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Hi everyone, I know this has probably been asked before, and I'm in the process of searching the forums, but I'm also freaking out. If anyone has any advice or can at least provide some moral support (so that I don't feel like such a terrible person), I would appreciate it. My roommate and I...

I wasn't sure which forum to post this in, but there's something that's been a thorn in my side for quite some time. How does everyone dispose of unused wet cat food? My cat never eats ALL of it, and putting it in the trash just doesn't cut it unless I want my house to smell like rotting cat...

Hi everyone, Does anyone know what could cause elevated creatinine with normal BUN? I'm kind of confused. I'll be talking to the vet more in depth next week, but I'm just curious about it. The bloodwork this time didn't include a CBC since we were running it to re-check her calcium (which is...

Hi everyone, A few weeks ago, Bailey was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. On October 22nd, we started giving her Tapazole 5mg, 2x/day. I was only giving her Tapazole as a trial to make sure she would be a good candidate for radioiodine treatment. She seemed to be tolerating the Tapazole fairly...

Hi everyone, From talking to Rang_27 and searching through the forums, I'm very curious to know if anyone has had a similar experience to what I'm about to explain. Both Rang_27 and I have had very similar experiences with a possible hypercalcemia-lactulose connection, and it looks like another...

Hi everyone, I'm sorry that it's been so long since I've posted! Once Bailey started acting like herself again and her major health issues mysteriously improved for reasons unknown to me, I kind of drifted away from the forums. I felt like I was growing a little too paranoid and was stressing...

Hi everyone, Has anyone heard of or used a house spray called EctoKyl? My vet carries it and it's supposed to help with house treatment for fleas. I'm having a hard time finding any information about it online, and I'm trying to figure out if I should get it. Thanks everyone!

Hi everyone, I know this topic has been covered before, and I've been reading through those threads, but I have a special situation. Bailey is 12 years old now, and she's due for her "annual" distemper shot. She is an only cat and never ever goes outside. I know there's a lot of speculation...

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted anything about Bailey in a little while. I've been trying to distract myself and not obsess over her issues every second of every day. I wanted to update everyone though, since you've all been so helpful and supportive. Here are my previous posts on the issue...

Bailey's at the e-vet again today for a bone marrow aspirate and some other things, due to the continuing search for cancer. She'll be getting anesthesia (and she's almost 12 years old), so I'm REALLY NERVOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't stop crying when I brought her in today. It's hard enough...

Hi everyone, Has anyone out there had a cat get a bone marrow aspirate before? They're searching for cancer in Bailey, and a bone marrow aspirate is the next diagnostic that they're planning on doing (they've already done several blood tests, physicals to specifically look for tumors, x-rays...

I'm sorry if this has already been posted, but has anyone read this? http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapc...ood/index.html "Original reports cited tainted rice protein concentrate and wheat gluten as the suspected compounds. But authorities said Tuesday that tests have shown simple wheat flour...

Hi everyone, More about Bailey's recent medical issues in these threads: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=124832 http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=125452 The vet called me about the results of Bailey's hypercalcemia malignancy profile. I'll get the actual numbers...

Has anyone had any experience with hypercalcemia in cats? My 11-year-old female kitty just had an extended visit at the emergency vet due to loss of appetite, and the only significantly abnormal lab result was elevated calcium. They're still waiting for the results of a hypercalcemia malignancy...

I finally got a digital camera, so now that I've taken about 200 pictures of Bailey in the past 3 weeks, I thought I'd post some. Zzzzzzzzzz........ Mmmm.... my paw tastes yummy! Just trying to get a tan. Ahhhhh.... sunlight (FINALLY!) I'm such a little model. Grooming myself again...

I took Bailey to the emergency vet tonight after her appetite had decreased considerably over the past few days. I feel so bad for leaving her there, but they were concerned about hepatic lipidosis (as am I) or pancreatitis. I'm so worried about my baby! They're going to redo blood work tonight...

Hi everyone! My cat eats about 50/50 wet/dry right now. However, she has digestive issues and periodically gets constipated. I give her 2ml of lactulose twice daily, but I've noticed that she seems to get constipated more so if she's going to town on dry food (she goes through phases of wanting...

Hi everyone, My 11-year-old cat's vet believes that she needs to have at least one tooth extracted because it's loose and the gums around it are very swollen. I'm very paranoid about anesthesia since she had a hard time recovering from it last time she had a dental cleaning almost 4 years ago...

I'm not sure how many TCS members live in NH, but I'm considering looking for a new vet for my kitty. I've been taking her to her current vet ever since I first got her almost 4 years ago. I'm not necessarily UNhappy with him, but I'm wondering if she may be better off seeing a feline specialist...

Hi everyone, I've been in contact with my vet throughout these incidents and have an appointment today. I hate when I leave my vet and then end up wishing that I'd suggested or inquired about something, so I'm posting to see if anyone has had a similar experience or has any input. For the past...