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Wanted to mention that thinning hair of the back of the legs is sometimes caused by stress/overgrooming...if the stress continues it can spread to any "washing spots". If you look closely at the back of the legs, you might notice the skin a little thickened/bumpy. This is from the constant...

Could the vomiting have returned after whatever tummy-tamer pills have ended? I would notify the vet and say things have turned back to where they were. Also -NOT TO ALARM YOU< THIS IS UNUSUAL- but my senior cat has an auto-immune problem that - after it showed up externally, went internally...

I had the same thought this morning; got a sample for urinealysis and am waiting for those results. I really suspect there is an environment/behaviour thing. I've "owned" cystitis and UTI's before, this is not like that and his urine is clear without blood. The fighting with neighbours cat...

1. not sure, but he does use it 2. normal, given that all cats get extra water in canned to warm it up 3. once a day, sometimes more 4. normally 9; recently, 11 5. yes, 4 others = 5 in total 6. yes neuetered 7. I believe @ 5-6 months but exact age is unknown as he was found alone at a...

oh, and p.s. no, you rarley find out the cause. Cats are notoriously hard to diagnose, so the vet usually just follows the symptoms.

You have a complex situation there. Here is where I'd start: 1. ask if at the vet if she was dehydrated, and if so, if she was given sub-Q fluids. If they didn't notice, say very sweetly you're sure it was an oversight, and you'd like to have a technician finish what the vet started asap; ask...

Well, if it were me, I'd come down with the flu and stay home!! But if that's not an option, I'd advise against the ride unless you were SURE he'd be greeted like a prince and allowed to socialize in the new place! Some vets know of a vet student sitting service that will feed & medicate for...

everytime he goes outside, he frantically selects a place to pee, as if holding it too long! Any thoughts why? Have you seen this behaviour before??

Yes, I was going to point out my drinking water has tonnes of lime in it - it's very hard!

I was up in the middle of the night to check on my youngest (Weezer - 1 year) who suddenly came down with respiratory symptoms this eve. A quick google led me to this site as I wanted to check if tempting him with some KMR was a good thing. Now he is sleeping again, and he looks more relaxed; he...