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My cat vomited 4 times yesterday. Sometimes clear water, other times food. I was certain she would need to go to the vet first thing this morning. I gave her broth last night to get fluids in her. Her temperature was 103. Went ahead and started her on Clavamox in case of infection. This...

When my dog passed away from kidney failure, the vet said he felt a baseball sized mass in his abdomen. We did a necropsy to determine the cause. No mass was found. He had an infection that destroyed his kidneys. Vets do make mistakes. My cat has a lump on her tongue. The first vet said it...

Thank you everyone for the replies. I forgot to check back in- too busy with work. We have tried: A long list of antihistamines. Claritin works best without knocking him out. Allergy testing (by blood test) and allergy shots. Didn't work. Prednisolone gives him urinary issues. Even a low...

Apoquel is a drug for allergic skin disease in dogs. It has not been approved for cats. My cat is currently being maintained on Clairitin 1x daily and Natural balance wild boar dog food with taurine added. He has extreme food allergies and environmental allergies as well. While the current...

My cat has severe food allergies. Only 2 foods seem to work for him:  Natural Balance Wild Boar and Natures Recipe LID Turkey. I need ideas on what else I can try him on. Any food suggestions must contain either Pork or Turkey as the main ingredient. Right now he is on dog food with taurine...

Does anyone know if electric fencing works for cats? I have a small farm in a rural area. Due to road construction, they have been rerouting traffic away from the interstate and down my road. One of my cats was hit and killed yesterday during rush hour. I never saw her leave the yard. She was...

I live in Florida and we just got in our first real cold front of the year. And yes it does freeze here. Expecting a low of 28 tonight. One of my cats has lost his voice. Or should I say he sounds hoarse. He can still meow, but he can't scream at you like he usually does.. even his meows sound...

My cat is the same way.  I would go ahead and do the allergy shots and not bother with the Atopica.  The problem with Atopica is that it vastly increases the risk for cancer and it is expensive.  Atopica is good for a temporary fix only. But I would not keep my pet on it long term.  I think even...

Hi, Can you switch cat foods immediately?  In people the most common cause of high ALT values is usually due to drug exposure. If the cat food has something in it (toxins or other contaminants) it could explain the rising ALT values. Have they done an ultrasound? As that only costs $60 and not...

Just because a food is grain free does not mean it will work with a cat with urinary issues.  Not even a homemade diet will necessarily work for a cat with urinary issues. The reason people recommend grain free is that Pure meat contains higher levels of a urinary acidifer/amino acid known as...

I won't feed Evangers. The owners are shady people and that makes me suspect that they will take short cuts.  Why buy lamb when you can substitute beef instead? Why buy beef if you can substitute horse meat?  My cat has bad allergies. If it says duck, it sure better be duck. Otherwise he will...

Has anyone else tried it?  Do your cats like it? Petco has it on sale. It comes out to $2 a pound with the $15 e gift card.

Any suggestions? I found a piece of carpet fiber in my cats stool. I try to vacuum weekly, but the carpet fibers tend to fall off of the scratching posts. Today in the blink of an eye, I saw him eat another piece of fiber off the ground. Why is he doing this? Is he deficient in something in...

Has anyone tried Hills Urinary Hairball formula? In comparison with Purina Urinary? My cats have been on Purina Urinary for a few years. So far we have not had a single urinary issue since the switch. My only complaint with the Purina Urinary is it makes them constipated.  The vet suggested...

pumpkin and baked sweet potatoes are my cats favorites! Green beans are just okay. One of my cats loves cantaloupe! I have one cat who loves popcorn and potato chips.  I try not to feed him very much of those!

For sleeping through the night: 1) lock her in a crate in the bathroom at night. This will teach her to sleep at night instead of the day. 2) wake her up every time you find her sleeping during the day 3) try feeding her at a different time 4) exercise her on a schedule. 5) check the...

Hi, Just a few questions here. What food was your cat on prior to the diagnosis? What did your cat weigh prior to the diagnosis? I have three cats on prednisolone and im terrified they will develop the same problem. How did you know your cat had developed diabetes? My cats are on the drug...

Why not take her to the emergency vet? As far as i am concerned, the vet who overdosed your cat is liable for any and all medical damages that occur due to the overdose. The problem is your cat was already sick to begin with, so the vets can say it is "not their fault" as her declining...

Anyone have suggestions on cheap cat litter? Lately I have been buying 40lbs of Precious cat litter for $15 on Amazon. I know petco litter is cheaper, but it is too dusty for me. Any other suggestions?

I know this has been discussed before. Right now my cat is on Natural Balance Pork dog food as based on the nutritional analysis, most of his requirements are met with the exception of taurine. Many of the requirements for dogs, are the same as for cats, as long as you pick a food for all life...