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Originally Posted by Nusha

Health & Care

Specific FXD dry cat food

Hi there, My vet carries and sells the brand Specific FXD dry food. The assistant couldn't give me much info about why it's considered healthy, why they carry it, and why I should switch from my current brand. I was hoping for a second opinion. I should add that my cats are allergic to chicken an...

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7 months ago

Dr. Lizzie Youens BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Product Recommendations

diatomaceous earth orally for mites?

I was adopted by a stray male kitten last year, originally, I thought he might have mange but when I took him to the vet for an examination and shots, the vet said the kitten was allergic to mites. I have been using Revolution on him, but it doesn't seem to be helping, also, he doesn't usually use a...

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7 months ago

mreg376

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Originally Posted by Nusha

Behavior

Cat doesn't know how to poop

My kitty is 3 years old and has always had a range of issues with pooping. When she was little, she would use the litter box, but her poops with stick to her butt and she would wipe them along the floor the get rid of them. This was fixed by including a little olive oil in her wet food for lubrica...

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7 months ago

Melina Grin

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Originally Posted by Chaya Cajas

Behavior

Newly Adopted Kitten

My husband and I just adopted a 12 week old kitten. He has been with us for exactly 1 week and we are trying to figure out the best litter for kittens or does it matter? He came to us trained but we areconcerned that using the litter box in a new environment maybeproblematic. How do I help my kitten...

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7 months ago

Melina Grin

3

Originally Posted by TJ Juarez

Litter Problems

Why doesn't my cat cover his pee?

Hello! I adopted a skittish cat 2 years ago who had been at the shelter for 3 years. My Maui is now 6. He does not cover his pee when he uses the litter but he does cover his poo. He also does not dig a hole or squat like my previous cat. He always sprays at the walls and then it runs down, he just ...

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7 months ago

Iqra

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Originally Posted by Emilia Walk-Garcia

Health & Care

Does my cat have asthma or a hairball?

Hello, Over a year ago, my cat began to have strong coughs, as if there was something stuck in his throat. I recently decided to go back to the vet for a deeper examination of his lungs and body. I got some X-rays back from his doctor and she did say he has asthma. Based on symptoms, X-rays and thi...

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7 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by KeiAra Boyd

Behavior

Introduction 2 male resident cats to another male cat

For some context, I and my boyfriend had brought in my cat (3/4M) to his cats (1M) and all 3 are neutered. My cat has been neutered since I got him at the shelter while my boyfriend's cat was neutered almost a month ago. His cats are brothers and bonded together. My cat has always been the only one ...

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7 months ago

Melina Grin

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Originally Posted by Caroline Bouvie

Health & Care

Cat Has Persistent heat with breaks

Hello, I got my cat about 2 months ago. She was a stray. I took her to vet visits for normal check ups, worms, vaccines. All was normal except she had blood on stools but was treated with antibiotics due to being stress. And tapeworm was treated. She is 1 year old. We were planning her spay, howeve...

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7 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by Daniel Schepis

Behavior

Outside stray cat care

I've been feeding an outside stray for the past couple years now. He will never be an indoor cat bast as I can tell, but he does show up promptly every night for his free dinner. Unfortunately this daily feeding has just attracted another, much larger and more aggressive feral and the fighting and...

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7 months ago

Melina Grin

1

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Product Recommendations

Grandorf cat food

Your Grandorf cat food review was excellent. I have been feeding this brand to my three cats for a month and so far, it's been great for digestive issues - good bowel movements and zero vomiting. One of my cats had urinary crystals, so I had to feed her Royal Canin S/O. My other two cats ate the sam...

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7 months ago

mreg376

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Product Recommendations

Marpet cat food

Hello! It’s a bit challenging to find single-protein cat food. I know Trovet offers single protein without any additives, but it’s not available where I live. A few petshops sell this brand, which offers single-protein wet food. Have you ever heard of this brand? If so, any feedback in terms of qua...

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7 months ago

[email protected]

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Originally Posted by Cleo

Health & Care

Cerenia use

After a lot of lab tests and blood work I was told my cat had really bad pancreatitis. We took him to the Vet because he throws up a lot. They prescribed Cerenia which stopped him from throwing up that same day. I was instructed to give him a dose every day for 7 days. We stopped giving the med on d...

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7 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by Pamela Gensler

Health & Care

Quality Dry Food without Raw Ingredients

Due to the increase in bird flu and the need to now avoid raw ingredients, I am searching for a tasty, high quality, fully cooked dry cat food. I have been using Orijen Original, and I understand it contains raw foods. What alternatives can you suggest?

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7 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by MicheleL

Product Recommendations

Clarification on carb levels

Hi All, Can someone explain the following to me. In the article “Best Dry Cat Foods in Canada” the #1 brand is listed as Open Farm. Under dry matter basis, carb levels are 35.56%. The #2 brand, Nutrience, has a carb level of 21.11%. One critique of the #2 product is an issue with the dry matter c...

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7 months ago

mreg376

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Originally Posted by Kelly T

Health & Care

Best tasting hairball gel for cats

Hello! What is the best tasting hairball gel? Bought some from Petsmart and he hates it!!

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7 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

1

Originally Posted by SMAE

Health & Care

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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Originally Posted by linda_

Behavior

How to Keep My Cats Calm Around Their Aquarium?

Hi everyone, I recently set up a cat-friendly aquarium at home, and while it’s been amazing to watch my cats' curiosity grow, I’ve hit a bit of a snag. My resident cat seems mesmerized by the fish and will sit by the tank for hours, but my new kitten doesn’t seem to know what to make of it. At firs...

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7 months ago

linda_

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Originally Posted by paremif638

Cat Names

Choose a best name

Hi, Need a best name for my little cat

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7 months ago

paremif638

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Originally Posted by RDank1

Behavior

Therapy Cat

I am an Administrator at a retirement village of frail 80-100 yo residents. We recently rescued a cat as a companion and to help deter mice (she's great at it). For resident's safety we have kept a harness on our cat in case of emergency but I am being told this is not safe for our cat. My question ...

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7 months ago

Melina Grin

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Originally Posted by Margaret Holm

Health & Care

Can I feed both wet and dry cat food?

I've heard wet cat food is best, but dry is less messy and smelly, and seems better for tooth health. Is it okay to feed a combination of wet/dry? I'm thinking about switching between wet and dry food every day.

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8 months ago

Margaret Holm

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