Recent Content by DukenGizmo

Hey Vicky, I was where you are a week ago. I was scared to do it and it’s very easy - easier than oral meds, in my opinion. definately join the message board Suggested by others. Has helped me a great deal.

It’s not bloody, it’s watery in the sense that all diarrhea is, like a chili consistency (sorry for the graphics). I stopped this morning and hoping to hear back. Have also contacted her mobile vet that she sees sometimes to see if she can offer any advice. I hate when you can’t get in touch...

Hey guys, My kitty is on clindamycin for a dental abscess. She is having surgery on the 18th to remove the teeth, but she was placed on clindamycin until this Monday to clear up the abscess (total 10 days). She now has diarrhea once a day. We’ve switched the food to Purina EN with rice and...

When I’m feeling real anxious about my cats needs, I at least promise myself to let it go at night. I lay down with some guided meditation and try to remember I’ve done everything I can. Take care of yourself in little ways like that, allow yourself to sleep. It’s so important and your cat...

Yeah, I know what you mean. It does make you angry sometimes. Like the ones that just send you on your way with medicine and then wash their hands of it. I’ve seen a lot of that. But I’ve learned to stick up for myself and advocate. They’re people too, so usually if you pipe up and say hey...

Lots of meditation and podcasts too!

Yes, that would be very interesting. One things we talked about last night is how vets have a hard job of dealing with the human side. Like they aren’t psychologists, but they often have experience in managing human emotion. That would be a great go between!

Yes, and we also spoke about hyper vigilance. Feeling like you have to sleep with one eye open. A lot of really in depth topics. I’ve noticed in the past with similar things that they don’t spend too much time with you. I know there are a lot of resources but just wanted to shout this group...

Hi all, I just wanted to talk about something I experienced last night and share the info in case it can help someone else. In caring for my cats odd diagnosis and managing his medicine, I’ve been really overwhelmed lately. I’ve been looking up anticipatory grief and other topics that...

I notice the same thing. My boyfriend and I have learned to do the same and distract. A finger snap, laser pointer, change position. It really is a good tip! It also makes it hard to believe that it’s not just all in their minds....I find it quite interesting that my cat never does it when...

Hi all. Not sure if anyone is checking up on this thread anymore, but just wanted to put it out there that I know how hard it is to see your kitty go through this. My sweet Duke was recently diagnosed. He has upwards of 10 episodes a day. We are trying the gabapentin, but it’s so difficult...

Hey there! I've only been using the oil for a couple days so I suppose I hadn't expected to see a benefit yet. I have not tried feliway because I read somewhere the diffusers kinda let off smoke or burning? Maybe not though. Thanks for the reply!!

Hey there, I have a cat who occasionally has pretty bad constipation. We once even did an exploratory surgery to find out what was causing it to no avail. Once things get back to normal (and I am hoping that they will), the only advice I can really recommend is to ask the vet about Fiber...

Hey guys! Hope everyone is doing well. Lately my 2 cats, Duke and Gizmo, have been excessively over-grooming. A little background, Duke was at the vet 4 weeks ago for 7 dental extractions. One of his sutures ended up coming loose, so we made several trips back there. I had to treat him...

My neutered male cat does it to pillows for year. He finds just the right corner on a square one when he's feeling anxious and goes to town.