hi judith....both of roger rag's cardios agreed that, given the the scarcity of studies about natto and cats , it would be a good idea to use a brand without...
Thanks Linda, That is the website that I refer to. Have you given any potassium supplements to your kitty? I was wanting feedback on anyone who is doing that. ...
I had two large cats with CRF and needed phosphorus. I bought a 3 pound container of NOW potassium gluconate -- it costs less that a couple of ounces of...
Hi, Kate and Izzy, My cat tolerates lactulose very well. After reading all the e-mails about slippery elm bark, I really want to try it as a replacement for...
Hi, Lisa, I cut back a lot after my cat was diagnosed with DCM to accomodate the expenses of vet visits, medications, acupuncture treatments, etc. Yes, canned...
Thanks to everyone for the food ideas - price, brands, storage methods, etc. I am definitely committed to getting Hobo and Mojo on a good quality canned diet....
Monkey's potassium level was similar to what you are describing for Alec, and after reading about what all the numbers mean on felinecrf.org, I talked with my...
Meredith, potassium chloride in fluids may sting. So if she is more upset with her fluids, you will know why, and then go to oral supplements. Linda ... From:...
hi there my kuhio takes a beta blocker daily. ive talked about the pills being too tiny already. however i live in hawaii and its very humid. im noticing that...
Alisha, I would think that you could put them in the fridge. You could always ask your pharmacist if you really want to be sure. The fridge tends to be a ...
Hi, everyone....just wanted to thank you all for your kind respones and suggestions re: my atenolol while on vacation question! I'm looking into the national...
Jennifer, Once you interview the petsitter in person (have your husband there too if you can), you will know if it is the right person to be in your house when...
Jennifer, I have used pet sitters in the past and they have been great. My husband is concerned about having someone in the house too. When you meet with the...
Kuhio is on a beta blocker and gets it every day. He seems to be in good health though his heart murmur is a 3-4 and the vet said it is very serious. What else...
you could also ask the pharmacist for those little canisters of desiccant. I imaging in Hawaii they have them on hand. I have a particular problem with...
I'm a petsitter myself. Make sure the person has *petsitter's* insurance, not some other form of insurance, and/or bonding. Bonding is really just for ...
Hi, I'm new to this group. Max has just been diagnosed with a heart and hyperthyroid condition. I was finally able to bring him home last night. I have to...
Lisa, Hello & welcome, although I'm sorry to hear about Max's health issues. I know that the atenolol and lasix can be ground up and mixed with food. Neither...
Sue, do you happen to know if you can crush enalapril? And I've got that pilling email here, I'll send it in a sec. Ruthie and the crew. He's not dead, he's...
Well, I thought for sure I had it here, but it appears as though it's disappeared. Very sorry. Ruthie and the crew. Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics,...
Ruthie, Yes, you can crush enalapril. Since Pepper got sick, I've used enalapril, atenolol, spiro, and lasix. You can crush all of them. The only comment is...
Okey, thanks. I sometimes have problems with Butters dropping the Lasix and Enalapril out of her spoonful of canned food. Thinking I might buy a mortar and...
Ruthie, That's what I do (sort of) - use a mortar & pestle. I put the pill in the food bowl and then use the pestle (the part that looks like a baseball bat) ...
Hmm, marble was what I was thinking of getting, wonder if it makes a difference at all with pills, lol. Ruthie and the crew. Design simplicity: It was...
I don't think it would make a difference. Supposedly the ceramic version has more "grip" but that might mean more of the pill dust sticks to the end of the...
I've been off the email for a few days, but we've had setbacks and progress for Boots. Two days in a row this week, Boots had his spell where he walks like ...
Jeannette, I hope it works for Boots. It's about time the vets did something. Leah and her cats Jeannette Juricic <jnete6@...> wrote: I've been off the...
OK, big thanks. Ruthie and the crew. famous programmer quotation: "This can't effect that" Visit www.ruthieville.com today for your daily dose of me. ... From:...
I just realized that I must of given Baby aspirin tonights in a row. I put his pills in a Mon-Sun container. I noticed that I gave him Fri pill Thrus night. I...