Recent Content by violet

Please, do not wait on the ultrasound.  Have it done as soon as your vet can schedule it. When problems don't show up on other tests, ultrasound is vitally important for finding out what can be wrong.

They can't "fix" problems that need time to heal.   That's the reason why  restricting movement is so incredibly important in many of these situations.   Also the reason why a correct diagnosis  is so very important.  There might be a problem a regular vet with no special training might miss...

Please ask your vet to refer you to a board certified orthopedic specialist for an exam. If he/she won't, you can find one on your own.  But it's absolutely essential that you get this done ASAP. For temporary help, rest in a large dog crate with litter box and other essentials (food and...

Pam, just a couple of thoughts. First and foremost, I'm SO glad you're okay.  Thank God for that. About the basement - PLEASE install window coverings immediately to make sure nobody - not even a cat - can look inside. Also, please, seriously think about installing motion sensors and whatever...

GoHolistic, I'd just like to ask one question.  When was the last time Sebastian had the fPLI test?

His age is not a deterrent, but he definitely needs a different antibiotic. One of mine could only tolerate injectable antibiotics so I would like to encourage you to talk to your vet about the issue of antibiotics.  And, please, under no circumstances cancel the dental.  It is vitally...

PS: what mrblanche wrote in post #7 in the saying no to vaseline thread  applies here. Vegetable oils are also completely digestible.  In certain situations one simply must use an indigestible oil/fat to get the job done. 

Do not worry about that.  Vaseline can be a life saver in certain situations.  Coating swallowed material is one of them.

Yes, absolutely.  The label on the container should say Vaseline - 100% pure petroleum jelly - original.

For now, please use the advice you'll see in this article http://animal.discovery.com/pets/how-to-treat-a-cat-that-has-swallowed-thread-string-or-yarn.htm Specifically: This will coat the swallowed string and make it easier for it to pass through the digestive tract.  Vaseline on vet's...

Well, with a dog going in and out of the house all the time, flea prevention even for an indoor cat is a must. However, talking about heartworm prevention, one still has to know whether a cat has existing heartworms or not. Otherwise a preventative can give a false sense of security. Please do...

I got the same advice from my vet.  She explained to me that advice regarding heartworm preventatives for cats was based on specific areas, whether heartworms in cats in those areas were a problem or not.  In our area they were not.  (I was very happy and relieved to hear that.)

Info: http://www.cpvh.com/2011/07/27/heartworm-prevention-feline/

What about being careful and following the advice regarding testing first?  I really don't think those tests should be skipped.

Just a little bit of info.... According to this article http://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/feline-heartworm.html  This advice makes sense to me. A good article http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/heartworm-disease-in-cats/273 And...