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Why take the risk?  You'll have peace of mind for getting him a thorough exam.

^ She only posted 6 minutes apart, and seems to be talking about two different kittens.

How old is Frank?  If less than 8 months old, a quality kitten food should be fine, well, for a kitten not having diarrhea :) - Your vet mentioned low-carb, but did he recommend a temporary diet such as a low-residue? (I'd try a low-residue dry type, it's only temporary to see if he responds and...

Do you not have emergency vets in your area?  Kitten really needs a vet to flush out that wound and so the vet can determine the extent of the wound - if it's a puncture wound, it is likely to get infected and requires flushing, possible suturing, antibiotic therapy and good nursing care. ...

The cats were there and established in the home first and now the dog has full access to *their* areas and everywhere else, that's not fair to them. The cat is peeing on clothes and rugs for two reasons:  because they are there.  And because he is major stressed because of the dog and because...

You're saying "skin and bones" and "extreme weight loss" - these are red flags that something else may be going on undetected.  When is the last time he's seen your vet?  If over 6 months to a year, and if he's lost a significant amount of weight in only a couple/few months, you need to get him...

Neither catnip nor catmint will deter raccoons, practically nothing will.  Removing food sources during the late hours they are out will resolve the problem in time, be patient.

Is she always heading for the door when she does this?  It can take time to acclimate a feral or stray to the indoors.  How many other cats do you have and how often do you allow them to interact (assuming she's fully vaccinated)? Do you see any signs this might be a health issue?

Did he retest a stool?  Generally, one wants to retest to make sure it's eradicated before ceasing treatment.

That is not true, garlic and onion toxicity can cause hemolytic anemia with even one small ingestion, depending on the cat and situation.

Ugh, hope you can find a vet with a cardiologist - I'm guessing his heart murmur is up a grade or two and has hypertension related to congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy - If the murmur were a high grade, she may be concerned about blood not properly flowing and a potential risk of saddle...

Did your vet also rule out hyperthyroidism?  This often goes hand in hand with renal disease.  The weakness and crying out could be indicative of untreated hyperthyroidism. Also ask your vet if she could benefit from pepcid ac, don't give it until you've talked to your vet. With fluid support...

Well, it could have been a toxin or chemical ingestion, if a urinalysis was done, sometimes you can see right away the effects of a toxin.  The low WBC may indicate a viral or bacterial infection that he is trying to fight or one that is developing, and I would recommend a recheck on the CBC in...

In the future, score all tablet medications before you give them (directly when you get home from the vet or pharmacy) - you can get a pill splitter from any drug store.  This makes it simpler when you're dealing with so many other meds, issues, etc. Glad to hear she's doing ok, watch her...

Homeopathy is just water (or a sugar pill with nothing in it) - so this isn't going to do a thing for your cat. What did your vet recommend for treatment?  I'm assuming he wanted Gepetto on a prescription diet to dissolve and eliminate crystals causing the blockages - remember that the pH...