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__________________ If I do want to post a link in my siggie do I need to have a certain number of posts to do that? I have enough posts to allow a signature, but when I try to post a link it says that BB code for URL is not allowed.

Believe it or not, a UTI is actually fairly uncommon in cats. The most common reason for blood in the urine of a female cat is interstitial cystitis. There are a few different treatments available. Sometimes it will go away on its own after a few days but I always recommend a vet visit right...

There aren't too many cats that will stay still that long for a cold compress! While it will help, if you can't do it it's likely not a big deal. Cats heal extremely well from orthopedic procedures, especially a FHO. Hope all goes well! Dr. Marie.

I would agree that there is no risk to the cat once it is fixed!

Hiccups are usually nothing to worry about!

I would agree that a vet visit is necessary. Small bumps could be an allergy to fleas, medicine or possibly food or it could be a pyoderma which is a skin infection. If it is an allergy to the food often just stopping the food isn't enough. If the cat is really uncomfortable she may need...

When I was little my parents gave me one of those toys that was a paddle with a ball attached by an elastic. I was being a little mean to the cat and chasing her with the toy. Well, somehow the elastic got caught around her leg and the paddle kept hitting her in the behind. She freaked out...

Excellent! Thanks for the welcome guys! Looking forward to meeting you! Dr. Marie

Hi guys, I'd love to join your forum, but I just want to make sure that I will be welcome before I start jumping in the conversations. I would like to give my input on issues as a veterinarian. I would also like to have a link to a couple of my websites in my signature. Is that ok? I don't...