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    Cat with Scabby Ears

    She probably has an ear infection...but since you just took her to the vet, the vet should have picked up on that. Did he examine her ears? One of the cats I take care of had the same symptoms..and when I looked in her ears, could see a lot of dark guckie stuff...so d uring her vet check up...
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    Ok, it's official. My cat is fat.

    Hello First of all...just wanted to say..what a handsome boy..it seems Shelly has a long lost twin brother. Regarding increasing his exercise...Have you tried different toys with simba? I'm sure you have...but I know over the years I've bought so many creative cat toys (including a laser)...
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    Thyroid Condition: all feedback appreciated

    Hello xocats Thank you for your post.I just left a message for the vet to call me directly. I appreciate your comments ....it's not that i think i'm the only one that really cares ...as I might be a bit overzealous since i'm relatively new to volunteering there but knowing myself, even if i...
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    Very Baffled about 7 month old kitty

    I have not experienced anything like that w/ my cat but am wondering if the vet suggested possible food or household product allergies? The lumps you describe, are they under the skin or perhaps they're really hives? The fact that you mentioned his eye puffing closed made me think of allergies...
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    Thyroid Condition: all feedback appreciated

    Thank you for your input. I didnt think the pills where that costly..the person who took dusty for his check up said $25/month and if we find a lower price on petmeds, then the vet will match it. I think add'l expenses are the periodic blood tests that will be required once he goes on the med...
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    Thyroid Condition: all feedback appreciated

    Hello I'm new to catsite. I have 1 cat and take care of 2 others who live at a farm by my house. The farm is a historic landmark in my town and run by a handful of volunteers. One of the farm cats , Dusty, shows signs of a thyroid condition. He's painfully skinny despite having a huge...
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    Hello

    I'm new and so glad to have found this site. I have a lovely short haired brown tabby named Shelly......or as my username implies..she has me. She's a frisky 12 year old who is very spoiled yet sweet...although not to other cats. Hence, she's an only-cat. I do take care of two other cats named...
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