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I've heard that males are supposed to be more cuddly but I'm not convinced. My boy is a brat and while he has his sweet moments he can also be a little monster!

First of all, you are allowed to rehome them. If you feel like you rushed in and aren't ready and need more time to heal, you aren't doing anything wrong by finding them a new home. Everyone mourns differently; for some they can open their hearts immediately to a new pet, for others, it may take...

Mine is very fearful and becomes very aggressive, even toward me. My vet is really good about it though, and does what she can to take it at his pace using lots of Feliway and treats.

My concern would be mastitis (infection); there are other possible explanations, but that's my first thought in a lactating cat. She would need to see a vet, who would be the only one who can diagnose this and it would need to be treated if it is.

I was told some prescription dental diets are formulated not so much to chew but so the tooth goes through the kibble centre, and they're made with ingredients that promote oral health. I actually have no idea how true that is, but maybe your vet knows or has more info? I know that more and...

As far as I'm aware they haven't been making claims that the lack of grains is the problem (although no doubt some websites make that claim :ohwell:). I believe that article I linked specifically points to legumes (like you mentioned with peas). I personally have only seen articles stating that...

I think vets are just working with what they have. There's a wariness for anything that doesn't have evidence (especially when you factor in their professional status on the line). Just as an example: a major concern right now is that current evidence is showing that grain-free diets are making...

For yourself, the important thing is to wash your hands whenever you handle him! Good hygiene is usually enough to keep it at bay for most healthy adults. If you want to go the extra mile, you can wear disposable gloves when handling him until it clears up. Also, no kisses until it's gone, which...

Dry or canned really doesn't matter as long as it's complete! It should say that it meets AAFCO requirements for adult maintenance (assuming he doesn't need to lose weight) For your allergies, I doubt it's the food unless you are allergic to one of the ingredients. Cats are actually a super...

When I google weak back legs in cats I come across this article. I would ask your vet their thoughts on the potential for circulatory disturbances and kidney disease if this hasn't already been discussed and ruled out. The best you can do is continue seeing the vet, hopefully, they can figure...

I suggest you take him into the vet. There are actually a lot of diseases that have alopecia (hair loss) as a symptom, which vary in severity, and some of which can be contagious to people.

Is it just wet food? If he's still eating kibble, then it's possible it's just preferential, but if he's completely off food or usually is really excited about wet food and suddenly isn't then a drop into the vet is probably the best option.

Are they a cat-specific vet? If not is there one in your area? Cat specific clinics usually have vets and technicians that are much more skilled at medicating cats and they can sometimes have some great tips for owners. Of course, cats are notorious for being difficult to medicate, so she may...

Have you asked your vet if they have any tips for medicating her?

So you say after two days she stopped limping...did you stop giving her the antibiotics after the second day? Or was it just the one shot rather than a daily treatment?