later. Transmission of FIP disease from cat to cat doesn’t happen. Two cats in the same environment can get FIP due to having the same stress exposures. Research shows that such FIP strains will be slightly different if genetically analyzed – as each mutation is unique inside the cat. The name “Feline Infectious Peritonitis” is thus historical only, and is a misnomer. FIP is not peritonitis and is not infectious. It is an auto-immune disorder triggered by damage to the immune system through stress. The FIP mutation causes disease if the predisposition is there due to the immune system damage.
Prevention is easy – and I recommend doing this through use of homeopathic nosodes instead of those damaging vaccinations currently so popular and strongly promoted by the drug companies that make them. The best test in USA for FIP (not for corona virus) currently is Dr Kevin Steele’s test. He developed an Elisa-7B-FIP test in 1998 which is 95% predictive for FIP. He also has a PCR test (more appropriate for autopsy confirmation) called the PCR-7B-FIP test. The 7B refers to a gene that occurs in FIP but not in the regular enteric corona from which it mutates. This covers most of the FIP seen “in the wild”. Other signs are in blood tests including high globulin, and in wet FIP there is yellow, sticky, effusion fluid with high globulin. Other effusion fluids have different characteristics. Your vet should be up on the testing options, although the 7B FIP tests are not available in all countries yet. When in doubt, I highly recommend immediate use of the homeopathic FIP nosode to build resistance to FIP. On the www.belfield.com site- to the right of the opening page is an article on Immunotherapy- it mentions the use of Mega C Plus in curing FIP: this is the article: Summer, 2001 IMMUNOTHERAPY. Immunotherapy is the administration of any substance or the use of protocols to enhance and optimize immune function. The need for enhancing and optimizing immune function is to create a healthy physiological environment for the body. There are two separate functions to this system, primary and secondary.
The primary immune system is referred to as the Cell Mediated Immune Response which consist of the white blood cells and the secondary immune system is referred to as the Humeral Immune Response which consist of antibodies. The Cell Mediated Response is the first line of defense against any foreign matter and microorganisms. When an infection persists for several days, the antibodies of the Humeral Immune Response begin to develop and assist and backup the white blood cells. There are individual animals that have difficulty resisting infections which can develop into chronic illnesses; these individuals are “immunodeficient.” There are countless causes for this deficiency, too many to list, however, they all have one thing in common, they act as “free radicals.” These molecules ranging from a puff of smoke to microorganisms can attack any cells of the body causing allergies, cancer and even death. Over one hundred years ago Louis Pasteur, the father of modern medicine, injected serum from an individual who had survived small pox, into a child with the disease. Since the serum contained small pox antibodies, the child survived. Since that time, injecting serums and attenuated microorganisms to prevent specific diseases remains the preferred method of preventing diseases. Remember, antibodies are the second line of defense. Until recently the primary defenses were totally ignored, much has been forgotten about the relationship of the two systems. More than two decades ago when Feline Leukemia was rampant and cats were being euthanized by the hundreds, I began my quest for preventing this dreaded disease. This of course was before the vaccine. It was apparent to me that the mechanism for the feline body to defend itself was in place but was not up to the task.
As I had done countless number of times, it was off to the medical library at the local county hospital to seek new information that could be applied to the leukemia problem. After many visits to the library and reviewing scores of research papers, pieces of this complex puzzle began to come into place. The solution was loud and clear; treat the primary immune system not the vias. Since my pre-veterinary training had been in pharmacy and a chemistry major, I formulated Mega C Plus that contained all of the known nutrients to have a positive effect on the Cell Mediated Immune Response. These crystals were designed to be incorporated into wet rations once or twice daily to felines testing positive for FeLV. My first attempt was successful. It took only nine weeks to reverse a positive cat to negative. The owner of this cat happened to be a breeder and within a few days, the whole nation of cat breeders knew about the out come. This was my first attempt at immunotherapy and I was pleased, to say the least, with the positive results. To add credibility to my clinical experiences, the late Mardi Jacob, of Pet Pride Cats of Oregon, within a two-year period, reversed some fifty FeLV positive cats to negative. All of the testing was done at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University.
The Mega C Plus protocol has been also successful with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), Feline Immunosuppressive Virus (FIV). A blood sample was submitted to a diagnostic laboratory to determine the antibody titer for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP); the results was “0” titer. Having been taught that there must be a titer to indicate how well the body is protected against an organism I thought, perhaps, another problem had been created. A “0” titer usually indicates the animal has no defense against a specific organism. With great anxiety, I phoned the veterinary pathologist at the lab and inquired about the lack of antibodies, “is this animal protected?” I queried. He inquired as to the patient’s physical condition and I described an animal in excellent health his retort was “if there is no organism there will be no antibodies, you have eliminated the organism.? Contrary to what I had been taught as a veterinary student, antibody production is not the primary means for protection against microorganisms. Optimizing and enhancing the Cell Mediated Immune Response through the administration of nutritional supplementation has a major advantage over antibody production. Because of the antioxidant effects against foreign invaders, vitamins such as C and E, and minerals like zinc and selenium are great contributors to the protection of the body and while protecting against foreign invaders, the body is also being nourished. The presence of microorganisms, through natural infection or vaccination, will always pose a threat to the body, if not now, later.
Protection of the body through immunotherapy is not limited to the control and elimination of microorganisms. There are thousands of foreign substances that can gain entrance into the body causing immune deficiencies, for which there are no pharmaceuticals or vaccines to control and prevent. hypersensitivities (allergies)are a perfect example of serious illness due to allergens not microorganisms. The accepted protocol, to date, is testing for the allergens causing the hypersensitivity and injecting the appropriate anti-allergen, or a life of cortisone or similar steroid therapy, which in themselves, will create immune deficiencies. These approaches offer temporary relief and do not solve the problem and do not prevent hypersensitivities to other allergens. The solution to allergies is strengthening the immune system that will enable it to permanently resist the invasion of all allergens. It is not to be concluded that any immunotherapy will create a “super” canine or feline. Whatever is in the gene pool, from the parents, will be enhanced and optimized. As an example, should you have a six-cylinder automobile, you expect all six cylinders to function to optimize performance; high-octane fuel will not add cylinders. This is not a “quick fix” treatment, but rather an on going struggle against external forces. Ideally, this should begin with the very young and persist throughout life; however, it can be initiated at any age, “better late than never. “I am often asked, by pet owners that have experienced positive results through nutritional immunotherapy, “why doesn’t the veterinary profession encourage more of this?”
The standard reply by the conservative professionals; “there is no scientific evidence to prove efficacy.” If there are no “scientifically proven” protocols to solve an immune deficiency problem, what does one have to lose by administering harmless supplemental nutrients? It has been established that over the past decade, more people have died from the administration of ?scientifically proven? prescription pharmaceuticals and no deaths from vitamins and minerals. All of this that has been mentioned is affordable- Meg C Plus, even Barley Green if you can’t afford anything else, has worked wonders.. In a book called Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by C.J. Puotinien- she has info from vets- who say “don’t treat FIP with antibiotics or cortisone- it only weakens the animal” The books suggests an improved diet- not commercial food – even if vet prescribed-where the enzymes, amino acids, and minerals have been killed off with high heat-not only that-by-products which mean beaks, feathers, cancerous tumors, waste products from the abbatoir floor- cooked at a high heat- the pets ends up nutritionally starving. If you enter the words “raw food diet’ in the SWC site search box there is info on implementing it – I have one diet- one cup of raw chicken breast- deboned- fat and skin taken off, Cut into small cubes- pour boiling water over it for ten seconds to kill off parasites or cook until the pink color is just off the meat.. Add one tablespoon of Barley powder. Add one-2 teaspoons of carrot juice (if you have a juicer- otherwise grate a carrot very finely). A multivitamin for cats. Give only spring water for the pet to drink.
CASE HISTORIES
CASE 1 – HOMEOPATHY & NUTRITION
Here is one example of a FIP case handled with homeopathy and nutrition.
It explains the principles I apply when suggesting a homeopathic approach to FIP.
FIP Case, March 2003, using homeopathy and nutrition.
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/fipcase.html
CASE 2 – HERBS
FIP- Feline Infectious Peritonitis Cured with Herbs
Someone’s cat developed FIP and his condition deteriorated until he, too, developed severe jaundice, was throwing up yellow bile, was dropping feces uncontrollably, and had lost so much weight he looked like a skeleton with fur.
She made a Bupleurum Root tea by boiling one tablespoon of Bupleurum Root and one tablespoon of Pau d’arco bark in two cups of water. After boiling for ten minutes she turned off the heat and added one tablespoon of dried yarrow flowers and leaves and let it steep for about twenty minutes more. She strained the tea through a mesh strainer and poured it into empty medicine bottles with eyedroppers and refrigerated it.
At first she gave cat five 1 milliliter drops every 20 minutes straight into his mouth. After two hours she administered the 5 drops every two hours for 24 hours. Then she reduced the dosage to every two hours during daytime for several days. She continued the treatment every few hours for two more weeks. Cat was pretty weak in the beginning of treatment, so she also crushed up a cat vitamin, mixed it with water, and fed him about 5ml twice per day until he started eating again. The jaundice gradually went away over a two week period. He recovered fully, regained his appetite, and regained weight. It looks like this incurable cat disease is no longer incurable, at least for herbalists.
Bupleurum Root and Pau d’arco is available at any health food store. Check the Bulk section where the dried herbs are sold.
If you cannot get the herb, then ask if it’s available in any other form such as capsule and consider using that in the tea.
CASE 3
From HolisticPet:
My introduction to homeopathy came about because my feline who had FIP, Aids and Leukemia was dying. The following remedy brought him back in 12 hours. NO JOKE. He was choking on his fluids before that and the antibiotics were useless. Haven’t had much use for conventional medicine since.
Pulsatilla, Ars. alb., Calc. flour, Silicia, Rhus tox., Flour ac., Cantharis, Carduus mar, Hepar sulph, Cell salts, Lymph, Liver, Argent. nit. – all 10x potency, 15x
These remedies work on many different area’s of the body and quickly.
CASE 4 – DIET, NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS
DIET, NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS
http://www.pets4life.com/index.php?p=about/testimonials
“Toby was diagnosed with FIP in February 1998, just two weeks after he was given 3 vaccinations in one day. I thought it was too much to give to a 4 lbs kitten. But I did not say anything to the veterinarian. Now I strongly believe that the vaccination messed up his immune system. Toby had the wet type of FIP and had fluid accumulation in his chest.
I called many different veterinarians looking for help. Everyone I talked to said both of my cats were going to die eventually. I did not believe it and desperately looked for a cure. Then I found “Trina’s Homepage”. I wrote her email, and she kindly replied. She gave me the name of the books I could read, instructed me how I should feed my cat, and what supplements to give him.”
Lima, Toby & Taro
“Early May 1999 I had a scare with FIP that eventually cost one of my 3 cats his life. My vet told me that nothing medically could be done and I was overcome with a feeling of helplessness. This helplessness became determination as I focused my efforts on what I could do to elevate their health status. It was important to me that I was able to say I did everything I could for them, no matter the outcome. I searched the web for information and came across Trina’s Pets4Life website. She replied to my e-mail immediately and I quickly realized by her answers that she was very knowledgeable about pet nutrition and fully stood behind her product. I bought the HM4L pet food and started my cats on it right away.
The transition, however, was not a smooth one and I think this was because my cats sensed my nervousness about the change and knew that if they wouldn’t readily eat their new food, I’d replace it with the high sugar, non-nutritious, “filler” commercial brand cat food that they were addicted to. I was especially nervous that my 15 year old wouldn’t switch to the new diet because it’s “hard to teach an old cat new tricks” and also because, in addition to the FIP, she had suffered from vague, inconclusive digestive ailments for six months and I didn’t want these ailments exacerbated by the change in diet. Trina was very helpful, encouraging me every step of the way and assuring me that I was doing the best for my cats’ health.
Once I realized that my cats wouldn’t die from an occasional missed meal and that a wholesome, nutritious diet is the basis of good health (something Trina had been gently trying to convince me of all along) my determination to ensure a successful transition increased. My determination paid off because they are now eating 100% HM4L and loving it!! In just 6 weeks, the results are amazing: their coats are soft and shiny, their eyes bright, all digestive ailments disappeared, and my 15 year old is more playful than she’s been in a long time. Thank you, Trina, for your encouragement and dedication to the health and well being of my pets.” Shelley
Book: The Very Healthy Cat by Dr. W.O. Belfield, DVM
Dr. William O. Belfield, DVM (San Jose, CA) graduate of Tuskegee Institute of
Veterinary Medicine states that in the very last stages – if there is no other hope, as a
last resort spleen is to be removed. He says that the spleen exacerbates the problem, and once it is removed that the pet recovers completely.
Bel Mar Veterinary Hospital
3091 Monterey Highway San Jose, CA 95111
408-227-8844
www.belfield.com
***Book: Food not Fit for a Pet by Wendell O. Belfield DVM
He would be able to tell another vet if it should be done and how to do the operation if needed as a last resort. Also on his site he talks about curing FIP with Mega C Plus Protocol which involves using a special form of Vitamin C.
***Book: Encyclopedia of Pet Care by C.J. Puotinen
Vets suggest not to give antibiotics or corticosteroids for FIP because it only weakens the animal. Improve the diet, a raw food diet, or equivalent, such as Mature’s variety… Vets are now saying that FIP is related to cat vaccinations which are hard on the immune system and disease can start.
***Book: Green Leaves of Barley by noted author and nutritionist Dr. Mary Ruth Swope
She wrote about a cat who was in the last stages of FIP. The cat could not stand. Her care-giver mixed up powdered Barley Green (available in any health food store). According to directions, she put a bowlful down in front of the cat who dragged himself over to it and drank the whole thing. She made up another batch and he drank that. She kept the bowl filled and he would go and drink as he wanted (if you cat does not do this you may consider giving it via 3-cc syringe minus the needle-throughout the day). Within 48 hours the cat had fully recovered.(You may have to give it by dropper or syringe if the cat won’t take it by himself. As much as cat can take)
SWC site mentions about the wonders of Barley as one of the “green drinks” for the restoration of health. Barley Green is made up of the juice of the leaves of the barley plant, very potent & very effective.
