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by Sandra b
Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pancreatitis - anxiety and worry for my boy
Replies: 21
Views: 1459

Re: Pancreatitis - anxiety and worry for my boy

Hi there, I’m really sorry to hear a chonk has pancreatitis and I really hope he recovers. I had experience with this in June last year with my boy Murphy who is sadly no longer with me (not due to pancreatitis). He was 18years old when diagnosed and spent 2 nights in vets on fluids and pain meds. H...
by Sandra b
Mon Jul 19, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Skin issues
Replies: 19
Views: 1861

Re: Skin issues

Hi there, Just been reading through the post and my boy Murphy who is 18 has the same issue ( under control now). He was pulling fur, scratching til bleeding and had various bald patches. I tried everything from my vet also tried cbd oil, I did not try steroids as I feel they cause too many side eff...
by Sandra b
Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pippin - lymphoma
Replies: 9
Views: 940

Re: Pippin - lymphoma

I’m so very sorry. They are such a big part of our lives and 18 years it’s a long time. My boy is 18 too. Thinking of you and sending love ❤️
by Sandra b
Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:10 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!
Replies: 14
Views: 1390

Re: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!

He was in 2 days so been home since last Wed (8days) he was doing ok first 3-4 days then appetite deteriorated. We are now trying him on pain meds, Gabapentin as he can’t take opiods…they space him out. He is really drowsy with the Gab now but we need to try. Everywhere I read about Pancreatitis it ...
by Sandra b
Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:28 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!
Replies: 14
Views: 1390

Re: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!

Thank for all the replies
He is still not eating great, I’m having to take it to him every 2-3 hours or I’m sure he wouldn’t eat. He had an anti nausea injection yesterday but no improvement. I don’t know what else to do.
by Sandra b
Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Flea treatment with my cat
Replies: 2
Views: 383

Re: Flea treatment with my cat

Hi, I use Credelio tablets for my boy Murphy. I much prefer them to these spot on things. A bit more expensive though but worth it.
by Sandra b
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!
Replies: 14
Views: 1390

Re: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!

He’s a big boy at 7kgs and I know he’s not eating what he used to before this. I know what you mean about the dry food but I don’t think he’s getting enough calories. I just want him to look for food but he’s not interested. I’ll. e talking to vet in morning and asking what else we can do. Thank you...
by Sandra b
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!
Replies: 14
Views: 1390

Re: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!

He seems to be taking the dry over the wet which is really strange because he ha been off the dry food completely. Did Tilly have any meds to take? Murphy only had meds when in vets for 2 days, he is only getting enzorb supplement now. I don’t know what’s causing the inappetence…whether it’s nausea ...
by Sandra b
Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!
Replies: 14
Views: 1390

Re: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!

He’s been on the renal diet a good couple of years…different brands. I just don’t want to give him anything to eat that could potentially aggravate the pancreas.
by Sandra b
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!
Replies: 14
Views: 1390

Re: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!

Yes I’ve to keep him on the renal diet but he’s not very interested in the wet, I have to take it to him and encourage small amounts. He is taking the dry from his bowl. I don’t know if he’s in pain or feeling nauseous…he is only on metacam for his arthritis.
by Sandra b
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pancreatitis advice or help needed!
Replies: 14
Views: 1390

Pancreatitis advice or help needed!

Hi, My 18 year old cat Murphy was admitted to hospital last week and diagnosed with Pancreatitis. He spent 2 days on fluids, pain meds, anti nausea. He is home but appetite is not great and he’s very slow and just not himself. He also has ckd and on renal diet. Any advice on feeding would be appreci...
by Sandra b
Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?
Replies: 25
Views: 3291

Re: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?

Booktigger - As mentioned in previous post you will find all info on their website below or I’m sure your vet could give you some answers. www.idexx.com Mollycat - maybe you can find some specialist information there too as we are certainly not qualified in these diagnostic tests or animal nutrition...
by Sandra b
Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?
Replies: 25
Views: 3291

Re: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?

Mollycat Can I firstly say at no point in my post did I mention my vet. Murphy’s weight at 18 years old is not a concern to me. I also did not say SDMA was a better test, I simply said it was more accurate to evaluate kidney function. I get full blood work and SDMA done and have listed below some of...
by Sandra b
Sun Mar 28, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?
Replies: 25
Views: 3291

Re: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?

www.idexx.com

This is the website and gives really good info.
by Sandra b
Sun Mar 28, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?
Replies: 25
Views: 3291

Re: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?

Three key attributes make the IDEXX SDMA Test more reliable than creatinine. • Biomarker for kidney function SDMA is excreted by the kidneys. SDMA more accurately reflects glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in dogs and cats.1-3,6 • Earlier than creatinine SDMA increases as early as 25% loss of kidney ...
by Sandra b
Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?
Replies: 25
Views: 3291

Re: How bad is a fat cat, at this stage?

My Murphy is 18 yrs old and has been on a renal diet for around 3 years. He is a very large cat and has always weighed around 7kgs..over the years I tried all the different low calorie foods but nothing worked. He still weighs 7kgs and I feed him when he wants it as I feel at 18 it’s not fair to not...
by Sandra b
Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cat won't stop scratching at bedroom door. I need help
Replies: 4
Views: 788

Re: Cat won't stop scratching at bedroom door. I need help

There’s a very simple solution.....open the bedroom door!
by Sandra b
Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cat scratching himself until he bleeds
Replies: 38
Views: 52547

Re: Cat scratching himself until he bleeds

Hi there, Just been reading through the post and my boy Murphy who is 18 has the same issue ( under control now). He was pulling fur, scratching til bleeding and had various bald patches. I tried everything from my vet also tried cbd oil, I did not try steroids as I feel they cause too many side eff...
by Sandra b
Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: cat litter issues
Replies: 4
Views: 624

Re: cat litter issues

Thanks for the replies First of all my Murphy is on cosequin (for years) and metacam for the last 6 months, he is doing really well and his pain is managed (he still manages to run around playing). I have never fancied the clay litter and find the corn based one I’m using is probably now too fine fo...
by Sandra b
Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: meds online
Replies: 5
Views: 688

Re: meds online

I use Animed Direct and find them a great company and very reasonably priced. They are also very helpful on phone as I called before I placed my first order. My prescription is £21 from vet which isn’t cheap but still save around £8 on my metacam for my cat.
by Sandra b
Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: cat litter issues
Replies: 4
Views: 624

cat litter issues

Hi, I’ve been using World’s Best cat litter for a few years now for my 18yo boy Murphy. I use it as it’s soft, dust free, biodegradable and he likes it. I’ve had no issues at all up until a couple of months ago when he started getting wet after using his box. He has arthritis and I think he maybe si...
by Sandra b
Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:29 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Moving 180miles with an elderly cat? Help!
Replies: 13
Views: 1940

Re: Moving 180miles with an elderly cat? Help!

Jan....I thought it was just me that didn’t decorate because of my boy :lol: seems I am not alone! Glad to hear Blackie was okay after his ordeal and is now 17...yes coincidence same age as Murphy. By the way I also don’t hoover if he’s lying at the fire! You must think I live in a hovel but I reall...
by Sandra b
Wed Jul 08, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Moving 180miles with an elderly cat? Help!
Replies: 13
Views: 1940

Re: Moving 180miles with an elderly cat? Help!

First of all my cat is 17 and I couldn’t imagine moving him from his home...so I just wouldn’t move! I also cannot believe your husband suggested putting your cat to sleep...that’s very sad. I refuse to decorate because I don’t want to upset my boy but that’s just me, I know everyone is different. P...
by Sandra b
Sun May 17, 2020 11:54 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Arthritis and Tramadol
Replies: 14
Views: 2037

Re: Arthritis and Tramadol

Murphy had a urine sample showing inflammation and vet thinks it’s related to the stress. He had 5 days of Metacam which made a big difference. He is also on Valerian compound to see it that helps. Has anyone tried it?
by Sandra b
Sun May 17, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cat sick, blood test shows mast cells, not eating
Replies: 7
Views: 1009

Re: Cat sick, blood test shows mast cells, not eating

So sorry your cat isn’t doing too good. I know exactly how you are feeling as we’ve all been through it with our cats at some point. I hope the steroids have made an improvement over the weekend and he has managed to eat some food. You could ask your vet for a food called Royal Canin recovery which ...
by Sandra b
Sun May 17, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Anxiety and Urinary Issues! Desperate for Help!!
Replies: 3
Views: 668

Re: Anxiety and Urinary Issues! Desperate for Help!!

Hi there...sounds like you have a major problem with your cat, sorry it’s so bad. My cat Murphy who is 17 now has stress issues but not to this extent. He pulls his fur out and has recently had changes in his urine and vet has put that down to stress as well. I take it you’re not in the UK as your c...
by Sandra b
Wed May 06, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: My Bumble has kidney disease
Replies: 21
Views: 1830

Re: My Bumble has kidney disease

Did they check his blood pressure?
by Sandra b
Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: My Bumble has kidney disease
Replies: 21
Views: 1830

Re: My Bumble has kidney disease

Glad he likes the food, my boy does as well...there are so many varieties now, hills do a stew in small cans which Murphy loves. I would definitely mention the Hypertension, it involves taking a few readings over the course of the day and the Amodip is very palatable ( Murphy takes it like a treat).
by Sandra b
Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: My Bumble has kidney disease
Replies: 21
Views: 1830

Re: My Bumble has kidney disease

Sorry to hear Bumble has kidney disease. My cat Murphy has it too, he’s 17 and was diagnosed around 2 years ago. He is on Amodip for his blood pressure which is monitored every 3-6 months. A lot of cats (around 60%) with kidney disease also have Hypertension which worsens the disease so if it’s cont...
by Sandra b
Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Arthritis and Tramadol
Replies: 14
Views: 2037

Re: Arthritis and Tramadol

Thanks for all the replies and advice. I’ve still not decided on a course to take. He is pulling more fur out all down the left side of his back and I’m not sure if it’s pain related or stress. Anyone have any experience of this? I have tried a few things ie: checked for food intolerances, stress me...