Originally, Newt was not expected to survive. He is now eight years old, and has not only survived, but thrived.

Newt is not being managed according to traditional recommendations; however, this approach seems to be working very well for him. We are maintaining a fully integrative medical management approach, combining elements of traditional, as well as complimentary care. Lactulose and antibiotics, in conjunction with home-cooked meals, on-demand energy work, acupuncture, acupressure and massage are the core of his maintenance.

We did feed him a prescription diet for the first several months, but ended up switching, because most of his symptoms remained, and we were concerned about the effect that meat by-products and corn would have upon a growing kitten with an already fragile digestive system. Once we began incorporating a more natural, human grade approach to his dietary choices, he began showing improvement. He is now on a home-cooked diet consisting of 1/4 protein to 3/4 pureed raw vegetables, and has remained symptom free for the longest stretch of his life so far.