Well, what's your cat doing? That's gonna be the first question. Let us embark on a journey here in which the litter box issue is the behavior because that's the primary one that I have to deal with. Litter box behavior can be essentially reduced to does it occur in nature? So, unscented cat litter is key. An uncovered cat litter box is key. A clean litter box is key. And I can refer all of those things to nature for you in this way. Scented cat litter or scented sand boxes or scented dirt doesn't occur in nature. Cats don't go into caves to go to the bathroom because who wants to use a Johnny on the spot for the rest of their lives? And who wants to keep going back to the same filthy rancid place over and over and over again? So, if your cat is doing inappropriate urination or defecation, chances are you're missing one of those three factors.

One of the most important things to consider is eliminating dyes and perfumes from your home environment. This includes laundry detergents and fabric softeners. Carpets can also be a problem if they contain rayon or polyester, as some dogs may be allergic to these materials. If your dog is allergic to these materials, you may need to remove the carpet from your home. To help with this, you can purchase hypoallergenic laundry detergents and fabric softeners that do not contain dyes or perfumes at most stores.

Yes, there are holistic options for dog allergies. For example, if your dog has allergies related to grass or other outdoor allergens, washing their feet with Dawn dish soap can help remove a significant amount of allergens. For airborne allergies, such as cats with asthma, you can nebulize your cat by placing them in the bathroom with you while taking a hot shower.

The common treatments for dog allergies include steroids, which are quite popular. There are also monoclonal antibody treatments, with Cytopoint being the current patented option. Apoquel is another option in pill form, but its effectiveness can vary, and it can be expensive. Additionally, you can try over-the-counter antihistamines like Benadryl and Zyrtec to manage your dog's allergies.

Endoparasites are one example, most prominently tapeworms. Cats are rampant with carrying tapeworms, which are spread by fleas. The cat has to eat a flea in the process of scratching with their mouth predominantly. The fleas carry tapeworm eggs, and that's how tapeworms become infested in the cat.

The life cycle for ticks goes from adult to egg, larva, nymph, and new adult.

The life cycle for fleas goes from mama flea to eggs, larva, pupa, and adult flea. This process takes about a week.