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I'm not sure if Rimley has Vitiligo, but it's been years now since the patches on his ears have appeared, and it doesn't look like they've changed at all, either in size or number. Rimley has struvite crystals now in his urine (possibly caused by Go dry food), so we've been feeding him a...

Apparently it is because metabolization of carbohydrates creates an alkaline environment in their urine, which promotes formation of these crystals. Starchy things like potatoes are especially bad because they are so much more dense in carbs. I switched him off the Go "stew" version which has...

edit: What i might do is actually try mixing something like the weruva chicken canned food with royal canin SO canned food and see if he will eat it. It seems like in cases with struvite and potential blockages, it's more important to go with the special formulated low-quality foods than the...

Can anyone recommend some good canned brands for managing struvite crystals? I have him on the "Go Daily Defense" which is a stew, but it's actually high in carbs, and I read that high carb diets will make the struvite crystal problem worse. The vet prescribed "royal canin urinary SO" made for...

Thank you everyone. I'll keep a close eye on it then if it is likely going to be prone to infection. On a side note, I'm honestly pretty amazed with Toby. If there was ever a cat "worthy" of adoption, it would be him. I have never seen a cat who is so kind and altruistic towards other cats. He...

Usually its feline acne if its under the chin. My abby has dark sores on/under his chin, but that looks too big to be regular acne. It might be cystic, which would be larger than regular feline acne. I'd avoid getting any kind of steroid shots though because it likely wouldnt help for a...

Thank you. I'll keep an eye on it, he's mostly just been sleeping since yesterday. If it is still red/swollen in a couple days or if it gets bigger/worse i'll take him in for some shots or antibiotics. Do you think a dog bite could cause that kind of wound? It looks too big and oddly placed for...

Also please let me know if this wound could actually be serious and if i should get it treated by a vet. I'm not an expert.

Hello, I have adopted two stray/feral cats on my porch who have been living comfortably for a few years now. The first one, Toby, is probably 6 years old or so, and must certainly have been a lost/runaway because he is neutered and has many domesticated characteristics. The problem is many...