Hi Jen and Kinu, If you can afford it, I would do it. It never hurts to get a precise diagnosis, and you may want to start him on prophylactic drugs such as ...
Can anyone refer me to a cardiologist or internal medicine specialist in Long Island New York. I have seen a few im's and am not very happy with any of them....
Thank you for the information on Metacam. I spoke with Pooka's doctor this morning and we decided that in view of her size (Pooka is a BIG 16-pound non heart...
Hello everybody, I'm Astrid and live in the Netherlands. I live w/my SO, our 14 cats and 4 cockatiels. We used to breed Scottish Folds and British Shorthairs....
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I realized that I didn't write anything about dosages of the meds, so I'd like to add them here. Cléo was put on: Furosoral (lasix) 40 mg tabs: first three...
I understand the need to control pain but there are other very effective methods of treating pain without using Metacam. Buprenorphine is very effective for...
Hi all, I first posted just aabout 3 months ago about Sam my red colourpoint persian who was diagnosed with HCM and was put on Fortekor and frusecare (one...
Hi Sharyl and Group; ... From: "Sharyl" <clinebay@...> ... We found that Maxamillion did great with fentanyl patches which only had to be administered...
Hi Gillian I`m sorry to hear Sam isn't doing too well today. It sounds as if the fluid might be building up again, so a trip to the vet is in order. He might...
Sorry Sam is having a rough time, if he is coughing, it sounds like fluid is building, usually you see that their breaths have increased too, sounds like...
Lorraine wrote: I understand that the lasix only last for about 6 hrs, so maybe more frequent doses w/ help him out of this, If Sam appetite has gone off, if...
Hello. I haven't brought my cat (feral) to a specialist yet but I do know of these 2 places www.vetspecialist.com <http://www.vetspecialist.com/> DR LEVITAN ...
I just spoke with a doctor at Royal Canin about SweetPete's diet. The only suggestion she had was to add a taurine supplement. The food that they make that...
Boy, I just have to say that I am not getting anything like this kind of detailed info from the vets here in No California...is anyone else? I am having to...
I HATE when they take the cat away to do the tests, first of all my cats are terrified at the vet and no one is as careful with them as I am, and second of all...
When I mentioned the difficulty I was having trying to switch Max from Flint River Ranch kibble to wet food, she asked me why should I switch? I let it go and...
It's depressing that I have to join this group under sad circumstances especially as it is evident you are all wonderful people. My 7 year old cat 'Master...
Hi Emily, Our boy Milo was diagnosed with moderate HCM about 7 months ago and I have had him on CoQ10 ever since. I bought mine at the local pharmacy. The...
Hey y'all, my friend rated me a 7.5 out of 10 based on looks, I think I can do better. So I am hoping that I can get some people in the group to give me a...
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Hi Judy, You have to remember that this was a veterinarian from Royal Canin Food. These are the people who add the supplements in the first place. I must...
The reason that the additional taurine was suggested for Pete is that he is on Kitten food. Kittens do not require as much taurine as adult cats, but because...
Thanks Gina; I didn't realize that the vet was with the cat food manufacturer...that does make a difference. Sounds like everyone's in the same boat. I get...
...and more than enough to make me cry. In my mail today was an envelope from Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Feline Health Center. I...
It was the end of September I signed on here and posted questions about my cat, Simon's sudden illness and death 3 days later. I didn't visit Yahoo for a few...
Folks, pet care insurance is a great way to shave off stress during the difficult time of a pet's illness. I have insurance on all my guys (4) and althoug...
Hi Emily I`m also in the UK. I`m sorry to hear about Master Yoda (I love the name!!) It sounds as if Yoda is on the right drugs for a start. I found it took ...
Hi I also have Vet insurance. I pay £130 a month for 13 cats.. Yes, it sounds a lot, but Milli had a vaccination sarcoma last year which had a bill of...