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Hello! My cat Juliette is almost 18 years old. In the last year, she has started to have some health issues crop up - including diagnosis with hyperthyroidism (March 2023) and early stages of kidney disease (Sept 2023). We've addressed the hyperthyroidism with medication, and her thyroid...

My 17 year old kitty has recently begun showing signs of chronic kidney disease, and our veterinarian has suggested we try switching to a prescription diet that supports kidney function. The vet kindly provided us a few cans of Hills Science Diet k/d to try, and said if my cat enjoyed it they...

Hello! Curious if anyone would have suggestions on a litter box set up for a senior kitty that is accidentally missing the box? I have a large litter box that is high on three sides and lower on one side. This way my cat only enters and exits on one side of the box, which has her walking over a...

My beautiful ragdoll, Juliette, is 17 years old. She has been relatively healthy throughout her life, aside from a few dental extractions in her later years and some likely arthritis. However, her age is beginning to become fairly apparent. She is my first and only cat I have ever owned, and I...

Hello! My 17 year old ragdoll was just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and I was curious to hear others experiences with either the medication (pill or transdermal ear gel) or I-131 radioactive iodine therapy. We have opted to start with Felimazole medication, a pill administered twice a day...

Hello, My kitty is currently needing clindamycin antibiotic following a tooth extraction. The vet originally prescribed a liquid version, but I'm sure it doesn't taste pleasant and we've been ending up with more medicine on mommy than actually in kitty's mouth. I've had much better luck in the...

Hello All! My dear Juliette (15 yo, Ragdoll) had a dental cleaning a week ago, and unfortunately, had six teeth extracted. I have a very difficult time brushing her teeth, but I've been able to use dental rinses, gels, water additives -- no such luck. Poor kitty, I feel like I've let her down...

My kitty has been recently diagnosed with asthma, and we were recently prescribed Flovent with the Aerokat attachment. I understand how to use the Aerokat. The Flovent inhaler has directions with it, but are meant for a human. For example, it says to rinse your mouth with water and spit it out...

Hello All, About two months ago, I noticed my cat Juliette was suddenly breathing more rapid and heavier than usual. She was not open-mouth breathing/panting, no coughing, no sneezing-- just faster than normal (40-50 breaths per minute, bpm) and with more abdominal movement. The vet said she...