Recent Content by pattiw

Ohh, ok got it....That makes sense, I guess I just wasn't thinking that as pet owners not only do we have to see specialists for ourselves, but also for each area of care our pets need. Although obviously most of us use our vet for all of our pets lifelong medical care unless a very specific...

I totally get the budget, we lived check to check basically while my husband was in the military and we were raising 3 kids. Its only been a short time, since his retirement and its just us, that things have loosened up a little. Good for you for going back to school, best of luck! And hey, I...

Hi, I'm curious why you said vets have little knowledge abt cat nutrition and dental care?? They ARE the one's who SHOULD be very knowledgeable in both. If not them then who?

Hello, where are you located in Georgia? Thank you for giving me your thoughts on this, its very mind boggling. Before I lost Oliver to 2 diff diseases, I've just fed my cats Fancy Feast wet, and 9 Lives Dry and called it a day. And maybe all the varied opinions abt which type of food and grain...

Wow, there are as many opinions about what, when, and how much to feed kittens/cats as "Carter's Has Pills"! Haha, I have never used that saying before by the way but it just popped into my mind after reading these posts. I came here for advice as everyone did because I found so much great info...

Hello, I'm new to this site as well as new to this illness as you are. My four legged baby is a male cat who adopted us abt 7 years ago and he means the world to my husband and I. He was diagnosed with megacolon by an xray and already has been sedated and cleaned out 2times,as well as several...

Hello,can you please tell me where you found the child sized glycerin suppositories?

hello, I'm reading your posts and it seems like you have a lot of experience with megacolon(,unfortunately), I'm reading a lot about Miralax versus lactulose and seeing Cisapride mentioned. I'm confused, very confused! We're new to this as of 2 weeks ago and my cat has motility prob so he's not...

I am in the beginning of what will prob be a lifetime battle with megacolon. My buddy is 7ish, a big (18pd)male. He's my life and his misery is breaking my heart. In two weeks he's had an xray to diagnose, several enemas, sedation and manual clean out twice. He's been on lactulose since day one...