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Good idea. It is fairly common for cats over about 10 to develop hyperthyroidism. One of mine is overweight and eats very little, but her thyroid is fine. My other one is on long-term meds for hyper-T as well as other meds for other issues) Unfortunately 'full bloods' doesn't cover T4 (thyroid test...

Our cat is ok with Advocate which I've just been able to use again after he had a bad reaction to Profender. Having read the Advocate leaflet again, I see that it also helps in the treatment of flea bite allergy which was a definite plus because Blackie has been suffering from this allergy for which...

So pleased to read that alls well that ends well.

Not heard of a loc8tor either ...but again, if it involves a collar, I couldn't one round Blackie - now 11+ and a high-strung individual. Sounds a good idea though.

The vet was most insistent that we keep Blackie on the Hills c/d stress diet - as well as suggesting keeping him on Zyklene permanently. Not sure how I feel about him taking Zyklene permanently - he doesn't seem like the old feisty Blackie anymore (though doubt the vet would agree with me!). I've se...

Things are looking up. Blackie doesn't seem to have scratched anymore fur off the sides of his neck - one patch has clear skin sprouting hair and the other side, still with a small scab, hasn't got any worse. Seems like the 'old remedy' of Delvosteron in combination with Zyklene is working. He defin...

I sympathise ... both with Ruby having cystitis (Blackie also suffers from this condition) - and the amount of money it costs to treat it. Not that any of us begrudge paying out to keep our cats healthy .. but the pockets don't like it much.

Hope Ruby gets on ok.

Thanks for that tip Crewella .. didn't realise that Metacam should be kept in the fridge. We've had a bottle since June kept in the larder so hope that its still ok.

I was told that when Blackie had cystitis the 5kg mark was ok for his weight of 5.65 (as he was then). The dose was just 1 x day.

Hello again Netty Have only just seen your message so sorry for delay in replying. I was also given a trial pack of the Hills c/d stress diet for Blackie's Idiopathic cystitis which they told me is best for a cat whose problem is caused by stress alone (he has no stones or crystals). However, this p...

Thank you all so much for the info/comments you've given on this subject. To answer you, Sue, ... Blackie first had a bald patch on the base of his skull about 4 years ago. I told Mum he must have fleas, so I whizzed him round to the local vet in Backwell (N Somerset) who has known Blackie since he ...

Hello jan1957 ... as you can imagine, I totally sympathise with you. We were prescribed Fuciderm at the very beginning of this present episode but Blackie kept scratching it off. As to getting in his basket ... he only has to see it and he's off - desperate for me to open doors so he can get out, or...

Thank you all for your interest ..and suggestions ... its much appreciated. Firstly, I should have mentioned that as we were about to leave the vet's surgery this morning, she asked 'Have you tried this?'. You guessed ...she was showing us a packet of Zyklene! I could have spat blood because I've be...

Took Blackie to the vets this morning - the vet spotted a new bald patch which wasn't there 7 days ago when she last saw him. (I'd already seen it and winced). She thinks he has allergic dermatitis which is difficult to treat in a cat that loves to be outdoors, not to mention laying in the undergrow...

Happy to hear Thomas is well after his op, Nettybags.

Do you mean the Hills c/d stress diet?

This might be of some comfort, our cat, Blackie, is doing exact same thing ... seeming to breath rapid and shallow at times. Haven't noticed whether its all the time because he spends most of his days asleep in the garden undergrowth. Just like Tango, he seems normal in all other respects, eating, r...

My thoughts are really with you. I completely agree with Crewella. Our Blackie was diagnosed with Idiopathic Cystitis in early April (I was told he was about 24 hours from death when we took him in). We were given the bad news that it will keep recurring. He had another bout a month ago. On both occ...

Not yet, but I'm hoping this will be the next step and if it isn't forthcoming, I'll ask for it to be done. Have been wondering whether Blackie's become allergic to the Hills urinary stress diet he's been put on since his first bout of FIC in early April. Then I wonder whether its something we're do...

Sorry to bring this up again ... but has anyone else had the problem of their cat scratching his fur out and making the skin bleed? This problem with Blackie hasn't stopped ...in fact its now worse than ever, in spite of a visit to the vet 10 days ago when he was given a steroid injection to try and...

Sorry I can't help with answer re worm treatment - but like you. I'm also on the lookout for a new worm treatment for our cat. I won't be using Profender ever again. On the first 2 occasions, he had a bit of hair loss but nothing too much. However, on the 3rd time of using it, our cat had a very bad...

Thanks lilynmitz ... that's all I feel I can do for him at the moment. Unfortunately another cat trespassed on his patch this morning right near the house. I heard some very deep growling and hissing which I knew must be Blackie. As soon as I opened the French doors, Blackie shot inside before I cha...

Every time he's scratched a patch of fur raw, (apart from this latest occasion), he's been checked and found to be free of fleas, ticks , skin infection etc. He has all the treatments he's supposed to have. I have Feliway diffusers around the house - along with using the spray on occasions. I am sad...

I have phoned the vet who said it was the right thing to do to put Fuciderm ointment on him again ... but didn't come up with any other suggestion which was why I asked here if anyone had an idea.

Am at my wits end trying to control Blackie scratching his fur out on the side of his neck. He'd already had a bad reaction to Profender but that bald patch in the middle behind his neck is now regrowing hair, but he's been scratching by the side of this patch until its bled. I am now restarting his...

Oh Nettybags ... how awful for you... so glad that Tom came through. I think you're right ... a bit of affection works wonders and cats are such sensitive creatures that they pick up immediately when a vet is scared /doesn't like them. The vet did say to me that Blackie is a 'difficult cat' but I ho...

Hurrah for Blackie's pee! :D I've wondered the same about Cystophan and Cystease, but Daz seems to be doing OK on the Cystophan so I'll stick with it. All you can do is your best. I was worried about added stress for Daz when I took on Basil as a stray with a broken leg, but we made it work. Things...

Very pleased to read that Tom is back home safe and sound. Thanks for all the support! It helps a lot. First, I'm pleased to report that Blackie had a wee in the night before we took him to the vets this morning. He must be weeing in the garden - its impossible to keep track of what he's doing most ...

Poor Blackie doesn't seem to have passed any urine since Friday night when we got him back from the vets. Just seen a paw mark in his litter but nothing left behind. He doesn't let out any cries - just one paw mark, knowing he can't pee. This is in spite of all the medication he's been given (Dantri...

Happy to hear that Tom is recuperating after his op ...such a worrying time for you. Totally understand you being upset at the vets.... after all, cats (or any animal) become part of the family. You probably cried with relief like I did this evening at home. Fortunately, when Blackie was put 'under'...

Seems I spoke far too soon about Blackie and his FIC ... just returned from the vets because I noticed Blackie had gone into his litter tray about half-hour ago, did a few paw marks and stepped out again, leaving nothing behind. So we whizzed him down the road to the vets. Hoped the vet would tell m...

So sorry to hear that Tom is still not on the road to recovery, Nettybags . He certainly sounds a highly nervous individual - more than Blackie is. Though, since taking care of him a year ago after my mother went into a home, he does seem a bit calmer, and not so afraid of strangers. But a lap cat h...

There are quite a few 'mad cat ladies' (and gents) on here! :D The other thing I think has helped Daz is to add water to his food, which helps to flush any irritants through his bladder. Even just adding a teaspoon of water to wet food will help, as will a mainly wet diet. I can certainly vouch for...