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We did not make any permanent modifications for Sam (we only limited him during his "bed rest" phase). Our vet didn't think there was anything practical to do as far as that went (because really, how do you keep a cat from jumping too much?). The only thing we changed was that we started giving...

How is Dillard doing now? Our cat Sam had a herniated disc in 2017 or 2018, and it was definitely a hassle, but fortunately doesn't bother him now.

Thanks for the response. I got a copy of his records today, as planned. The vet was wrong about him having had a urinalysis in 2019, but he had one in 2018 and his urine gravity was similar then to this week's result. It is on the lower end, but still within the lab's reference range, so it may...

Hopefully someone else will have more advice. Sam's cystitis bouts do not usually last more than a day, so I can't be helpful with that part. He did have them more often for a while two years ago when he had a herniated disc, but that was presumed to be stress from the pain of the injury. The...

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I just posted about our Sam cat's urinary problems a few minutes ago. How often does he have the "small amount, try several minutes" peeing episodes? Are they constantly throughout the day? Since you brought him home Monday, has he *ever* gone to pee without...

I am so sorry you're going through this, Tessie ('s parent). If the universe is telling you anything, I think it is only that it knows how much love you have to give. (Years ago, we had our kitten Nikita for only 4 days before we had to put her to sleep because she had distemper. You're right...

Hey, all! I lurk here, but haven't posted in a while. Our cat Sam is an almost-10-year-old altered DSH. He had a complete urinary blockage in 2015, at which point we switched him to wet food (with dry food limited to 1 T a day, which I throw one piece at a time so he can "catch" it). At that...

Yes, that is one of his glamor shots from when my husband was trying out the portrait mode on his iPhone. :) Thank you all so, so much. I read all of your messages and appreciate how much kindness and support you've shown.

Our wonderful 9.5-year-old was diagnosed with lymphoma in February of 2019. He did incredibly well with chemo and was such a trooper, but the lymphoma came back with a vengeance this week, 'causing him to start to lose his appetite on Wednesday and affecting his breathing and energy by Thursday...

One of my cats frequently smells whatever I'm drinking and though he doesn't always like the smells, he doesn't react strongly. The other two, however, have full-on dry heaves when they make the mistake of sniffing my drinks when I have booze or tea (although we once caught one of those drinking...

Two of my cats had dental cleanings last month and their fur is mostly grown back. But for cancer cat, because he's immunosuppressed, it's been more like "10 months to never." :)

Cool, thanks, White Shadow.

I'm gonna jump in here so I can keep an eye on this thread just in case you found something that works for you. My cat has had longstanding alternating constipation/diarrhea issues so the vet suggested Hill's w/d (wet food 'cause he doesn't drink water). It's actually worked quite well for the...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. And WinniesMomma, I'll be tracking your posts, too. Ace was diagnosed with presumptive IBD last summer (he had been throwing up frequently and it was only eventually controlled by prednisone every other day, though we did also change his diet). Just as a...

Our poor Ace cat was diagnosed this week with lymphoma (probably started in his digestive system, but is now in his lymph nodes). We have met with an oncologist and have a chemo schedule in place. I've been reading lots from various websites (including this forum and others). I'm just...

Thanks, FeebysOwner. (And yeah, we really like this vet; he's not overbearing, but thorough and smart)

So my Ace (8.5 year old altered male) went in today for a dental cleaning, but they are holding off because they found he has multiple enlarged lymph nodes (neck and backs of knees, I think the vet said) and almost a pound of weight loss since he was last seen 9 months ago. So the vet is...

Max tears off bits of plastic (but doesn't eat them). He has a weird affinity for lettuce, cotton candy, and palmiers. Can't have anything out that resembles string (obvious, I know, but only our youngest cat Sam has this problem). The only human food Sam will try to eat is peanut butter. But he...

I live in Utah. My cat has a cleaning coming up on Tuesday and we are going with our usual vet, even though they're more expensive, because I trust them (and he hasn't been under anesthesia in the 7 years we've had him). When we got a quote for it last May, the low end was $800 (with no...

Oh, man, my cats hate my Instant Pot. I honestly sometimes choose recipes where I can do natural release so they don't have to hear the steam hissing noise.