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    when a cat pulls out a nail

    thank you Orange and White for your response, I called my vet and have an appt for Friday morning. Will follow up after the visit. Joan
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    when a cat pulls out a nail

    one morning last week my two cats were doing their early morning chasing each other routine when I saw blood on the floor.  I determined which cat was bleeding; it was from  what appeared to be a nail pulled out. I rinsed out the area and the bleeding stopped. My question is this: the paw is not...
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    HELP !! probable ear infection, need to call vet Monday for appt, my buddy is in a nasty mood,and ca

    Hi from Joan on this Sunday morning. I would like some feedback/recommendation until my vet's office opens. I took my cat to the vet last thursday for her ear condition which turned out to be an ear infection (no mites found) ears cleaner, shot given, and prescription for Mometamax 15 gm I...
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    HELP !! probable ear infection, need to call vet Monday for appt, my buddy is in a nasty mood,and ca

    I understand; I've had cats for years, but never under present circumstances.
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    HELP !! probable ear infection, need to call vet Monday for appt, my buddy is in a nasty mood,and ca

    Had your cat gone 5 years without the use of a carrier?
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    HELP !! probable ear infection, need to call vet Monday for appt, my buddy is in a nasty mood,and ca

    thanks to all who gave advise. Made an appt with my vet for Jan 12. They suggested using a pillowcase to get her in the carrier so she won't see it coming; bad enough sometimes to get a healthy cat in a carrier let alone one who is over 5 years old, who is not feeling well, and never been in...
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    HELP !! probable ear infection, need to call vet Monday for appt, my buddy is in a nasty mood,and ca

    My cat Cande is approx. 5 yrs old. I have had her almost a year, and over two days she is shaking her head, flicking her ears, scratching and making sounds she is not happy, and not feeling well. I did manage to get a few warm drops of olive oil in her ears, but she is in a back up and leave me...
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    Flaky skin

    thanks so much !!
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    Flaky skin

    thanks again.  will do..
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    Flaky skin

    thank you so much for  the informative advise.  Because she is finicky I have taken to giving her a small portion of salmon every day to add necessary good oil to her diet. She also tolerates an occasional sponge bath of oatmeal shampoo for cats, that gives her relief from itchiness. When I...
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    Flaky skin

    the new addition to my home is Candee approx. 5 yrs old. she is a Calico, and a nervous one, but in the 2 months I have had her she is making good progress, but she came with dermatitis. I can't take her to the vet yet, and want to know if anyone knows of a home remedy or OTC product that  may...
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    what is a cauliflower ear and what care is needed for it

    thanks. I plan on having a conversation with the former owner..
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    Older cat demencia ?

    I was cat talking yesterday  to my sister who lives in  So. Carolina. She has an indoor cat named Whiskers who is 17 years old. The cat  is now demonstrating behavior unlike her "normal" self, such as crying out while she is sound asleep, running and jumping on tables and counters. The crying...
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    Jealousy causing negative behavior

    thanks so much. Joan
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