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I can't say for sure why but my cats sneezing cleared up using Baytril after having the problem for years ( not sure why they didn't try it sooner, it's a common antibiotic to use for respiratory problems.) It comes back now and then to some degree but the Baytril worked a treat. Prior to that...

Thanks for posting your findings here. My cat is still sneezing badly! The vets won't give him anymore antibiotics because they are scared of creating a super bug by using the antibiotics for so long, even though they stop the sneezing completely. They have no other solution for me and it is...

The grass always seems greener on the other side but i can assure you that almost all cats end up costing thousands in vet bills. If i could get the money back i have spent on vets i think i could probably buy another house,lol. The thing is though, it is totally worth it. Money could not be...

That is very interesting. Any idea why your vet thought he would not respond to a prescription diet? As far as i am aware there are 2 main causes for bladder crystals. Both of them involve the PH levels in the urine and one is far far more common than the other. In both cases a diet that...

Indeed. People can suck. One of my cats is from a friend of mine who just decided she didn't like this cat anymore. I was living with her at the time and i came home one day from work and asked where the cat was. She said she had given her to a shelter. I was shocked. As i was living in her...

You are correct with the protein. The reason it needs to be reduced is that it is hard for the body to process it. You are also right in that they need to get enough to sustain muscle mass. I have not dealt with kidney failure in an animal personally but i would think that finding that correct...

Clavamox is definitely available in pill form. Im not sure about the other 2. My cat also drinks water from a syringe(he just prefers it :)) but that makes giving pills super easy. You just pop the pill in their mouth as far back as possible and then squirt in a bit of water in and they will...

Diet is the best thing you can do for your kitties kidneys. There are many different options available but i assume the one you are already feeding him is designed for this condition. There is a lot of good information online as it is a common issue, especially with older cats. Il try to add a...

Wow. A troll on a cat help site. You really are bored huh. FYL:lol:

I agree. Any strange bumps like this need to be examined by a professional. There is just no way to tell whats going on via pics.

Often it is not obvious what is going on at first. Many symptoms can match many different issues. Just like when you visit your GP your vet will make an educated guess. Often they will try the cheapest options first for your benefit and move to other options if symptoms persist. However, in...

Aww. Your poor baby :( It really sucks when they are in pain and there is not much you can do. At least it is good news that everything is normal. I hope he starts to feel better soon. I guess if someone chopped my willy off id let them know i wasn't happy to :lol: Luckily he has a great...

It is hard to say exactly what is going on. It could just be side effects from the op. It could be that every time he pee's it hurts at the moment which means he will associate where ever he went with pain and not want to go in that spot again. As i mentioned earlier, The op does not fix the...

Good to hear he is doing well and good luck with the recovery. :wavey:

Possibly the only side effect is that you will have to clean him up yourself now and then and just ensure the area is clean. My cats personality didn't change however he does fear the vet visit more :p As i was saying previously though, the surgery helps to stop blockages but it won't get rid...

Talk to him about whether this op will solve his problem or just mean that he won't get blocked. As far as i can tell you will still have to look in to some sort of diet change anyway. The Operation will stop blockages from happening but if your cat gets crystals after the op it will still be...

This is why i ended up with the method i currently use. At first i changed my guy to solely wet prescription diet food. It worked but the cost was high. It was $35 per week roughly. Eventually over time i tested different things. I was reluctant to try dry food, even though it was designed for...

I agree with you for the most part. Adding more water to the diet helps tremendously however it is maintaining the correct PH balance that is important. While i would also suggest switching to wet food and even adding water to that wet food if your cat will eat it, that won't necessarily fix the...

After the first blockage i watched him carefully. Obviously when he was completely blocked he was acting distressed so that one was easy but post op i simply checked him after each urination. The crystals are visible, they look like sand and so if i noticed any sign of them i gave him the A.C.V...

My cat has had a perineal urethrostomy after having numerous bad blockages. It wasn't until after the operation that i learned about special diets that keep it in check. If i were you i would do a few things before getting the op. Firstly, get your hands on some food designed for this issue. My...