Archive for the ‘cat’ Category
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
I am a foster mom for 4 beautiful kittens now 2 weeks old. I have had them for one week (mom is here also). One of the little manx kittens had a “sore” above her tail which was seen by a vet. I was instructed to put neosporin on it. I then noticed the kitten was not straightening her back legs when she walked. I took it to another vet and here is the bad news. She has spina bifida – the worse case of Manx syndrome and will not be able to walk or control her bowels or bladder. We have a no-kill shelter so they will do everything possible but I know there isn’t much that can be done. She will be unadoptable. Even in a no-kill shelter they will euthanize for medical reasons. So I have agreed to keep her with her litter-mates until they are 8 weeks and will go back to the shelter for neutering and adoption.
My question is…. what is the best things I can do with little kitten with what is probably the last month of her life. Should I play with her or let her just enjoy her siblings?
Thank you.
Tags: help for manx syndrome, kitten with manx syndrome, manx syndrome, Spina bifida, VetLocator.com
Posted in ask a pet pro, ask a vet, cat, cat health, manx syndrome | 1 Comment »
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
My cat has a lot of fleas and his medicine(frontline) isn’t working.
My cat is an indoor/outdoor cat and he sleeps in my bed every night. Lately I’ve noticed a lot of fleas on him, on my bed, and all over my room. There has also been salt like specs which are apparently flea eggs all over my comforter. I love my cat and I don’t want to kick him out of my bed! Anyone have any suggestions on how I can fix this problem?
Thanks,
John
Tags: cat flea problem, frontline, VetLocator.com
Posted in ask a pet pro, ask a vet, cat, cat health, cat with skin condition, fleas | 3 Comments »
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
I just got a puppy a few weeks ago and I have a cat that absolutely hates her every time she gets near him he will give almost a growl and his at her, he swat at her a few times. Is there any way to get him over it?
By the way, now he has started hissing at me.
Tags: hissing pet, new puppy, VetLocator.com
Posted in ask a pet pro, ask a vet, cat, dog | 1 Comment »
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
I want a cat. Can someone tell me what you’ve got to try and do with cats, like for example would you able to place food in its bowl everyday (yes I would) and can you offer me some facts regarding them and do they scratch a lot?
Thanks a lot.
Marquis
Tags: Cat, cat diet, cat health, VetLocator.com
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
I have issues with my dogs eating my cats’ food. Are there any pet foods suitable for cats and dogs?
The cats eat the dog food too, but I was told it’s OK for cats to eat dog food, however not vice-versa, because of the high protein content.
Help!
Ronnie
Tags: cat food, dog eating cat food, dog food, VetLocator.com
Posted in ask a pet pro, ask a vet, cat, cat diet, cat health, diet, dog, dog health | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
I need help. I want an exotic pet however my parents said only cats are allowed because they are easy to take care. Is there an exotic pet that’s additionally simple to take care?
Thank you.
Tags: exotic pet, pet cat, VetLocator.com
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Thursday, December 15th, 2011
My cat is eight years old, a little fat (or alot). But anyway she has a swelling on her chin about the size of a small pea. I don’t know what it is but I’m a little concerned because I have known the occasional dog to get cancer there. Is this normal or is it a problem.
Thank you,
Shiela
Tags: Cat health problem, cat swelling chin, VetLocator.com
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Hey guys, my name is Erica. I had a one year old female cat she is doing great and absolutely fine , she is eating well and drinking plenty of water but from few months she is become so weak and thin but vet says she is fine what can I do for her to make her little healthy? Please answer. Please give some tips to make her feel even healthier.
Tags: Cat health problem, Cat very weak, VetLocator.com
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