Intermediate~11 hours12 lessons
Feline Metabolism: What Cats Can and Cannot Take
Cats are not small dogs — the specialized practice of cat herbalism
Twelve lessons on the specialized practice of cat herbal support. You will learn the metabolic peculiarities (especially glucuronidation deficits) that make many herbs and essential oils inappropriate for cats, the substantially shorter safe-herb list, the specific cat health patterns, and how to work with feline veterinarians.
Taught by Deidre Starner, Master Herbalist
What you'll learn
- Explain why cat metabolism is fundamentally different from dog or human metabolism, particularly the glucuronidation deficit
- Identify the herbs and essential oils that are safe for cats and those that must be avoided
- Calculate accurate doses for cats based on their body weight and the specific herb
- Build supportive protocols for the most common cat health patterns (urinary, anxiety, digestive, senior issues)
- Communicate effectively with feline veterinary providers
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