My golden retriever (Merlin) is on Medicam (for his stiff hips), but his skin is more just allergies...he nibbles on his paws a lot, it's pretty common amongst dogs I guess..once the snow hits here then I'm sure he will be feeling much better.
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Oh my. That is really rough. If the vet doesn't think she's suffering, then hopefully she's not.
Phoenix's sneezing isn't as severe today, so I am happy about that. And Bailey is still having breathing issues. But no where near as bad as before and he's got a bit more hop to his step. I am so happy to see an improvement. They are currently held up with me again in their room/our den. I have the vicks humidifier going and it's keeping them calm. Ahh, some relief.
Now, if only Bailey could completely shake that stuffy/runny nose of his.
Now, if only Bailey could completely shake that stuffy/runny nose of his.
I feed my dog a food called Natural Way. The only place I've been able to find it is Meijer. It doesn't contain any grain. I've had him on really expensive all natural foods, but his skin got worse. In the past he was on Natural Way, but my local store stopped selling it and I couldn't find it so I put him on another food that really caused a lot of problems. Then I happened to find Natural Way again at Meijer. His skin is better and he has good stools now.
He basically has more of a cat's life now. Just eating, sleeping and occasionally playing a bit. He can't do a whole lot, but he seems to be happy.
uscmhicks
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Sorry to hear your cats not doing well.
This might cheer you up if you've not seen him.
They're are a ton of other videos by him also. 
[ame]https://youtu.be/TbiedguhyvM[/ame]
[ame]https://youtu.be/xdhLQCYQ-nQ[/ame]
This might cheer you up if you've not seen him.
They're are a ton of other videos by him also. [ame]https://youtu.be/TbiedguhyvM[/ame]
[ame]https://youtu.be/xdhLQCYQ-nQ[/ame]
-Super Hans-
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Box cat is awesome
I am bumping this thread for some updates and info for everyone.
Yesterday I was petting my cat Bailey and noticed a lump on his leg. I got him into the vet about an hour later and had a Cytology done oh him.
While awaiting results I read up on the many types of tumors cats can get over the course of their lives. The thing that stuck out to me the most is Sarcoma. it's a cancerous lump that is generally caused by the rabies vaccines. So I wanted to update this thread with a link and info about Vaccine induced Sarcoma, and keep everyone aware of what you can do to try to prevent it. Although it is rare, it is still happening all over the place.
Be sure to tell your vet to use only Merial Purevac brand of vaccine which is non-adjuvanted.
https://www.2ndchance.info/fibrosarcoma.htm
There is more to this article. Please click the link to read and keep informed.
Yesterday I was petting my cat Bailey and noticed a lump on his leg. I got him into the vet about an hour later and had a Cytology done oh him.
While awaiting results I read up on the many types of tumors cats can get over the course of their lives. The thing that stuck out to me the most is Sarcoma. it's a cancerous lump that is generally caused by the rabies vaccines. So I wanted to update this thread with a link and info about Vaccine induced Sarcoma, and keep everyone aware of what you can do to try to prevent it. Although it is rare, it is still happening all over the place.
Be sure to tell your vet to use only Merial Purevac brand of vaccine which is non-adjuvanted.
https://www.2ndchance.info/fibrosarcoma.htm
There is more to this article. Please click the link to read and keep informed.
This morning something pretty scary happened.
We were laying in bed and Zoë was asleep on my Fiancee when all of a sudden she started to act a bit weird. She stared up at the ceiling and then somewhat rolled off of my Fiancee as she -Zoë - lost balance, and then she couldn't properly walk. She seemed to lose all feeling in her right hind leg. She tumbled off the edge of the bed, bobbed her head a bit back and forth and I could see a bit of a flicker of light in her eyes which I think was the light bouncing off of them as she moved her eyes side to side quickly. In a panic we got dressed as we comforted her to rush her to the vet. She calmed down after about 2 minutes. and acted like nothing happened. We still took her into the vet for a check up and blood work. Which is where we are starting per the vet's suggestions.
This has never happened as far as we know or have seen. I'm home all day with her and I have never witnessed it before. We of course cannot be 100% sure it was a seizure but it seems more likely to be.
There is also something called Vestibular Disease and will be looking into that as well. Just to be safe.
Has anyone else had a dog or cat that has been diagnosed with either of these things? If so, how have you handled the oncoming seizures?
We were laying in bed and Zoë was asleep on my Fiancee when all of a sudden she started to act a bit weird. She stared up at the ceiling and then somewhat rolled off of my Fiancee as she -Zoë - lost balance, and then she couldn't properly walk. She seemed to lose all feeling in her right hind leg. She tumbled off the edge of the bed, bobbed her head a bit back and forth and I could see a bit of a flicker of light in her eyes which I think was the light bouncing off of them as she moved her eyes side to side quickly. In a panic we got dressed as we comforted her to rush her to the vet. She calmed down after about 2 minutes. and acted like nothing happened. We still took her into the vet for a check up and blood work. Which is where we are starting per the vet's suggestions.
This has never happened as far as we know or have seen. I'm home all day with her and I have never witnessed it before. We of course cannot be 100% sure it was a seizure but it seems more likely to be.
There is also something called Vestibular Disease and will be looking into that as well. Just to be safe.
Has anyone else had a dog or cat that has been diagnosed with either of these things? If so, how have you handled the oncoming seizures?
ProgMatinee
circlesendwheretheybegin
My chihuahua has seizures exactly as you described. I joke that he looks like Stevie Wonder while he's having them. He sticks his legs out stiff as board and waves his head around. His eyes look like he's scared as hell. He'll come to me and want me to hold him. He's pretty good about knowing when its going to happen. I just hold him and keep him safe until it stops.
For mine they last about 5-10 minutes and he often has them back to back. Very scary.
The good news is its sorta managable, maybe not 100%, but his medication really does cut it back.
I was pleasantly surprised that the presription is really affordable too. Like $12 for a 2 month supply.
(I know its cool to spend a ton of money on animals, but I just can't do it.)
For mine they last about 5-10 minutes and he often has them back to back. Very scary.
The good news is its sorta managable, maybe not 100%, but his medication really does cut it back.
I was pleasantly surprised that the presription is really affordable too. Like $12 for a 2 month supply.
(I know its cool to spend a ton of money on animals, but I just can't do it.)
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Jen
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Hmmmm...I think "cool" is a poor choice of wording. If you ask anyone who has chosen to get surgery or medical care for a wounded or sick pet, I doubt "this will be cool" was something that popped into their mind.
ProgMatinee
circlesendwheretheybegin
Maybe cool is not the right term. Maybe "encouraged" or "preferable" or "politcally correct" would be better?
I guess I diverted the point to satisfy a personal opinion about how we treat animals vs humans in need simply because the animal is known to us and the human is not.
If I knew a certain medication or proceedure for my dogs would amount to what could be a very real positive impact for a person, even a stranger, I would think it would be very uncool to divert that funding towards the animal.
And trust me, I love my dogs a lot. I just view them in context. My $12 a month or whatever is managable.
I guess I diverted the point to satisfy a personal opinion about how we treat animals vs humans in need simply because the animal is known to us and the human is not.
If I knew a certain medication or proceedure for my dogs would amount to what could be a very real positive impact for a person, even a stranger, I would think it would be very uncool to divert that funding towards the animal.
And trust me, I love my dogs a lot. I just view them in context. My $12 a month or whatever is managable.
Jen
KurJen - Kurgan Mod
Same thing could be said for buying collectibles instead of donating the money to a worthy cause or person.
ProgMatinee
circlesendwheretheybegin
How do we live with ourselves?I get what you both are saying.
Anyways, that sounds scary Prog. I really am not looking forward to this kind of thing happening again. I have this fear that since it has happened once, it's bound to again. I just hope we can get answers if this does keep up.
Anyways, that sounds scary Prog. I really am not looking forward to this kind of thing happening again. I have this fear that since it has happened once, it's bound to again. I just hope we can get answers if this does keep up.
ProgMatinee
circlesendwheretheybegin
It is scary. I feel so bad for him, but like I said its cut down a lot since the medication. The doctor didn't immediate prescribe it, but it just got more frequent so we got him on it, very glad we did.
Trust me, I have a new appreciation for this as well.
to all our furry best friends.
to all our furry best friends.
Shatterer of Dreams
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My dog has issues with her liver and if we do not give her SAM-E pills everyday then her liver will not clear out the toxins, they build up and she then has seizures. Scary as hell when we didn't know what was going on (we were originally told we would have to do a very expensive surgery).
What we found out later was that the flea and tick medication we give our dogs was the problem. Once we just changed to flea med (with no tick) she got better. Still have to give her pills everyday but no surgery.
So one check the toxin levels of your cat and two look into the type of flea Meds you are using as it comes out of nowhere.
What we found out later was that the flea and tick medication we give our dogs was the problem. Once we just changed to flea med (with no tick) she got better. Still have to give her pills everyday but no surgery.
So one check the toxin levels of your cat and two look into the type of flea Meds you are using as it comes out of nowhere.
They are indoor cats so we don't give them meds. They see the vet regularly and this is okay in their opinion. They get them once in a while, but they are all flee free.
The vet called me last night and told me the blood work showed she had a low platelet level and her liver enzymes were high. They are going to look at the blood work under a microscope instead of running it through the machine, just so they can see about the platelets with their own eyes.
She told me not to worry too much about the liver yet as a couple of factors could be causing the issue. A, she could have been very stressed about the vet visit (which she was!) and B, she's not even a year old and hasn't had the time to fully grow. She wants to recheck her liver in 3-6 months.
I just pray that she will be okay, and that if anything serious is wrong, it's something that can be helped. She's been a blessing (once she stopped being the devil child she was) and we can't imagine her anywhere but here with us!
The vet called me last night and told me the blood work showed she had a low platelet level and her liver enzymes were high. They are going to look at the blood work under a microscope instead of running it through the machine, just so they can see about the platelets with their own eyes.
She told me not to worry too much about the liver yet as a couple of factors could be causing the issue. A, she could have been very stressed about the vet visit (which she was!) and B, she's not even a year old and hasn't had the time to fully grow. She wants to recheck her liver in 3-6 months.
I just pray that she will be okay, and that if anything serious is wrong, it's something that can be helped. She's been a blessing (once she stopped being the devil child she was) and we can't imagine her anywhere but here with us!
I should really start taking my SAM-E pills again. I always felt better while on them. Pricey though. Glad you doggie is better.
Zoe has been in and out of the vet for months now. She was going in every 3 weeks and sometimes sooner, getting medicine, etc. The bills are getting out of hand and she will need a biopsy.
She was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. This however isn't the only thing that could be wrong, which is why a biopsy may be in her near future.
I've been selling things, sorry let me rephrase that, trying to sell things to help make up for the cost. I was considering doing a donations page but with larger donations I would give a collectible gift. This way it's still like a sale.
We'll see. One step at a time. Hopefully I can get more stuff to sell.
If anyone has any advice to give with IBS in cats, that would be great. I've been reading like crazy and Zoe has been vomiting like crazy. That poor kid.
She is now on a wet food only diet. We feed her wellness so now she'll get all wellness. It's higher in fiber, no bi-products, etc. Just nice and costly. It's the price you pay to keep your sick baby healthy. Completely worth it. She is also on Prednisolone and antacids.
The vet said it was really rare for a kitten to have IBS. That makes me feel worse for my baby.
She was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. This however isn't the only thing that could be wrong, which is why a biopsy may be in her near future.
I've been selling things, sorry let me rephrase that, trying to sell things to help make up for the cost. I was considering doing a donations page but with larger donations I would give a collectible gift. This way it's still like a sale.
We'll see. One step at a time. Hopefully I can get more stuff to sell.
If anyone has any advice to give with IBS in cats, that would be great. I've been reading like crazy and Zoe has been vomiting like crazy. That poor kid.
She is now on a wet food only diet. We feed her wellness so now she'll get all wellness. It's higher in fiber, no bi-products, etc. Just nice and costly. It's the price you pay to keep your sick baby healthy. Completely worth it. She is also on Prednisolone and antacids.
The vet said it was really rare for a kitten to have IBS. That makes me feel worse for my baby.
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