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Should I worry about a nosebleed on my old gelding?

Thursday, November 21st, 2013

I have a 19 year old paint gelding who has had occasional nose bleeds for about 10 years now. They usually last a day or so and are not usually excercise induced. He is a kids horse and is not ridden much. He has had a bleed for over a week now, just a drip but looks bad on his white nose. Should I be worried?

Cat with idiopathic lower urinary tract crystals

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

I have a cat with idiopathic lower urinary tract crystals and I have changed his diet, but he still exhibits urinary frequency and urgency.

Are there other methods of treatment?

Thank You

Cat prescribed Piroxicam for bladder problems. What are side effects?

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

My cat was prescribed Piroxicam for bladder problems.

The vet has found no sign of cancer but blood markers indicate there is a possibility she will develop cancer.

What are the side affects of this medication?  I’ve noticed excessive drinking and a loss of appetite.  Is this normal?

Seeking internal medicine vet for cat with GI probs.

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Seeking an internal medicine vet for a cat with GI PROBLEMS (Gut Dysbiosis?),e.g., multiple large bowel movements,soft,progres- sing to loose stools and diarrhea.

Vet claims she cannot tolerate processed foood,e.g., canned cat foods. He recommends raw or cooked chicken for 3-4 weeks to rule out allergy. Difficult for me to manage. Have 4 cats.

Also giving her probiotic daily (2x, ideally).

I have IBS with diarrhea intermittently.  Am wondering if I am being contaminated by handling stools or if we both are being contaminated by raw meat (or cooked) left too long in refrigerator. Cannot afford vet visits. Have taken her to 2 other vets last yr. They did not address this issue or that of copious amounts of urine.  Blood sugar level sometimes somewhat elevated. Vet not concerned.  She was obese but has lost unexplained wt over several months.

Current wt is 12 lbs. 11 yrs. old. Tested positive for bartinella bacteria in Jan/Feb,2009. Giving doxycycline, 2nd round.

GI problems, wt loss, and copius urine present prior to Antibiotic. Inflammed gums for 10.5 yrs. 10-12 teeth lost. Have had cleaning 2-3 times.

Pls answer ASAP.

7 year old cat w/feline stomatitis. Will homeopathy work?

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

My 7 year old female cat Peggy Sue,has just developed feline stomatitis and has otitis externa bilateral and gingivitis.

Can you treat this with hemopathic medications?
Thank you.

Persistent case of feline urinary tract infection. Help!

Monday, September 24th, 2007

My cat has a very persistent case of urinarey tract infection.

Been on two rounds of Baytril, 2 weeks each and last night she peed on my mattress again which tells me it is not completely cured or something else is happening.

We did an initial urine test and they did not find anything, but are culturing the urine for more possibilites.

I am really not wanting to do more antibiotics. Any suggestions?

Thank You

Cat that has Chronic feline herpes virus

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

What can I do for a cat that has Chronic feline herpes virus? She is currently taking homeopathic drops, l-lysine now. Her nose runs all the time.

Thanks.