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    feline hyperesthesia (aka rolling skin)

    Beavis was diagnosed with FHS shortly after we got him. Its behavioral in him and the vets seem to think anti depressants/anti anxiety drugs would help. Beavis lived for 13 years in a 2 person elderly household with my MIL staying at home and moving very little (she was terminal and bedridden...
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    Got the Tidy cats Breeze and love it!

    I picked up my breeze on Amazon.com for 19.99 plus it has the 10$ rebate so really 9.99 after its all said and done. I didnt get any extra pads or pellets because i figured that 15 yr old beavis wouldnt switch to it. He used it the first night though and after a few days Peanut Butter started...
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    ~2 Change the Name, Or NOT change the name...that is the Question?~

    Bartles & james is the brand name of a wine cooler/malt liquor beverage. They are a cheap drunk.
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    Please help: my cat has bilateral femoral neck fractures

    Are you taking Milo to Gulf Coast veterinary Orthopedist on 610? They are really good-- ( i work in downtown houston at a vet pharmacy and deal with them alot) Have met a lot of their pet owners and their patients and havent heard anything bad about any of the Gulf Coast Vet groups. Good luck...
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    What does your cat do to get your attention?

    Beavis walks thru the house screaming at the top of his lungs when no one is paying attention to him and the kids are in bed. When visitors are over, he usually licks them until I warn the visitors if they dont pet him now, he will bite them hard ( he always draws blood-- kinda vicious but hes...
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    Ernie needs home in Texas ASAP

    Im in the Houston area and I have contacted a lady that I deal with thru the pharmacy that orders meds for the Houston branch of the Siamese rescue about a possible home for Ernie. Glad he found a temp foster home though.
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    chicken soup - weight gain?

    I switched 19 yr old Beavis who had been eating Science Death all his life until 2 novembers ago( when we inherited him) to Chicken Soup adult. He has since slimmed down considerably and is now maintaining a healthy weight. His dandruff has just about stopped and his coat isnt greasy like it...
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    Anyone in or near San Antonio, Tx?

    Ok I live in the Houston Metro area (Texas) and work in downtown Houston so I know traffic and all but San Antonio had me in tears about 30 minutes ago-- Im on 410 Northside at a hotel but need to get to SeaWorld tomorrow morning! I have directions but If i have to go that way I swear I will...
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    Why can't I bring the boys to work with me?

    Thats one good thing about my job-- I can bring any of my animals anytime. On an average week we have a pet a day in our offices. Yesterday our office manager brought her 4 mo old Brussels Griffon to work. Beavis usually goes to work with me on Fridays but he didnt seem to want to go yesterday...
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    I officially have allergies!

    Im on Nasonex in the morning, Nasacort AQ in evenings, allegra d and prednisone for right now-- I go back for a one week follow up on Sat the 21st and to start my serum shots too i think. It will be twice a week serum shots for 6 months he said then once per week. Im going to talk to him about...
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    I officially have allergies!

    I feel better this morning after starting my meds last nite. I can actually speak right now in my normal voice without being hoarse. I have been hoarse to varying degrees for going on 4 weeks now. So that is nice. Im not as congested as I have been but the shot they gave me yesterday will...
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    I officially have allergies!

    I thought it was allergies almost 3 weeks ago when this congestion got worse and the sneezing wouldnt quit. I finally bit the bullet and went into an allergist that one of my coworkers sees. They gave me a bunch of meds last wednesday to take care of the symptoms that were going on then and...
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    Seasonal Allergies-- Goin to the Dr tomorrow

    Wish me luck-- ive never had allergies before moving to Houston. I was complaining about it last week that what seems to be seasonal allergies have magically appeared and my coworkers said that over 75% of people who live in houston will at sometime develop seasonal allergies. And ya know...
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    ARGGHHHH!!!! Kids & Cats-- an vet appt in the making

    We just got home from buying groceries. I had cleaned the house earlier this morning as well. I walked into the study to find PB eating the ribbon of a cassette tape! I don't know how much he ate or anything but we are going to the dr first thing in the morning. My 6 yr old son (PB is his...
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    Craigslist

    I don't really read craigslist for the Houston area-- but i have it bookmarked-- I am however a moderator for our local county free cycle group. The group owner decided a while back not to allow any pet postings. When i see people on the group post for looking to find homes for pets, i will...
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    7 Year Itch & mid life crisis-- are they real?

    Mostly for the women but the men are more than welcome to comment. Do you think the "7 yr Itch" in marriage/relationships is real or just something someone made up to excuse his/her indiscretions? Is this the same as a mid life crisis? If not, how is it different? and is a mid life crisis...
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    What's your name? (From an e-mail)

    1. YOUR REAL NAME? Amity 2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle): Amiizzle 3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME (color and fav animal): Blue Cat 4. YOUR STAR WARS NAME(first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 3 letters of moms maiden name)...
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    i have been given HUMAN medication for my CAT

    The vet compounding pharmacy I work at makes all the above mentioned medicines ( and tons more) in forms that pets will take without a struggle (generally) Its pretty cool. We ship out most of our stuff but have quite a few regular customers who sometimes bring their pets in when they pick...
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    Planning a cruise!

    I have been on one cruise but will give you my parents perspective. Get a room with a window near the middle or front of the ship-- We were in a room on one of the lower decks (still high off the water) with a huge window but we were right above the rudders/engines. Every time the boat would...
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    Any "dumpster divers" out there?

    Dumpster diving queen here! I furnished my daughters room out of salvage stores and Pier 1 dumpsters. One one nite at the pier one dumpster in Pensacola Fl, my cousin and I got 4 demin throw pillows, 3 COMPLETE fireplace sets (we gave away two), a wooden rocking horse (still in my daughters...
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