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  • Members: 2514
  • Category: Cats
  • Founded: Apr 3, 2000
  • Language: English
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I was wondering if anyone else lives in hurricane country, and if so how do you deal with possible evacuations, loss of power etc with your heart kitties....
3 Jun 5, 2006
10:11 pm

Sue at MAGDRL
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Phillip was diagnosed with IBD and HCM 3/06. She has since gained 3 lbs, is chubby, and is hungry all the time. She has arthritis in her back, so weight gain...
2 Jun 5, 2006
7:02 pm

Leah Ferron
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Has anyone's cat ever had an episode of throwing a blood clot to rear leg(s) where they were limp for only 10 or 15 minutes then it passed and they were fine...
2 Jun 5, 2006
4:59 pm

Leah Ferron
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My pet cat Sweetie passed away on May 25. Thanks to the ladies of this group for all of your information. My cat had just a 28 day stint of known illness and...
2 Jun 5, 2006
3:24 pm

Leah Ferron
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Linda, I would get him to a vet ASAP. It could be that he's going into congestive heart failure and you can't wait to treat that. You NEED to know what's ...
2 Jun 4, 2006
1:45 pm

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Sam, I don't know if it's could have further damaged her heart, but there could some residual health problems overall. You're lucky she didn't die from heat...
2 Jun 3, 2006
4:57 pm

Sue at MAGDRL
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If a kitten with a heart murmur was exposed to prolonged heat (8 hours) and already had a heart murmur before this incident (accident), could this cause MORE...
2 Jun 3, 2006
4:17 pm

Lisa Clarizia
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We use an Omega Complex 3,6,9 1200 mg gel cap from Sam's. I get something like 200 caps for I think around $13. This is great, because my yellow lab takes...
1 Jun 3, 2006
5:35 am

Ruthie Clark
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I want to feed my cats more canned food (without grains) but I find that the premium ones (Wellness, etc) contain "cranberry&quot; etc..for "urinary tract health."...
2 Jun 3, 2006
1:00 am

Sue at MAGDRL
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Tanya, Good to hear that she's doing well. The normal dose for l-carnitine is 250mg per day. As for CoQ10, it varies but 30mg should be the minimum. My vet...
4 Jun 2, 2006
10:56 pm

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The cat litter we got from sams club is Members Mark. Its in an oval can. Someone must make it for them. This is what we believe caused the problems Boomer...
1 Jun 2, 2006
1:47 am

Janie
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Lisa, I was using World's Best Cat Litter which is a corn-based clumping litter. It's about $1/pound unless you can get it on sale, so I had the same problem ...
8 Jun 1, 2006
2:17 am

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Hi Everyone, I am considering starting my HCM cat on CoEnzyme Q10 and am wondering about dosage and form for administration. Can I purchase this at a regular...
2 May 31, 2006
1:30 pm

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You can buy potassium gluconate almost anywhere. http://members.verizon.net/~vze2r6qt/supplies/potassium.htm Linda ... From: "Ruthie Clark"...
6 May 31, 2006
2:55 am

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Janie, I've heard of other cats getting obstructions from clumping litter. If you want to use the clumping type, then get some that's labeled "flushable&quot; ...
2 May 31, 2006
2:22 am

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I use the 30 mg capusle in addition to what's already in the vetri science cardiostrength, so I think Butters gets like 60 mg/day. Ruthie and the Pumpkin...
4 May 31, 2006
2:15 am

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oh wow, i paid like $150 for mine online and use one for 4 cats. the trays get expensive too...those and the filters. i keep the trays til they crack then...
1 May 31, 2006
1:14 am

Ruthie Clark
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I highly recommend the Littermaid. It pays for it's self in no time. You use scoop litter, and just add to it as the litter goes below the line. I don't...
1 May 31, 2006
12:58 am

vickie
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Hi, I started to give Kenzie some CoQ10 a few days ago. It seemed wise now that I get to add periodontal issues to her HCM and CoQ10 is good for both I've...
12 May 30, 2006
11:22 pm

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I just wanted to write about cat litter too. I just had an experience with my Boomer. She not a heart kitty but her mom is and her cousins were (Sockster). She...
1 May 30, 2006
11:02 pm

Janie
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If there's another board where this would be more appropriate, please let me know! Gracie was an only kitty for several years, and I swore by the crystal ...
2 May 30, 2006
3:57 pm

Leah Ferron
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I do not use corn based litters because I live near a large field/wooded area of several acres ( which has nature..birds, mice, etc in it) and this cat...
1 May 30, 2006
1:14 pm

Cannon,Kimberly
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Phillip (HCM/IBD) has gained 3-4 lbs in the past 3 months and is walking slowly - like her back hurts. I remember reading somewhere that Glucosamine can help...
1 May 29, 2006
12:19 pm

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hi all! next monday mischief goes to get his tests, iam relieved its gonna get done but iam scared by what they might tell us .they said its gonna be around...
2 May 29, 2006
5:28 am

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I went to my vets today to ask many questions I still had in my mind. The vet said theres no mistake that Blacky died from a heart attack, which was probably...
6 May 29, 2006
4:12 am

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Well.... they might notice but who cares. A couple years ago "Christmas&quot; was coming to my house and beating on my cats on my front step!!! In Lincoln, cats...
1 May 27, 2006
5:54 pm

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Hi, I just stumbled across this web site. It allows you to check US and Canadian pharmacies for the best prices - and it includes shipping too. It includes...
1 May 27, 2006
1:26 pm

Sue at MAGDRL
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http://www.felinecrf.com/managh.htm Vickie Beware of ISS/VAS cancer that kills cats! www.vas-awareness.org Don't give shots in the SCRUFF. www.catshots.com In...
1 May 27, 2006
1:09 am

vickie
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Hello everyone, I hope I don't offend anyone by going off topic but I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day. No kitty emergencies allowed!...
1 May 26, 2006
5:47 pm

leahandhercats
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Hi, I've had something of an ongoing problem with Pepper and a slight limp with overall stiffness. She banged her hock recently and the vet prescribed Metacam...
1 May 26, 2006
5:37 pm

Sue at MAGDRL
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