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Thanks everyone for the input! Yes, from what research I've done so far, I am highly concerned about the dry food.  The vet did give me a few cans of wet c/d, so I have been feeding both.  I have been adding water to the wet c/d, just to supplement her water intake.  I definitely felt like this...

Hi all, I am fostering a young (10-12mo) cat named Fiona.  The rescue I work with pulled her from the death row list at a local animal shelter on April 26, and she has since been spayed, tested for FeLV, and vaccinated. About 2 weeks ago, Fiona was diagnosed with urinary crystals after peeing...

Thanks, jimmylegs and Nekochan.  She had the full mouth extraction on Thursday, but the vet cautioned us that it might still recur, so if it does, I will ask about the cyclosporine.  The steroid cream sounds like a good option--if your cat will let you rub it in their mouth, LOL!  I do have a...

BTavis, I hope your kitty is doing better.  You are so right--I have 7, most of them seniors, and it is always something! jimmylegs, I totally agree about the dry food.  Dry food seems like it is almost always filled with more 'junk' than wet, and I've always heard that wet is better in terms...

The vet suggested trying another round of Depo and Clindamycin, and seeing how Presley is in a week.  She is doing a bit better--much more active, and eating a little.  I don't really expect this to last, but hopefully it will make her feel better long enough for me to decide whether to try...

Thanks, txcatmom.  Sorry your kitty has to deal with this, but I'm glad you are having some success after the extractions.  I have a kitty named Lucy too :) After reading some of the info on here and other sites about raw diets, it looks like that is the way to go for all-around health.  I'm...

Thank you for the info, Carolina.  I didn't even know what it was called!  That will help with researching. What was the third option your vet gave you?  I wouldn't mind giving a medication long term as long as it didn't have negative side effects, and one dental a year would be a huge...

Hi everyone.  My cat Presley began having trouble eating this past Februrary--mid-bite, she would cry out and appear to have trouble swallowing.  The vet said she had an ulcer in her mouth, and recommended a dental cleaning.  We tried a round of antibiotics first, but the symptoms returned and...

I wanted to thank everyone for the advice, we ended up finding moderate success with a combination of the things suggested.  We've had a few 'accidents' here and there, but almost always when we either left cushy things on the floor or let her roam for too long without making sure she used the...

Carolina--before I started confining her, it was just about anything.  Now, though, her slip-ups have all been on soft, cushiony things, and all on the floor.  She went on a dog bed as well as the blanket and sheets, but I guess in form and texture they would all seem the same to her.  When we...

I thought I'd give a bit of an update and see if anyone has any hints for me.  (I know this is an old thread--please let me know if I should have started a new one). It's been two months now, and this is still going on.  :/  Lucy is still confined to my bedroom (an upgrade from the bathroom). ...

Thanks for the info and suggestions, guys! @PrincessEsme, I have 2 large (I think 2 foot by 4 foot) boxes in the game/living room downstairs, and 1 mid-sized box in my bedroom upstairs.  I scoop the 2 big ones 2x/day, and the upstairs one 1x/day.  I know it doesn't sound like enough boxes, but...

I forgot to say that she is spayed!  And also that I did read the sticky about this, but as far as I could tell we have tried most of the suggestions that seemed to apply to our situation and was hoping someone may have some other ideas or advice.  Thanks!

Hi everyone, my Lucy has been peeing where she shouldn't for almost a year now, and it is getting worse and worse. I adopted her in April 2011, when she was exactly a year old. She had always lived with other cats, and I had fostered her for 3 months before I adopted her with no pee issues. In...

Just wondering if anyone has any advice about this.  My 21-year-old cat, Morgan, was prescribed weekly fluid treatment (100 ml) when the vet found she was dehydrated.  She had one treatment at the vets, and we have given her one treatment so far.  The vet said she shouldn't be in any pain during...