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Recently got an unexpected diagnosis and need support? Want to know if your cat’s symptoms are normal? Have questions about a new medical treatment? Share your experiences and get help from fellow cat parents here.
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Making sure I'm not harming my cat with fostering other cats
I am a cat foster for our local rescue groups. I am also a foster fail. My boy is approximately 1 1/2 and after my fosters are tested, fully vetted and recovered I start the introduction process to my boy because I never know how long I will have my fosters and refuse to leave them in a room. Onc...
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7 days ago
chrisy wagar
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Kitten bites when playing or wanting attention
I adopted Ruby Lei Lei 1 month ago. She is now 3 months old. I adopted her from the shelter where she was fostered with her mom and a large litter of siblings. She is now the only kitten and will be living indoors only with me. She is extremely playful and I have interactive toys for her to play w...
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2 weeks ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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I am looking for advice on how to make an outdoor stray to being indoors.
She has adopted us and comes in the house especially if it's cold outside. Recently she got in a cat fight, squirrel and was caught challenging a snake. The last cat fight required a vet visit. She is fine now, and has been in the house for 3 days. I can tell that she is not happy about this. She ha...
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2 weeks ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Caregiver instructions: how much is too much?
I have four cats. I'm updating the instructions I will leave for a caregiver (either volunteer or paid) at occasional times when I'm away from home overnight. A lot has changed since the last time I did this: cats have died, a kitten has joined us, two cats are on new meds, etc. By dent of careful, ...
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2 weeks ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Fluoxetine stopped working on my cat
I have a call into the vet, but wanted to post here as well. My cat was spraying (urinating) against a wall. We started him on fluoxetine mid April. He had stopped the spraying until about 2 weeks ago..It has begun again. Never misses a dose and there have been absolutely no changes to our home. Sam...
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4 weeks ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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how do you recommend food how do you research through the web
I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding some of the food recommendations I followed based on your reviews.
I live in Latin America, and I have a 9-year-old cat who is my family. Since I no longer have my parents, she is my daughter, and I do everything I can to take car...
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1 month ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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I lost my cat to sepsis after mouth ulceration and respiratory infection
I’m sharing the story of my cat Freya, whom I lost to sepsis a few months ago, in search of similar experiences. My cat had lived strictly indoors since she was a kitten.
It all started with a tooth root that had caused local inflammation. It was removed without any antibiotic coverage at home. ...
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1 month ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Best Cat Food | Expert Advice
I have been doing some research over the past few days to find the best food for my cat because I want to make sure she’s getting the right nutrition. I’ve read reviews on sites like Consumer Reports, PetMD, and The Spruce Pets, and a few brands keep coming up as top recommendations. These two brand...
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Asthmatic Cat's Condition Worsening Despite Medication and Environmental Changes
My 8 year old is really struggling. We've tried the inhaler, did not work, and he now on 5mg of Prednisolone daily, no longer working. It did at first, but no longer. We've also use an air filter in the main room where he usually stays. This has been going on for a couple of years now and it has bec...
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Best cat gravity waterer feeder for long weekend away multiple cats
Have 4 cats always that have access to dry and water i fill everyday. Will be going on a 3 night weekend and need a good gravity feeder and waterer while away. Any recommendations water fountain vs standard non-electric? Big enough size in case for an extra day in case of travel issue.
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Cerenia Dosage and Care Advice for My Cat with Chronic Vomiting and IBD
I am unsure about how many days to continue giving cerenia after my cat has vomited-which happens often. Petey is a 3 yr. old neutered male short hair that I adopted from the shelter-knowing his diagnosis.(I recently lost my older IBD cat). Petey is a serial vomiter-mainly with his wet R.C. PR ve...
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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What joint health drops are best for older cat with arthritis?
What joint health drops are best for older cat with arthritis?
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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9 year old cat suddenly struggling to eat and losing weight
Hi! My cat is a 9 year old female. She never had any particular health issues, with the exception of a seasonal skin allergy that has appeared the last 2 years. This year it was a bit rougher and she got some cortisone injection once to help her. That seemed to work and she stopped eating her hair.
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3 months ago
Dimitris Tzortzis
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What is the best way to rid your cat from fleas?
What is the best way to rid your cat from fleas? We have tried Advantage 2 and Frontline also. Neither one did anything at all, we also don't like to use chemicals on him. We even tried a new product called Furlife which is an all natural pendant that attached to his collar. That doesn't work either...
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
1
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Fast breathing in cats with tiredness and no other bad symptoms
When I noticed fast breathing and extreme tiredness in my adult cat, I consulted a veterinarian. They advised taking three antibiotics for three days. It has been two days since the final day of antibiotics, and he is less tired than before with no compromise in eating his food. He loves to eat, but...
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4 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Kittens Terramycin
Can kittens as young as 2 wks old be given Terramycin eye ointment for eye infections? Their momma has eye infections and we're treating her with this but need to know if it's safe at this age for the kittens to be treated as well? 😍
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4 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Cat Licking furnace vents
Licking floor furnance vents
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5 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Cat rolling around slowly side by side and yowling
I'm very worried about my brothers cat. She started to roll around slowly side by side and yowling, she looks uncomfortable. Pls, tell me whats wrong with her..😰😰 Im panicking inside right now😭😭
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7 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Kittens dying at 10 days old
I breed Siamese kittens and my last 4 litters have died with flu like symptoms at around 10 days. What could be causing this? All my adults are fully vaccinated.
Latest Comment Posted:
10 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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How much wet food should I feed my overweight cat?
I want to know how many grams of wet food is enough for my overweight cat, she's almost 6yrs old and needs to lose 2kg,I don't want to over feed her but she'll eat and eat if I let her but I'm determined to help her lose weight. Ty
Latest Comment Posted:
12 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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