My cat was just diagnosed with crystals in her urine, and placed on a urinary diet to dissolve the crystals. The vet says even after the crystals are gone, she'll be on the diet for the rest of her life. How necessary is this? I'm not sure I can afford the expense, frankly, and I'm not sure how to handle it.
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posted by gilsonal
on May 29, 2013 -
25 answers
I have a 5 month old lab mix, about 22 lbs. Yesterday I sprayed some weed on our porch with RoundUp, and my SO went through and weedeated afterward, but failed to sweep remanents of weeds that were scattered out all crime scene like. This morning took puppy out for walk and he IMMEDIATELY grabs something off the porch and eats it. All of the pieces scattered were probably smaller than a thumb print, but he swallowed it before I could get to him.
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posted by Quincy
on Apr 22, 2013 -
12 answers
I am moving to Newburyport, MA in two weeks. Please help me land smoothly with recommendations for hairstylists, dog care, preferred ISPs, and anything else that pops to mind.
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posted by amelioration
on Mar 9, 2013 -
6 answers
Do you have OLD cats? How often do you take them to the vet, and do you do the 6 month preventative testing-type visits that cat vets typically recommend? If so, how much do you pay for the visit and lab tests? Do I really need to do this?
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posted by peep
on Mar 5, 2013 -
21 answers
My cat is sick. I have next to no money. Is there a really-truly-worth it pet insurance company you recommend? Or is there a place I can apply for financial assistance?
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posted by greta simone
on Jan 26, 2013 -
15 answers
My darling dearest kitteh is 5 years old, and seems to have some kind of stomach issue. Our vet is closed til Monday, so in the meantime
-Is this a potential emergency?
-If not, how can I help her poor little belly?
Slightly gross details below.
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posted by like_a_friend
on Jan 26, 2013 -
14 answers
Back in July, my 11 year old cat was tentatively diagnosed with possible early renal failure. This past Saturday, however, she had another round of bloodwork and urinalysis...the results of which indicated her kidneys are probably fine! Needless to say, I'm very happy about this. But the more I think about it, the more it seems like the clinic folks jumped to conclusions way too quickly based on too little information. Am I off-base here, or is it perhaps really time to explore other local veterinary options?
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posted by aecorwin
on Nov 27, 2012 -
8 answers
Emergency! Does anyone know of an airline (or other option) that allows pets to fly as cargo without a certificate of health from the vet? I know there are one or two.
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posted by LLF246
on Nov 2, 2012 -
30 answers
Looking for a vet in Seattle who will perform euthanasia on an animal with behavioral, not physical, problems.
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posted by tristeza
on Sep 6, 2012 -
17 answers
I have an older dog whose front tooth is loose enough that I can wiggle it with my fingers. I'm taking him into the vet tomorrow, but before I do, I'm wondering: is it possible for the vet to remove a dog's tooth without putting him under anesthesia?
posted by roger ackroyd
on Aug 30, 2012 -
14 answers
How to afford MRI/Spinal Tap procedure for a dog (in northeast US). Need to make decision in next 12 hours.
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posted by lapidus
on Aug 5, 2012 -
28 answers
Any recommendations for pet boarding in Birmingham, UK? (Bonus: good vets.)
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posted by Because
on Jul 27, 2012 -
3 answers
My adult dog lost a tooth a couple weeks ago after chewing on a Nylabone. I took the bone away, and was planning to make an appointment for cleaning/ scaling in a month or so, when I could afford it. Today I found another tooth and now I'm more worried that this is something that can't wait. Help please!
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posted by GastrocNemesis
on Jun 6, 2012 -
15 answers
Park Rose area of Portland. 2 cats, we are new to the city need a vet we can trust and who likes kitties, any success stories?
posted by Freedomboy
on May 21, 2012 -
6 answers
Is it possible to be certified in the United States of America as a veterinarian without ever performing a desexing?
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posted by vash
on May 2, 2012 -
24 answers
My 3 year old female cat (DSH) is having urinary issues. We are on day 9 of antibiotics for a UTI (she had no crystals on her UA)and she is not improving. She will be going to the vet for a recheck soon, but I'd really like to hear other people's experiences with UTIs and bladder stones in cats. Does anyone recommend a particular supplement like cranberry? Should I ask the veterinarian to culture her urine for the right antibiotic? Money is in short supply, but I LOVE my cat and will do whatever it takes to get her better.
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posted by biograd08
on Mar 23, 2012 -
18 answers
Anyone have a recommendation for a veterinary oncologist in the Bay Area? Not Sage/VMS in Campbell...
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posted by dogmom
on Mar 8, 2012 -
7 answers
Our cat isn't eating or drinking. He's been to vet, but doesn't seem to be getting better. Please help.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 18, 2012 -
15 answers
Family cat has some kind of hard mass between his left leg and his crotch, and another small one around the groin area. What should I do?
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posted by NotSoSiniSter
on Dec 19, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm pretty sure my female cat has a urinary tract infection -- she's dragging her butt, licking herself all the time, going to the litter box a lot, etc. I'm going to take her to the vet, but I'm having trouble finding one that's open on Sundays. Is it okay for this to wait until Monday or should I go to an emergency animal hospital?
posted by The Lamplighter
on Oct 15, 2011 -
16 answers
My four-year-old cat has recently started drooling when happy. Okay. But in the last two days she has twice peed in weird places inside.
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posted by tracicle
on Sep 24, 2011 -
6 answers
Puppy crisis... our dog just got bitten on the nose by another dog, do we need to take her to the emergency clinic tonight?
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posted by jschu
on Aug 12, 2011 -
15 answers
My old cat has long thick fur and hates being brushed or fussed at, so now we're well into a hot summer she has mats.
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posted by zadcat
on Aug 4, 2011 -
20 answers
The most wonderful dog in the world, Wrigley, is acting out of sorts today, and has bad breath for the first time ever. How urgent is this?
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posted by terilou
on Aug 2, 2011 -
13 answers
I am in the market to buy a French bulldog. However, the one that I wanted to buy was around another dog with sarcoptic mange. While the dog has shown no signs of mange, I am still leery of buying this dog as I have a cat and three children at home. The seller said she will get the mange okayed by a vet before they are sold, but I am still not sure. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any thoughts on whether I should still buy the dog?
posted by amckenzie83
on Jun 23, 2011 -
15 answers
Been giving my cat Kashered chicken - raw or cooked for a while now. Even though the salt is washed out thoroughly no doubt something is left and that doesn't sound like something a cat would be needing in their body.
Now she's sick with a yet undiagnosed disease. Thoughts are creeping in that maybe the salt in the
kashered chicken caused it.
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posted by watercarrier
on Jun 16, 2011 -
13 answers
Hello!
We are getting a Maltese puppy (12 weeks old) soon and I want to give him the best dog food there is. I've heard about Blue Buffalo, Science Diet and Wellness.
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posted by lynnie-the-pooh
on May 5, 2011 -
38 answers
We had to put one of our cats to sleep on Saturday. Now that I've had a couple of days to think over some of the things that the vet at the emergency clinic said, I'm wondering if our regular vet is giving our pets the best care.
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posted by amarynth
on May 3, 2011 -
14 answers
Where can I find rabies info if the original owner can't remember or the vet they had the dog vaccinated at it is out of business?
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posted by lattiboy
on Apr 12, 2011 -
13 answers
Help! My dog is having some issues . . . around her butt. Took her to the vet last week, and she seemed to be improving, but today it's getting worse. Help me help her? Kinda gross details inside, beware.
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posted by GastrocNemesis
on Mar 14, 2011 -
10 answers
Where is an excellent place to board my cats for a week and a half in Philadelphia.
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posted by millipede
on Feb 17, 2011 -
4 answers
