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Background: Max is 5.5 and has had periods of weighloss (up to 2 lbs), nausea and appetite issues (won't eat and then ravenous) off and on since he was about 18 months old. He has had full blood panels (CBC/Chen, glucose, and T4/free T4) during each episode. Everything was within normal...

Our rescue is considering entering a Christmas parade this year and I need some ideas for a float! We are a cat focused rescue, though we do take in the occasional dog (have one right now.) We have the option of decorating a car, truck or a trailer. Depending on weather, we could possibly...

I'll try to condense this as much as possible. But, as the title suggests, I am having problems with prolonged diarrhea in 2 litters of kittens. Both groups of kittens are in quarantine (and always have been) and have never had contact with each other. (They came from completely different...

Ok, this one has both me and two of our vets stumped. I'll give a run down of what has been done so far... Milo is a 5/6-ish week old kitten. We got him, along with 4 litter(?) mates on Saturday. He weighed just 15 ounces. Had fleas and an URI (Calicivirus...he has ulcers in his mouth.) All...

Trapped 3 new kittens last week and am struggling to name them. We first thought there were just 2 kittens (boy and girl) and we're going to call them Sawyer and Scout (literary names). But, were surprised with a third! So, now I'm stumped. There are 2 boys and a girl. I typically like...

Max has, unfortunately, figured out how to escape from his Guardian Gear Pioneer crate (this time was during a tornado warning.) This is my absolute favorite carrier, but nothing I have tried has been able to keep him in. He loves his carrier, which is kept out 24/7 and he sleeps in it and...

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So, it never fails, our rescue is known for having cats with odd, unusual or rare medical issues. We're just trying to help our vets stay on top of their game. 128521 This is going to be long, so the quick question is...has anyone dealt with this before? It appears we are likely headed to...

I'm not looking to start a heated debates over cats being in or out, just curious what the general consensus is based on the following: There has been a HUGE increase in the number of coyote attacks on both cats and dogs in my area (suburban area.) The cats are almost always killed and the...

I previously posted about mixing KMR and Goat's milk for a kitten in our rescue we felt had a congenital/genetic issue. Well, this past Thursday she was diagnosed with a severe Peritoneal-Pericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia (PPDH). Essentially, her intestines and liver are in her chest cavity...

Has anyone mixed KMR using goat's milk instead of water to increase caloric intake? Any additional suggestions welcomed! Background: We have a kitten that was born on Aug. 2 (10 days old today). She currently weighs 125 grams (super small for her age, we know.) She is one of 6 born in this...

I've worked in rescue for several years, so have seen many cats and coat patterns and know most cats are domestics. But, we took this boy in about 1.5 yrs ago. No background other than he was starving, underweight, intact and nearly completely blind due to entropion (2 surgeries corrected...

I always scan through Chewy's canned food options every few weeks to see if there is anything to add to my monthly autoship. Came across "Party Animal" food and have never heard of it before. Anyone familiar?? Will have to do some research before attempting this food; but, overall (aside from...

Looking for options for flea and tick control for one of our rescues in a longterm foster home. The kitty in question is indoor only; but, shares the house with a small dog. The area is prone to ticks and the dog has already presented with 2. He is being treated appropriately; but, I want to...

Royal Canin's Anallergic diet is made using corn startch and feather meal. So, we have a shepherd-mix in the rescue that has allergies that have gotten progressively worse since he has been in our care. He is HW+ and currently on steroids. He has had marked improvement on steroids; but, still...

Baby boy is 5 days old today. He has not had a bowel movement in at least 2 days. I have tried everything I can think of. He is fed either Goat's Milk (was frozen, not canned) or KMR formula (he prefers the Goat's Milk.) I stimulate him every 3 hrs (before and after he eats) around the clock...

I know there are at least a few others here that routinely order from Chewy. I order most of our food (personally and for the rescue) via this site and haven't had any problems except recently. My most recent orders arrived missing items. The first time I received 2 catit litter boxes missing...

Stopped by Target tonight and noticed Purina has put out a new "Beyond" line of dry and canned food. Most of it is grain-free, no poultry by-products and no artificial flavors or preservatives. I also see no carrageenan or agar-agar listed on the canned, though it does have guar gum. It looks...

I'm just needing some brainstorming help. Basic Info: - "G" is 8 months old - Had 5 litter mates + 2 "half" siblings. All 8 kittens have GI issues and are on strict diets (canned only.) - Adopted 6 wks ago (along with 1 sibling and 1 "half" sibling.) - She is loosing weight; but has a good...

We have an opportunity to place a 4.5 yr old male with a 4 yr old female he was once very bonded with. Both cats came into the rescue around 6/7 wks old...the female was placed in the home last Christmas Eve. The cats grew up together and were very bonded with each other (we hated to separate...