I adopted my kitty two weeks ago, and we had our first vet appointment yesterday. The vet and assistant were both very nice, but left me with some unanswered questions...
First of all, she has a tapeworm. So, she got a pill for that, and they also gave her a Paradyne treament. I asked if she was underweight and if I should change her diet, since she's lost a couple of ounces in less than a month. Their response was just that if she has someone eating on her on the inside, that will happen.
My questions are:
1. They suggested I bring in a fecal sample in three weeks to make sure she's all good. Is that necessary? Also, it's $60 at my vet (VCA hospital), but only $20 at the Petco clinics we have in my town....if I get it, which should I go to? (For those who may have seen my earlier posts on microchipping, I decided to just go ahead and get her microchipped at the vet for $40 and the registration was free - so i didn't go to Petco for that).
2. The vet recommended regular Paradyne treatments. She's a completely indoor cat, and only animal in my household (save for a betta fish, lol). Is it necessary for her to have a monthly treatment, and what should I give her if so?
3. She's a DLH, and as of yesterday weighs 8lb 12oz. She's has a long body, and looots of fur. I can clearly feel her shoulder bones, ribs, etc though, and she just feels very skinny to me, but I'm also used to very large overweight cats haha. How do i determine what a healthy weight for her would be?
First of all, she has a tapeworm. So, she got a pill for that, and they also gave her a Paradyne treament. I asked if she was underweight and if I should change her diet, since she's lost a couple of ounces in less than a month. Their response was just that if she has someone eating on her on the inside, that will happen.
My questions are:
1. They suggested I bring in a fecal sample in three weeks to make sure she's all good. Is that necessary? Also, it's $60 at my vet (VCA hospital), but only $20 at the Petco clinics we have in my town....if I get it, which should I go to? (For those who may have seen my earlier posts on microchipping, I decided to just go ahead and get her microchipped at the vet for $40 and the registration was free - so i didn't go to Petco for that).
2. The vet recommended regular Paradyne treatments. She's a completely indoor cat, and only animal in my household (save for a betta fish, lol). Is it necessary for her to have a monthly treatment, and what should I give her if so?
3. She's a DLH, and as of yesterday weighs 8lb 12oz. She's has a long body, and looots of fur. I can clearly feel her shoulder bones, ribs, etc though, and she just feels very skinny to me, but I'm also used to very large overweight cats haha. How do i determine what a healthy weight for her would be?