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I usually stop as soon as they start eating on their own again. I tend towards not wanting get someone dependent on medications. Just keep and eye and start using again if it isn't good enough.

Frodo, still loving being on a diet and exercise plan. Although the reduced treats and pellets at dinner is kinda rude. He's looking extra chunky in the photo because he is nestled down into himself and fluffed up.

It's actually both for the same reason. Another cat is a threat to her territory, another female at that so they are competing for all the same resources. She sees another animal who uses the same litter box, smells like a cat, eats cat food, etc. Direct competition for all the good stuff. A dog...

Entry: Nightfury What do you mean the hat doesn't fit me? Its purrfect!

I mean basically, yes.

Frodo says, "diets are great!"

Sounds like you are past home care for sure. Hopefully the vet can give you some guidance but they may all have the same illness going on.

There is such thing as too many probiotics, especially since your cat can't communicate how they feel. I would only do the singular probiotic and not double it up for my cats (even for myself TBH).

I would guess it's some sort of blister or burn. But really hard to tell from just a photo. I am glad you are taking him to a vet and would love to hear what your vets take is once you get back.

Everything looks about normal for a 5 day spay to me. You are typically looking for pus leaking or reddness that is spreading out. You can also send photos to your vet for peace of mind (usually).

Frodos Fluffy butt is officially on a diet. I've had to clean his butt twice in the last three months because of poop build up most likely caused by him not being able to reach his butt. What does a diet look like for a rabbit? His pellets are getting reduced from 1/4 cup a day to 1/8 cup...

Any time you see a change in behavior a vet check is always a good place to start. Excessive licking could be rooted in a medical cause from trying to self sooth because of an illness or injury that is otherwise invisible (think a kid tugging their ear at the onset of an ear infection). If...

Suckling is usually a comfort or calming behavior. Some cats do it when they are stressed but it sounds like it's bedtime routine in your household too. Something some cats retain from their kitten hood as a transfer from nursing on their moms. It's usually seen with cats who are taken from...

The little one may just be a regular runt. I think you should carefully track weight of this one and compare it to its siblings growth rate over time. So long as it's gaining weight, it probably is okay. If you notice it's not gaining weight then it's would warrant a closer examination by a vet...

I have four with plans for two more within the next year. My advice, if you plan to get one make sure you pick a good artist (see their fresh AND healed portfolio) and don't go in with too many expectations. It is technically a form of art and you are paying an artist to do it. If you go in with...