Recent Content by laurie g

Thanks for the advice. I had no idea there were chewy sticks for kitties. I don't think it's teething. He's two years old. He's also not very little anymore. I named him that because he could fit in the palm of my hand for a long time. Now he's huge! It's like naming a fat guy Tiny.

I was wondering if anyone else has this kind of problem with their furbabies. My cat, who I raised from a newborn, has this obsession with chewing on things. He obsessively chews on any and all straws (only my straws) on any drinking cup I bring in from the outside. I set the cup down, turn my...

Great news all! After some intense iv cortisone and antibiotic therapy, Martha is doing really well. She worried us because she didn't eat for a long while, but she had enough fight in her to sink her right front paw in my face. She hates getting meds. It hurt like heck, but I was actually...

I took her to my regular vet. They gave her a steroid shot and iv antibiotics. She's a bit sleepy right now, but they said the worst was over. The vet said she'd be sick for up to a month, until her lungs and throat completely heal. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the help. Laurie G

My kitten, an 8 month old, was bitten by what we believe to be a black widow. She showed all the symptoms Saturday morning. Took her to the vet and he gave her a shot and some meds and sent us home. She drooled and had labored breathing for two days. She only stopped the profuse drooling...