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Janet, that is pretty much what happened to my Ghostie. She is VERY prone to ear mites and they seem to come earlier every year. being feral, it is difficult to treat her with spot-ons. I do my best to keep on top of it, but many times the opened pro fender has gone onto a different cat as Ghostie h...

BTW..... My other dogs were pronounced "triangular" (Renny is an odd mix rescued from the street, and his shoulders are FAR wider than his hips, so I think the vet was a bit baffled!) and as having "love handles". Poppy is 12 now and has a bit of an apron and doesn't bounce as sh...

Labs do tend to spread with age lol! I am glad you haven't taken offence, as it was certainly not meant. I sometimes see animals on the street (often Labrador types!) who are just horribly overweight. It is like kids I suppose...... Owners/parents have a responsibility, but some just put weight on s...

This is VERY interesting! My dog, Jack, had the runs since I got him as a 4month old rescue (from a friend who rescued him but her dog was unimpressed). I first thought he had parvovirus, but nope..... He had every possible antibiotic, steroid, combination of experimental drugs etc over the years to...

I was going to suggest a collar too, temporarily, but it isn't an option of it causes so much stress in him! Sme cats seem to cope well with collars while others just lose the plot entirely! I have used them on my semi-feral Ghostie when she has scratched her face raw due to ear mites..... She copes...

Health wise, the tummy issue with tabby is the only thing stopping outdoor access? Is that correct? White cat goes outdoors with no issues? Just trying to get a handle on the situation! What is the actual diagnosis of his tummy trouble? Is eating wild food actually a cause? Him visiting other houses...

Ah no, I am sorry to hear he is scratching again! Are you sure it wasn't just to take the scab off? Is he still scratching? I would follow vet advice on this. I told the story on your other thread of a severe case, which turned out to be a different allergy. From what you said, your vet seems very g...

Hi Kris. I don't know about any of the ready made raw foods to be honest, but I do feed some raw to my cats and dogs. The cats can all handle chicken necks and wings, and most can handle thighs and legs no problem. I know chicken is not an option for your girl, but what about turkey or duck or rabbi...

God..... I feel terrible now for not having him chipped......

No he isn't chipped. I have never chipped them as living here, we know all the neighbours for miles. Wen I lived in town it was in the west of Ireland, and vets just never scanned cats for chips. I used to have to insist they scanned any I found, but there were always raised eyebrows when I did. He ...

Of course he has to be kept comfortable or he will tear himself apart. Steroids have a great place in medicine, but are overused by a minority of vets. It doesn't sound like yours falls into that category :-) I once rescued a colony, and one cat had AWFUL skin from inflammation. He also had sever ch...

Oh god I didn't mean to offend at all!!!!! I am so sorry...... I still prefer to see an animal with some meat on them (so to speak) despite what I am being taught in vet nursing school. I very much doubt the lecturers have seen the number of starving, emaciated cats that I have. I have absolutely no...

I have had clumpy tailed shorthaired female rescues. Rocket-Dog springs to mind. It was a constant battle to keep her groomed, but thankfully she enjoyed it. She had acne too - so I am thinking sebaceous glands being over active at both ends! I think it can be hormonal alright, and diet definitely p...

Thanks Mollysmum. I have even checked out own outhouses which the cats cannot get into and which are never opened..... The only other sheds etc are at the lovely farmer's yard and are opened every day- he loves across the road from the yard and he ADORES cats (my Scarlett is now half HIS cat, half O...

Hyper aesthetic syndrome is definitely a problem for some cats, and can exist in varying degrees. My old Brownie had a mild case.... She would ask for stroking and then just have Anouilh after a few minutes, feel over-stimulated, and lash out with her claws! It was a tad nerve wracking when I first ...

None of the mentioned drugs will clear calcivirus from their systems. Nothing will, and they will always be prone to after-effects. I have had FANTASTIC results with metronidazole liquid. It is an antimicrobial so deals with bacteria, yeasts, viruses and fungi. The cats don't like it, but it has a s...

Jeepers what a story... I think you did the right thing too. The kittens got the colostrum which is the bit we humans cannot provide, so they stand a good chance. Very best of luck and hats off to you. Xxxxx

I had a cat who had dementia and she behaved in a very similar way. She always called me when she was ready to go to bed, and insisted I came lol. When she got dementia (she died at 24 on my pillow) she would run up and down the stairs and meow incessantly for attention. I also had a cat who died fr...

Mind you, I'll be studying diabetes next year and might come back lecturing everyone ha ha! A few of my own are squishy too..... The older less active ones. I figure that if they get sick and stop eating, eh have reserves! That's my own excuse too of course, cos I am rather squishy myself!

Lovely!!!! The cat lady in me is going "AWWWWWW...... SNUGGLE THEIR TUMMIES" The student vet nurse in me is going "PUT THEM ON A DIET"!!!!! Some very pudgie tummies there lol, and I have always loved a squishy cat, but that is being beaten (sorry, EDUCATED!) out of me now ha ha h...

Well, both Benders have died...... But Bubbles is still zooming around and his bubble had reduced in size. The others are getting HUUUUGE and eating all around them..... Bubb Eas is still very small in comparison and I don't know if he will make it, but he seems very energetic and is eating away. I ...

Ah, I do understand about not being able to take on another kitty. I suppose when I come across someone who clearly provides a great home and genuinely does their best for an animal, I am always happy to see them adopt another ha ha! If you have loads of money you could get a consult with a feline b...

I would be more worried about using dexafort long-term than the convenia (now you know he isn't allergic). If it is a seasonal allergy and he just needs a steroid now and en, that's grand, but I wouldn't use them long-term if the itching continues. Steroids are WONDERFUL things, but in moderation! I...

I have dealt with matts like that in the past. Blunt tipped scissors are the way to go, and I use a flea comb to help break the matts up. Once you break them up from the centre, let your fingers do the work gently. Their skin is so delicate compared to ours, and feeling as you go really makes it saf...

He is still missing..... I keep searching at various times, to no avail. It's like he has just vanished into thin air. He wasn't sick or anything, but I am starting to think he just dropped dead somewhere. I have had that happen before with perfectly healthy cats. Him being jet black doesn't make fi...

Jan, if Blackie has had Convenia before then he should be fine having it again. The only problem with it is that if ere IS an allergic reaction (like any of us can get to any drug) it is impossible to remove it from the system. If you are allergic to penicillin and take a tablet of it, you will be s...

Ha ha! Great ingenuity, and basically it is a mini-version of my big doggy-vegetable-cage!

Great suggestions there Mrs. Kane! If you think he might be lonely, would fostering a kitty for a week or two be an option (perhaps at a time when you are not having to work so much or travel). It could be that he just didn't like the other cat he was with before. That does happen, and I have cats t...

Mrs Kane, I ended up with them..... At one point I had 48. I moved to the country to provide them with a safe sanctuary for life. I don't have carpets though! They were ripped out of the house before I even brought the cats lol. About half are semi-feral, so don't enjoy cuddles. So long as they get ...

He is a different cat already! Well done Crewella, he is coming on in and bounds under your loving care. He is probably realising that the eye drops are making him hurt less, plus the fact that they actually ARE hurting less makes the experience less awful for him! He looks like an absolute darling,...