Libby Update - Day Four

[trystinn]

Josh has been notified of the new addition. *whew!*

Not only has she begun bullying the dogs, she's gaining quite a lot of weight. When we brought her home she was 1.2 pounds, she's now about 1.6 pounds. Her fur, thankfully, has gotten much smoother and silkier with the combination of flea treatment, Omega 3 oil and good food. That said, she's eating no less than about a dozen times per day!

Also, for those curious and into homeopathy - citrus kills fleas, so most lemon dish washing detergents will do quite well to rid a small pet of fleas. I've been rubbing her down with lemon oil which makes for a very odd smelling, if clean, smelling kitten.

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Re: speaking of oils

[wendyzski.livejournal.com]

I used to take it for the Omega fatty acids which are helpful for heart stuff (I have high cholesterol) and general anti-inflammatory stuff as well as possibly good for depression. Plus I have a really shitty diet.

I switched to a fish oil supplement because studies show it was slightly more easily absorbed. But I doubt Pepper would want fishy-oils :) The vet gave us Sunshine Factor, but it's $10 for a week. So I was wondering if maybe flaxseed oil would be a possible alternative if it turns out to be helpful.