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Cool. Now that you mention it, last time we saw the vet he did mention Tramadol but we didn't go into detail. 

Would you think she needs to be on some sort of non-constipating supplement/medicine if she is prescribed the opioids? I could tell the Buprenorphine was the issue when it came to her hard stool that wouldn't come out all the way because she's never had any issues going to the bathroom in her 12...

Thanks! We have a heating pad I've been utilizing and she seems comforted by it but she doesn't seem to want to use it consistently. I'll check out those Supplements, I've never heard of them. 

I read a little bit about Tramadol, is that something you have to administer with another medication?

Thanks! I'll check it out. I'm compiling a list of questions. She's never had kidney issues before, she's a pretty hearty cat - she just has the arthritis issues. 

Hello All,  My 12 year old female cat will be getting a visit from the vet on Monday to start the process of pain management for Arthritis and Stiffness. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions I could ask my vet or if you have knowledge of the pros/cons of some treatments?  I...

I have a questions concerning my cat's raw diet and his history with blocking / struvite crystals.  The cat is male, 5 years old, overall good health but was the runt of the litter and has a small bladder. Murphy's been on a raw diet since January and I use the Feline-Nutrition Recipe and make...

Yeah, I can't give pills to the tiger cat, liquid is even really difficult but since the Paxil quarters are so small they fit in a treat and he just eats it no problem. The Orijen treats are soft yet dry and the denseness of them holds the pill, I just gently push it in. I order all my supplies...

You're welcome. I would still suggest you try the Prozac. Medicine is different for all cats and Paxil just worked better for mine. Plus, the vet may want you to try it to see if it works before trying an alternative.  As for the Paxil pills, it's a quarter so it's so so tiny. I shove it in...

The vet never suggested Valium to me, it was either Paxil or Prozac. We thought the Paxil wasn't working so we tried prozac and that zonked him out like no other so we went back to Paxil and it's been fine ever since. He's going to have to be on it for life. Paxil is this tiny yellow pill which...

Hi krystal,  I wanted to chime in about your bullying cat and the other two being terrorized. I had that problem with my tiger cat who was attacking (severely at times) my older female. Once I discovered that he was digging his claws into her and hurting her I took him to the vet for a blood...

I use the diffuser Feliway religiously in my house, it has helped tensions in my 3 cat household and I've noticed a difference if I run out and am waiting to get more. However, Feliway Spray has never worked for me. I just used it two weeks ago to help my cat when we took him to the vet and it...

Don't worry, I didn't think you were steering me away from the vet! I take your stance as well however I'm extra cautious with Murphy the FLUTD cat because he blocked three years ago and almost died, not to mention costing us $1200 at the emergency vet. I don't want him to have to go through...

Thanks for those links about the coconut oil, I find both very compelling!  I really appreciate all the help you've given me, you're the cat guru! 

That calculator is great, thank you!  Do you think the psyllium is too much fiber for him? I don't know why I didn't think of that myself. My next batch I will leave it out. Until I get my next HT shipment, hopefully by Tuesday the 3rd barring no weather issues, I'm going to be feeding him a...

Thank you so much! I will definitely check out the priobiotics. Does Forti-Flora count? I have some of that on hand, I'd have to check the expiration date though - unless it's still ok to use otherwise. I'm still really puzzled about what caused him to get sick.  [Speaking of: does brown on...

Didn't see how to edit my post so I'm replying to myself in case someone else would find this helpful.  Update: Was able to get an appt at the Vet's office and the doctor who saw him thinks it was a buildup of bacteria due to stomach noises, gas, etc. Murphy was prescribed an antibiotic and...

My cats have been on raw (and occasionally Primal) for a few weeks now and it's been a smooth transition until now. One of my cats, Murphy, threw up and passed a 70/30 soft stool that smell like he was on commercial food. What they ate for dinner around 630p was Primal Chicken & Salmon, a flavor...

Thank you so much for the response! I really appreciate it!  For the whole rabbit grind you mentioned - is that what's listed on their site that includes the fur and everything? I got the rabbit that's just bone/organs and 2 out of 3 cats really liked it. I am a bit concerned with all the bone...

Hi everyone!  My cats have been on raw for a few weeks now and I buy my meat from Hare Today: both the chicken mix and rabbit mix with organs and bones and add my own supplements (eggs, taurine, vitamin E, B, Fish Oil lite salt and psyllium husk powder). I'm finding one of my cats (who has had...