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I agree with the recommendation to have your vet run a URD PCR. All they do is swab the nose and throat, no sedation required, and it will rule in or out the usual viruses that cause upper respiratory symptoms. If she tests positive for feline herpes you could inquire about a drug called...

There's a product called the ez iv harness that holds the needle in place while giving subqs. I just recently heard of it and don't know anyone whose used it but it might be helpful in a situation like yours. Also I had a ckd cat that preferred to drink out of tall glasses, sometimes offering...

I haven't heard anything about cbd oil but there are options for treating arthritis other then steroids. I have a 17 yr old cat with severe arthritis in her lower spine and at one point I considered euthanasia due to her being in pain all the time. After some trial and error she now takes...

I'm sorry I'm not trying to scare you. I'm not a vet and it could certainly be something simple like early onset arthritis. Please keep us updated and good luck with her vet visit.

I would get the lump checked out as soon as possible, especially since the leg has seemed off for couple months. The lump could be something benign like a hematoma from the fall but a lump along with high calcium is a little concerning. I have a cat with high calcium (which is related to her...

When he was at the vet in October did he have any blood work done? The symptoms you describe could mean he has an over active thyroid. Typically the first signs of hyperthyroidism are constant hunger with weight loss, restlessness, and excessive meowing. Steroids can certainly cause these...

I had a cat on lasix who developed low potassium and couldn't lift her head. She looked so pathetic. Her cardiologist switched her to a potassium sparing diuretic called spironolactone. I guess spironlolactone isn't as strong as lasix but it kept my Cali fluid free and she has never had a...

For the famcyclivir my vet prescribed 62.5mg twice a day for a month then 62.5mg once a day for maintenance. Pheobe was also prescribed idoxuridine ointment for her eyes but she cried when I applied it so per my vet I stopped it.

I have a 14 year old cat who used to get corneal ulcers all the time. She tested positive for herpes virus on a PCR test. What ended up working best for her was ofloxocin eye drops and oral famcyclivir (an antiviral medication). What treatments have your vets tried so far? Sometimes with really...

Some vets prefer to draw from the femoral vein in cats because it tends to be less stressful. Because the veins are usually very thin and tend to roll, it's easier to use a winged infusion set. Sometimes it can take a few minutes because the blood flows more slowly so when larger amounts are...

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It looks like feline acne. The vet should be able to give you some ointment for it. In the meantime get rid of any plastic dishes and switch to metal or ceramic. Plastic food and water dishes can sometimes cause feline acne or make it worse.

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My Cali has severe arthritis in her lower spine and I give her adequan injections once a week along with 0.5mg of gabapentin every evening. This regimen seems to really help her and if she has a really bad day I give her a small dose of buprenorphine. The adequan seems to be what helps her the...

I have a 14 year old cat with severe arthritis in her lower spine. First we tried steroids which didn't seem to help much and I was starting to question her quality of life since she couldn't jump, couldn't groom herself, and she had trouble walking sometimes. Then I started giving her adequan...