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And Sanglupus, you too, how's your kitty?

I can certainly understand the worry that comes with this diagnosis...there really is very little literature about this extremely rare disease. I posted quite a while ago and my kitty, Hercules, and just wanted to let everyone know that she has been doing well with this condition! I manage a...

Hi there, I thought long and hard about hydroxyurea and decided against it only because it is a teratogen (known to cause birth defects). I'm still a young woman and intend on having children so my vet was very hesitant to even suggest the medication. Hydroxyurea is really the only medication...

Dry foods are actually heated under an intense level of heat to kill bacteria; this is the problem with raw diets. I've actually visited a Royal Canin plant and have seen the testing first-hand. Unfortunately, I have seen people develop salmonella poisoning due to feeding their animals raw diets...

"Second votes for a cone and colloidal silver!" Third vote!! The silver works better than you'll imagine. The cone avoids further trauma to the healing area. Excellent recommendations!!

Very rough disease to treat and, unfortunately, expensive. Cisapride is an excellent medication, which may help regulate bowel movements but it is very expensive and usually has to be compounded by a pharmacy. Also, get on a high-fiber diet and try and get more fluids into your feline (wet...

We obviously have an active immune system. The most likely explanation is infection. Has your vet done a urinalysis?? 

Raw?? No, no, no, no! That is not a reasonable suggestion. Please do not go the raw route. Raw diets contain salmonella and if your friend cuddles their cat, they are at risk of getting salmonella poisoning. I work at a vet clinic and have seen this happen on numerous occasions.  Stick with C/D...

This isn't as devastating as you're probably thinking. It is something that you certainly want to treat with medication. I would also suggest that you look into a new diet - Prescription Hills Y/D. I have a lot of cats with thyroid disease on this diet and it often eliminates the need for...

I noticed that you have changed diets on a couple of occasions. This could absolutely cause diarrhea. Stick to a diet that is GI supportive and, like other posts have said, ensure that you have your kitty's stool tested for the appropriate parasites. Someone mentioned a raw food diet - I...

Hello! I have worked at a veterinary clinic for years and have 2 cats; one of which has just been diagnosed as having primary Polycythemia Vera. This condition is either primary (caused by a genetic mutation) or secondary (caused by "something" else). Red blood cells will elevate when your...