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Vet office just called and x-ray showed no foreign body present. However, there is actually a wound present, which they shaved and cleaned. I asked the gal if she had ever heard of anything like this, and she said one of the other vets was familiar with it (not that it's all that common), so I...

This is only a guess, and you'll need some testing to get to the bottom of it (no pun intended), but this could be IBD; possibly pancreatitis, but again, you need the targeted testing. Also, I know I read something about bone fragments in food possibly irritating the gut, and I think this is...

Early this morning (like middle of the night) I was petting my cat and noticed a long strand of something stuck on her tail. Liza is an indoor-outdoor rescue, so I chalked it up to a twig or some such thing. I was half asleep and figured I'd brush her out when we were up and around. When we...

I hope it isn't, either. They are absolutely insidious. Cat's nostrils are so very tiny compared to a dog's, but foxtails can be in tiny pieces as well. I've kept her in for last several weeks until I could weed my patio, and she is now confined to the patio and carefully watched when out...

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I was leaning toward the nose bleed possibly being the result of broken blood vessels from the forceful blowing. It sounds like x-ray/testing should be the next step. Thanks a bunch.

Yes I can, and that may be the next step that I'll discuss with the vet. I'm unsure about what exactly can be seen on an x-ray. I think they'll show soft tissue masses, but again, not sure. I'm trying to make decisions that will produce results rather than throwing money around on a lot of...

I've been dealing with this sinus problem since August of 2021, cat has been seen by 2 different vets and still no correct diagnosis. My question is: has anyone had experience with a foreign body in their cats nose, and how was it treated? And, would a skull x-ray be of any help? Below is a...

Thanks. I'll be going into the store today to see if I can find fabric in the "W" category. This piece of furniture is quite expensive, so probably will not be putting covers in the washer. Have given the past 30 years to lots of cats, and now wanting to spend the last years left on some of...

I'm replacing my couch and the fabric I'm considering must be cleaned with a water-free dry cleaning product. Has anyone used this type of product, and are they safe to use around pets?

This is great news. I'll bet everyone's blood pressure will drop considerably in a day or two. This will also give you a chance to watch and assess her behavior when she is alone with you. All in all, I think you might have a pretty good opportunity here for more clues into what's going on...

Hi, Catluvs. I'm quite moved by all the wonderful information and suggestions, as well as the heartfelt compassion, that has been shared here with you. Obviously, some things are going to be easier for you to do than others. I have heard your expressions of confusion, trepidation, and fear...

Here are a couple of new ideas: I did mention the Nurturecalm pheromone collar, which I think is a real winner. Whether you can get it on her, though, is another story. While I haven't found Feliway to be all that great, it is an alternative that might be helpful. Plug in a couple Feliway...

And be sure to attach wound pics!!

So, you now have several things to look into: Catios - web search Cat Seizures - web/YouTube search Ask your vet about consultation with Vet School such as Cornell or UC Davis (has your vet seen your wounds?) Maybe do blood work for parasites that could cause seizure, i.e., toxoplasmosis? Start...

Yes, I believe you did. I think we've come full circle on this one.

Yes, at this point I'd feel a bit less accommodating as well. I wouldn't exactly call a whole room to herself as being confined, but I get what you're saying. Again, because she is the aggressor, I think the comfort and safety of her targets should come first. This reminds me of something a...

I can't get him where I live and sure do miss his program

Yes, a tiny house would be great. However, awfully expensive solution for a cat house :) BTW, one of my local rescues uses those little wooden sheds to house their rescues, and the cats have access to a chain link fenced yard. But I wouldn't let CC out in anything that didn't have a cover over...

Anxiety after a seizure is not unusual. Blood work is required to diagnose parasite infection. I'm not going to argue with a vet, but I have observed a direct correlation between skill level and length of practice. This is one behavioral issue I'm not familiar with. Behavioral issues are...

I looked into this a year or two ago and believe the quote was somewhere around $4,000. But I'm in CA where everything costs at least double compared to the rest of the US.