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I don't agree with that. I think the vet is not taking into account that your girl is not being bred when she does go into heat. If a cat is bred when she goes into heat-yes then the chance is low. But if she's not bred then the chance is much, much higher! I'd get a second opinion and ask specific questions.Originally Posted by lizch6699
I just got back from the vets and he informed me that cats don't get pyro as often as it's made out to be. He said usually only 2-3% of the time in unspayed cats. So I think I may just leave her unfixed for now and hope for the best. He also said I can get a device called a feline ovulation device from petco instead of buying another catSo I think i'll attempt that first lol
I agree. From what I've seen on the breeders association its sooo common. Breeders don't take chances if they skip a few heats, some breeders claim its a guaranteed infection.Originally Posted by bengalbabe
I don't agree with that. I think the vet is not taking into account that your girl is not being bred when she does go into heat. If a cat is bred when she goes into heat-yes then the chance is low. But if she's not bred then the chance is much, much higher! I'd get a second opinion and ask specific questions.
I've never heard of that device but i'll have to check that out! It sounds interesting.
No the Q-tipping is what I mentioned. She says her vet says that you can get some sort of contraceptive from petco.Originally Posted by SolarityBengals
I agree. From what I've seen on the breeders association its sooo common. Breeders don't take chances if they skip a few heats, some breeders claim its a guaranteed infection.
Wasn't she referring to a q-tip? Maybe I missed something reading through teh threads.
Ahhh ok.Originally Posted by bengalbabe
No the Q-tipping is what I mentioned. She says her vet says that you can get some sort of contraceptive from petco.
Originally Posted by semiferal
I would highly, highly doubt that you can get an effective and safe contraceptive from Petco considering that you cannot even get a safe and effective flea or worm treatment from Petco.
I agree with the others. You need a second opinion, and again, a consultation with a cardiologist so you know exactly what the situation is with her heart. Right now all you know is that there is a murmur which is a symptom, not a disease.
your being a good owner... I know how life is when$$ is tight... do you have a vet school nearby?? sometimes they have specialists at resuced prices( they may still be inschool )Originally Posted by lizch6699
It's not a contraceptive at all. What it is is a ovulation device. When the cat goes into heat it used to cause the cat to ovulate which will reduce her heat to a few days instead of a week and it will reduce her chances of getting pyo. I really can't afford a cardiologist (poor college student) and I don't think he's going to be able to tell me much other than exactly what is going on with her heart, he's not going to be able to do anything about it. I don't want people to start bashing me about not being a good owner, because I am and never hesitate to bring my pets to the vet but I just don't think that's the best option for me or her.
No violence here. It wasn't the boyfriends mom it was the mom's boyfriend.Originally Posted by Spitfire
Throw your boyfriend's mum into walls. That'll teach her not to throw cats into them!
LOL- I got it wrong too I guess. Well, at least it wasn't the mom.Originally Posted by lizch6699
Lol it was the boyfriends moms friend, yea it gets a little confusingAnd if he weren't 7 foot tall and 300 pounds I would :-D