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  1. helene

    Black specks in Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Digestive Care chicken & vegetable stew 2.9-ounce cans

    I've been feeding this wet food to my cats for several years (prescribed by my veterinarian), and it's always been fine. But in the last couple of months, when I open up the cans at feeding time, quite a few of them have had small black specks on top of the food (one of the specks was not so...
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    Grooming tools

    Although I've had cats that have lived long lives (18 yrs. and 21 yrs.), and veterinarians have always said that they are well-cared for, I find that these days there are so many different grooming tools that I'd like advice on several topics (three questions): First question: Which grooming...
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    Is it safe to use a tick comb?

    Hi, I live in an area that is heavily tick-infested, especially during the summer months. My cats are indoor-only, but occasionally we have a friend visit with a dog, and also, as a gardener, I have a very strict tick-prevention protocol when I come indoors after gardening. But the other day...
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    Tick removal

    Hi, What is the best tool for removing a tick? When it comes to ticks on a human, many say that twisting is not good, because it can embed the tick deeper or squeeze the tick accidentally, therefore pushing more bacteria into the body. So, for people, a pair of sharp-pointed tweezers is what's...
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    Bonito flakes

    What is the healthiest brand of bonito flakes? I see that Cat-Man-Doo is popular, but for every 1 ounce of Cat-Man-Doo Bonito flakes there are approximately 32 milligrams of sodium. Is this safe?
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    Taurine

    I'm going through a problem with my cat, Cleo, not eating enough. All blood test results are "perfect," according to my vet. He prescribed an appetite stimulant and Nurti-Cal. She doesn't like them, but I've been finding ways to make them more palatable (with low success). I worry that...
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    Introduction To Visiting Dog

    Our two cats get along really well (our 9-year-old was introducted to our 5-year-old, feral rescue, about two years ago). We have a friend from out of town who visits every few months, and at her last visit (two months ago), she brought her very sweet, newly rescued, 4-year-old dog (a...
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    Cat Not Eating, Probably From Mouth Pain -- Need Advice

    My cat, Cleo, has had gingivitis and has had two periodontal treatments. My old vet (where I used to live) said that it is probably hereditary. I've been keeping a close eye on it. She has not eaten much in the last two days, and I consider this to be an emergency (hepatic lipidosis being the...
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    Fumes From Oil Sealant In Basement

    Hi, Our basement has flooded several times in the past year, and the only solution available to us is for an oil-based sealant to be applied to the entire perimeter (it's a semi-large basement with a concrete floor). The person who will be doing the work says that there is a latex-based...
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    Beastie Band Fitting Question

    Hi, I have a Beastie Band with Mini Tag collar for each of my cats (Hazel and Cleo), and I'd like to confirm if I've put them on correctly. The first one I've put on so far (for Hazel), has been slipping around on her neck. But I'm afraid to make it any tighter than it is. I can slip one finger...
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