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  1. sarah ann

    Vomiting, Slight Temperature, Now Normal

    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...
  2. sarah ann

    Apoquel for cats- has anyone tried it?

    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...
  3. sarah ann

    Turkey or Pork based foods- recommendations needed

    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...
  4. sarah ann

    Fencing help- asap

    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...
  5. sarah ann

    Cat lost his voice

    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...
  6. sarah ann

    Pro Plan True Nature- opinions

    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.
  7. sarah ann

    Preventing cat from eating carpet fibers

    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...
  8. sarah ann

    Hills Urinary Hairball vs Purina Urinary

    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...
  9. sarah ann

    cheap cat litter suggestions

    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?
  10. sarah ann

    How many dog foods are safe for cats?

    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...
  11. sarah ann

    chocolate how much is dangerous?

    My cats stole a chocolate chip muffin and ate the top off of it. I don't know how many chips they ate. Assuming about 3. The vet said to give them peroxide about a capful. How long does this take to make them throw up. I caught them immediately after it happened. How likely is this going to...
  12. sarah ann

    all pork limited ingredient cat food

    My cat has been on natural balance wild boar dog food. With taurine supplemented. I've tried every other food from evo to natures variety and he is allergic to them all. It appears this is the only protein he is not allergic to. Are there other pork cat foods out there that i can try? Here...
  13. sarah ann

    Urinary acidifiers- found in food?

    Hi, My cat has previously had urinary crystals (struvite) and  also has food allergies. He cannot tolerate prescription urinary diets due to the corn. Currently he get crushed methionine tablets added to his food. Obviously long term use of methionine (especially high amounts) has been linked...
  14. sarah ann

    excess salivation and lip smacking

    My cats have an outdoor enclosed cat pen. Yesterday when I got them in, I noticed one of my cats has been salivating excessively and is licking his lips.  Any ideas what could have caused this? He is eating and drinking normally. I've checked his mouth and everything looks normal. He is bright...
  15. sarah ann

    4 cats with ear infections and allergies

    It must be something about Florida! My one cat Pounce has been battling allergies his entire life. He is the only one doing well at the moment! He gets antihistamines and allergy shots. One ear is infected but rather mild. After years of struggle i finally got his face cleared up!!! My other...
  16. sarah ann

    managing pica in cats

    Any suggestions for managing pica? My cat will chew on anything... plastic bags, shower curtain, rubber mats by the door, carpeting etc. I keep her isolated in our safe room as I removed everything she might chew on. That's the only room without carpeting. Would cat grass help? She doesn't...
  17. sarah ann

    allergic to ointment for ear infections?

    My cat has a very mild ear infection. The vet gave me animax ointment to treat it with. I've used the ointment once and checked his ears again yesterday. They turned bright red right where I applied the ointment. You can see the line between the skin that did and did not get ointment. Is...
  18. sarah ann

    eye problems with allergies

    My cat has severe allergies to everything. He is on antihistamines and allergy shots. Lately his eyes have been bothering him. The vet prescribed an eye ointment with both a steroid and antibiotics in it. If anything his eyes look worse after he gets the ointment put in. He starts squinting and...
  19. sarah ann

    does anyone have a cat with vision problems?

    My cat appears to have vision problems. I had the vet look at his eyes and the vet said his eyes appear normal. Despite this, I suspect he is far sighted. When playing, he can see distant objects but can't catch a string right in front of him. He has random "freak outs". For example, a stuffed...
  20. sarah ann

    Pyrantel dosage question

    What is the correct dosage of pyrantel per pound body weight? For adult cats, not kittens? After searching the internet, I have found the dosage varies from 5mg/kg to 20mg/kg.  In other words the dosage varies from 2.28 mg per lb to 9.1 mg per pound. Most scientific studies  on google scholar...
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