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Hi all – We were recommended to start supplementing Russell with fish oil for his heart health and joints (early HCM and moderate arthritis). The cardiologist wrote: “Begin fish oil supplements (omega-3 fatty acids) at approximately EPA ~275mg and DHA ~175mg total per day. Start at ½ the dose...

Has anyone given gabapentin to a cat with heart disease? I'd like to try it on my Russell before he goes in for an echocardiogram on Tuesday (for suspected heart disease), but am nervous about sedating him and would love to hear others' experiences, good or bad, about using it on their heart...

We just got our 13-year old Russell's blood test results. The good news is kidney, liver, glucose, thyroid, etc., are all fantastic - like a healthy young cat. The alarming news is his BNP - Cardiopet proBNP (Feline) - was extremely elevated. It's literally off the charts (there's a red arrow...

Please help - We took Russell in for a routine blood test today - he hasn't had one in several years and we thought it would be a good idea since he's about 13. He was perfectly happy, healthy, cheerful before we took him in. When he came out of the vet, he was severely stressed, had expressed...

Hi - I'm writing about a family member's cat who has suddenly become very ill. A few days ago, Danno overnight became very withdrawn - he's normally extremely sociable, sweet, and affectionate - and has become very lethargic. Oddly, he's eating very well, and when he does get up from his cat...

Hi all - I'm new to posting, though I've used this site for reference many times. My sweet boy, Russell, has some new pain/stiffness in one of his back legs and, based on the good reviews I've read, I'd like to try giving him some Dasuquin sprinkle capsules for cats to see if that helps. I've...