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Nov 1, 2007 12:55 pm
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My vet recently told me that my dog may or may not have Cushings and we would start with step one, and work our way into a diagnosis by a series of steps. What...
If it was a case of 'if it doesn't have cushings disease its healthy'' then you would be right. However the reality is that 'it has signs that are probably...
Well, if step 5 is very invasive, or very expensive, and step 1 is simple, I'd start with step 1. That's probably why they're numbered 1-5. Otherwise, your...
Susan Freiman
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Nov 2, 2007 7:40 am
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This morning one of my cats had her breakfast and then sat in the lounge room on the carpet. I think she was cleaning herself before an odd behaviour happened....
I think I might have panicked over nothing. My cat seems perfectly fine since the short period of odd behaviour this morning. She is eating well, using her...
Hopefully it doesn't recur. Odd behaiour like that can be because the cat is sensing something you can't or because of some transitory dizzy spell perhaps. One...
I am the one who has the cat who HAD typhllitis and then who UC Davis said was healthy. He is not healthy - and you said if the tests they did came back...
Voula, I think this cat is fine. I have a cat who can be sitting in the middle of the room and then let out a blood curdling scream and start running. I know...
Dear Julie, thank you so much for your kind and understanding message. I think you are right. Due to some difficult times lately and losses I am feeling very...
If the cat is deteriorating significantly then waiting to the 13th isn't advisable. I'm not going to go guessing at what tests.. it's a matter of re-assessment...
the state s vet is away on a trip and i cant reach him - he prescribed 0,5 ml of paracetamol for a kitten who s half a kilo - 1 pound i think - - approx three...
I can't support the use of paracetamol in a cat .. potentially toxic and if you got away with it's use then i wouldn't repeat for at least 4 days. Cats don't...
i thought aspirin was a no no - the pharmacist also said not to use aspirin for the cat, im confused - it is approx three months old - what is 'bonjela'? i...
the amount of aspirin (bonjela mouth sore/teething gel) on the surface is tiny and MUCH safer than your paracetamol. Beyond that I really can't help from a...
Hi all, The Bria fund is currently receiving very interesting FIP research project proposals since we encouraged researchers to apply for grant awards. Can I...
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Nov 16, 2007 6:13 am
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My 10 yr old cat is losing weight. During his regular physical in May he was 8.7 lbs. Pretty much his normal weight. He's never been above 9.0lbs. He went into...
Back to basics: Firstly are you really, really, really sure that cat isn't eating or drinking more or less than before? If there is a bit more drinking then...
Is there anything that can be done to correct protein loss of the kidneys? Nancy ... From: Peter Knapp To: aske-vet@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November...
<<Is there anything that can be done to correct protein loss of the kidneys? Nancy>> .depends on the cause.. if a standrad' old cat going into renal dysfuction...
My 10 year old dog has "3" different liver enzymes that are elevated. I get her geriatric bloodwork every year and one of the enzymes actually went up since...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-adenosyl-L-methionine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_thistle alkaline phosphatase increases go with soem disturbance to the...
Hi A friend Puppy. 6 month old FCR been diagnosed with OCD of both shoulders. and is due to have the two ops 27th Nov and around 20th December. she has been ...
I guess you mean osteo- chondritis desiccans and not obsessive compulsive disorder? TTouch and massages to protect the muscles and tendons while the pup heals....
Susan Freiman
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Nov 18, 2007 8:57 am
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There is no answer. 'cartrophen' - pentosan polusulphate sodium injections, lead excecise and ***keep large breed puppies low on weight until mature*** Peter G...
<<Kongs stuffed with treats - be sure to deduct the calories from the regular diet. My dogs all like treats taped up inside paper boxes - they get to tear up...
Your Veterinarian was referring to Alkaline Phosphatase. There are other liver values which are also tested within the "geriatric profile" blood work up. Even...
