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Ugh! So sorry! Cuddles to Leopold. I don't even know him but your description of him drooling around food....poor thing I could cry! It's definitely spider season, at least around here, and I have been keeping my eyes peeled. Whenever I see my cat looking intently, I get up immediately -- 9/10...

Check your vet's--my current vet carries Wellness and it's a huge hit here wit all 5 cats. I get both the 3oz and the larger depending on the feeding schedule. Purina Pro Plan has 3oz ( I don't believe they are involved in any recall at this point???) and I know some of the varieties (turkey &...

Gosh I haven't worked in a vet setting for 5 yrs now but I dont' think there is a conclusive test? It might be a diagnosis made by ruling out others (and going with the differentials It's one of those 'zebra' diagnoses....usually found by surprise and by elimination. And CA mimics so many other...

What about Candida? Yeast overgrowth (candida albicans). Not as common in cats but they are still susceptable Symptoms include but not limited to: * Itchy, inflamed skin * Smelly, itchy ears * Rubbing the face or muzzle on floors & furniture * Recurring ear infections *...

hah! Funny stuff. I was talking about this as an off-topic a few weeks back. Of my 5, 2 of my cats emerge from their boxes, post poop, like a bat out of hell. Kowe (female) races down the stairs (hardwood) and skids at the bottom, practically crashing into the fridge. Cat-chirping the whole...

There was another thread recently, and therein dwells my novel of a reply http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=123968 Congrats

ladycat~ Meds suck, no doubt. But when it comes down to the wire and a pet parent is thinking terrible thoughts, meds can often save everyone's sanity. Talk to your vet. Many meds have already been listed. Fluoxetine (generic prozac) has been a godsend for many, many pet families. Quite...

Here is a thread about Feliway: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...hlight=feliway Spraying is an .... interesting behavior. Your cat is definitely telling you something (or, more precisely, telling another cat something) You have to tackle it with a whole approach. It can be a one time...

linus4lola~ It sounds like you know what you want and have a good plan of action! It definitely can take some creativity and perseverance There is a thread with some raw feeding info/tips ( I dont' raw feed but I never say never either ) http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=117420

I had to laugh remembering my inlaws' German Shephard. My MIL actually homecooked for her a lot of the time. Tasha *never* refused a homecooked plate of food. Licked her bowls clean. There was one time where Tash was on some med, I forget what now. But no one thought it would be big deal...

Beandip mentioned a great analogy about cats and dry food/people and crackers (for oral care). Also, many cats don't 'crunch' up dry food as it would ideally be to get that cleaning friction. Many cats actually swallow kibble whole. So that benefit can be lost on a good % of cats. I like to...

Reminder about the whole 'human grade' misnomer with regard to pet food (I am linking from Timberwolf Organics --Serengetti cat food-- site) http://timberwolforganics.com/s.nl/it.I/id.8/.f ""Made with only 100% human grade ingredients." One quick way to determine if this is not true (other...

Ok, I skimmed the replies and I think it's all been covered. But I have to reiterate how great the Pill Pockets are. I have seen the most stubborn pets chow those down and look for more. They are especially a lifesaver if you are on chronic/daily meds. If the pill is larger, do sections. You...

I thought I'd have the only cat coffee conoisseur (that looks terribly misspelled) but I just read Beandip's post My Roo has FOREVER dipped his paws in my coffee, then proceeds to lick his paw clean. Over. And. Over. He doesn't come near it when it's just poured and hot -- smart lil guy

Ahh ok. Just thinking out loud for you and Raj Sounds like you and your vet are as on top of this as best as you can be. True about hair loss pattern = food allergy (usually textbook). We need a "House" like vet-doc for these cases I am interested to know what the final is on this!

That's awesome My neighbor (at our last residence) has 8 cats. She grew many different varieties of safe, edible/chewable cat grasses/herbs. Gosh she had one that smelled SOOO good...I forget what it was now....But they all grew like crazy! They spread under her fence and were all along my...

Hmmmm. You're probably right about allergies. Has *anything* at all made her nervous or anxiety prone in recent months? I know you said Raj is so happy and affectionate, but with all the scratching one can't help but think of an OCD-type manifestation. That leads to trying meds, of course...

Yikes. I didnt' realize which Hill's script diet and what ingredients were involved -- I don't blame you there.Plus your vet didn't even carry it so -bah. You are definitely working this though intelligently. Your patience amazes me Did the vet have NO other suggestions other than the IVD...

ALthough I could have sworn I saw something about exact fertilizing info, I have also seen that report and others that are 'cloudy' in origins. I don't know if we can get actual facts with regard to when/how/who/ and for what purpose. I think it's an issue that overlapped itself over time...

*nodding* This is a HUGE distinction and changes the entire issue. (the whole grain being fertilized) Another worry My cats have pretty easily transitioned to low grain (whole only) and some no grain foods. I should be able to make the entire switch.... That death toll # is horrific...