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Results for Brisco's blood work came back today and all seems mostly normal, except for some elevated ALP levels which indicate a possible liver issue, but could also be stress or him not eating as much as he used to previously. The vet asked me if I would be willing to wait another month before...

Too Brisco to the vet today and they took blood samples for testing before neutering him. He was quiet and lovable at the vet's office; I even got to pet him for the first time since he first attacked me a month ago, and they were picking him up without any complaints. Once I got him home, I let...

I am most definitely getting him neutered. He is 8 years old, it should have been done by his previous owner a long time ago. Then again, she was about 79-80 years old when she had him as a kitten, so she may not have had the mobility/resources to do so, so I cannot really hold that against her...

I think he is not meant to be in a home with another cat. As I said earlier, I am going to have him neutered anyway as he is in my care and should have been fixed by his previous owner long ago. I think Brisco is seeing ME as a rival cat. His behavior is more aggressive than fearful. When I...

Just a quick update on Brisco. He is scheduled for a vet visit this weekend to be neutered. I was "lucky" enough to seemingly try and book an appointment during a busy period, so no vet would see me during the hours I was free, until now. I purchased a Feliway diffuser 2 weeks ago and it has...

I am torn between the idea of keeping him and finding a better home for him. He's an adorable little guy, and he seems like he really, really wants to be loved. He is so talkative and cute. My gut is just telling me that, after a month now in a quiet, calm room by himself, getting used to my...

*sigh* Brisco strikes again. I took to wearing some neoprene gardening gloves when I visit him. Just now, I visited him and let my hang down, far from him, as an invitation to come and say hello. He was siting a few feet away, ears and whiskers forward and relaxed, lazy eye blinks and purring...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I didn't get him neutered right off because I wanted to give him a bit of time to settle before I whisked him off to the vet's. He was already distraught at being taken out of his home and uprooted the way he was. Unfortunately, the biting incidents took place in...

Hi all, I am having issues with a new addition to my home. I called and arranged to meet with the owner of an 8 year old intact male Tom named Brisco, who belonged to an 87 year old lady who could no longer care for him. Unfortunately, after a few weeks, Brisco is forcing me to consider giving...

Well the vet's assistant finally called back after a few days; she said they had spoken to one of the vets onsite and decided that, since Stinker had gotten 4 days worth of antibiotics at the clinic and another 4 days or so with me at home- and since I was able to confirm that he was eating like...

Thanks Jezahb! My conclusion regarding the whole debacle with Stinker is that yes, the vets had some reason to think it was FIP...but it could have been so many other things, and although I'm not a vet I see no rhyme or reason to how they were trying to determine it. It should have been "It...

Oh yes, other than the supernaturalresistance to receiving the pills, he's back to being the little ball of fur blur he always was.  He eats a lot, drinks normally, graces the litterbox normally, runs after everyone else in the house...and sleeps lots. Normal Stinker! I always groan whenever I...

I called the clinic and they are going to have the vet's assistant (vet is on vacation) call me tomorrow about all this. I mentionned that liquids wouldn't be an option either, as the main issue with Stinker is his complete unwillingness to be picked up, or held. I've had him only since...

He is doing ok, except that now, after about a week home, I have to admit defeat with regards to giving him his antibiotics. Out of 12 doses he should have received since he came home last Tuesday, I've managed to give him 5...and now, I have simply given up trying any further. -He won't eat it...

Sooooooooooooo sorry about Muffin!!! I just recently had a bit of a battle with one of my kitties and I can relate so very much. I would save them all if I could! :( No matter what, keep in mind that Muffin knows, *knows* you are doing everything you can. Our little ones are so...