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Do we really need to isolate the animal for 72hrs after administration? How long npo does the animal need to be before and after pill is given? What has been your experience with it?

My elderly cat, Pippin, had something similar. A long term slight sniffle from one nostril that did not resolve, then sudden bleeding from both that nostril and the adjacent tear duct with swelling under the eye. The vet thought it could be a tooth abscess, which would be confirmed if it responded ...

Thank you. I am sorry for doubting you earlier, the spammer who has been removed just made 4 posts look very suspicious. I see what you mean, but I'm puzzled as to the vet's confusion between an abscess and a tumour, even if it is mostly internal. I guess it would be easy for a cat to inhale someth...

If this is a genuine post, what treatment has been offered by the vet (if any) or further investigations (if any)? The treatment of an abcess is usually relatively simple and the cat would have been given some kind of antibiotic for a start, as the standard is to go for a the least invasive and exp...

Story time! Merlin is the oldest at 14 (will be 15 in March). Has been getting Prednisolone treatment for bowl inflammation for a few months successfully. He is physically strong and active and has been like a brother to me since my family adopted him when I was in middle school. Past month he has b...