Am I being gullible for considering cat insurance? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba on Sep 30, 2009 - 28 answers

How do I best care for a cat with diabetes? [more inside]
posted by dbgrady on Sep 25, 2009 - 15 answers

How much did it cost to treat your dog for canine influenza or shelter cough when you adopted? [more inside]
posted by itsonreserve on Aug 28, 2009 - 9 answers

A question about a dog. (posting for a friend) [more inside]
posted by prefpara on Aug 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Cat in recovery from suspected poisoning. Came out of post-seizure coma, now has suspected blindness, partial paralysis. What do we do next? [more inside]
posted by geekgirl397 on Jul 23, 2009 - 20 answers

Anemic cat with poor appetite. Had symptoms of kidney (renal) issues but the numbers are now OK. Still no appetite. Diagnosis? [more inside]
posted by exogenous on Jul 9, 2009 - 12 answers

Our cat has a wound on his tail. How can we help him heal it? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Jun 27, 2009 - 6 answers

Why does my dog have no interest in any kind of food? [more inside]
posted by geeky on Jun 15, 2009 - 24 answers

My cat is very sick. We went to the vet and were incredibly unsatisfied. Please recommend an awesome vet in the South Hampton Roads (preferably Norfolk or Virginia Beach) area. (Also, if you have ANY idea what's wrong with my cat, please give me an idea, because I'm sick to my stomach with worry.) [more inside]
posted by srrh on May 31, 2009 - 19 answers

Oh joy, it's another cat piss question! Sort of. Please share your experiences with cat perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery, or other advanced treatments for urinary blockages. [more inside]
posted by notquitemaryann on May 28, 2009 - 11 answers

Can anyone recommend a good animal stethoscope? I'd like to get a nice one for a friend who is graduating from a veterinary tech program, so a nice, high-end one, not a typical office one. Something under a couple hundred dollars preferably. Mail order, or a shop in Chicago would be best.
posted by crush-onastick on Apr 20, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I make sure my cat has a full bladder? [more inside]
posted by Ruby Tuesday on Apr 9, 2009 - 15 answers

When should we consider euthanasia if our cat is not (visibly) in pain? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis on Mar 31, 2009 - 24 answers

Cat filter: Do I really need to get her teeth cleaned? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Mar 30, 2009 - 30 answers

How much does it cost annually to keep a large-ish (50 - 80lb) dog? [more inside]
posted by sponge on Mar 25, 2009 - 16 answers

Can you help me keep my bunny fed? He has head tilt and has trouble getting food. [more inside]
posted by Salmonberry on Feb 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for a way to allow people to schedule their vet appointments via the web. [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Nov 26, 2008 - 3 answers

My dog has damaged (bitten through the skin) 3 other dogs and was just diagnosed with heartworm. I know it's a bit impersonal to ask online, but can help me figure out when it is time to consider putting down my pet? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 22 answers

A good vet in or around Providence, RI? [more inside]
posted by miriam on Nov 7, 2008 - 4 answers

For minor pet health questions: suggest websites that are comprehensive & user-friendly? I'd like to avoid unnecessary vet visits. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Oct 30, 2008 - 10 answers

Found a kitten. How do I avoid spending $700 billion at the vet? [more inside]
posted by neuron on Oct 9, 2008 - 21 answers

An emergency vet said that my cat has an enlarged heart (discovered via chest x-rays). How worried should I be? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Oct 7, 2008 - 5 answers

Why is my cat always hungry? [more inside]
posted by batcrazy on Oct 5, 2008 - 19 answers

Will the drug that my vet prescribed kill my cat? It's unapproved for use in the US. [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Sep 23, 2008 - 11 answers

My dog has Babesia Gibsoni. I also have a rabbit. Can this disease be transmitted to rabbits?
posted by friedbeef on Sep 8, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I go from here? I switched jobs (from waitressing to working at a pet store) a month ago, and plan on staying at the pet store for about a year. What can I do with pet store experience? [more inside]
posted by d13t_p3ps1 on Jul 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Donating a veterinary disease symptom video - would any library / video collection want this? Is any university veterinary school collecting things like this? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Jul 18, 2008 - 5 answers

Why won't my dog eat regularly? It started when my roommate moved out, who had friends over a lot. Over the past few weeks it's progressed into serving him canned food, to some days where he doesn't eat at all except for treats and any kind of cooked meat. [more inside]
posted by philrj on Jul 11, 2008 - 18 answers

Our pug has always had breathing problems. Now we find out he's got a fold in his trachea. We're in the Atlanta area and are looking for a specialist. [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos on Jul 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Vet for a bunny in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on May 28, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I best care for my cat after a hypoglycemic reaction until I can get him to the vet? [more inside]
posted by Stacey on May 17, 2008 - 1 answer

What is wrong with our dog? He's passing blood again - for the second time in two weeks. He went to the vet a week and a half ago; he had tests and x-rays; he's been on IVs of fluids & antibiotics. It seemed as though he was cured. Then, on Wednesday of this past week, it started up again. [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian on May 4, 2008 - 20 answers

What is the best/cheapest way to get shots / spay and neuter 4 kittens and a mother cat in Toronto? No father to worry about... he left shortly after the young ones were born. [more inside]
posted by ndicecco on Apr 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you recommend a good online pet pharmacy? [more inside]
posted by Stacey on Feb 13, 2008 - 4 answers

My cat was quite ill, got over it for a week, and now is ill again. We've taken him to the vet and still no ideas what's wrong with him. Anyone ever have a similar problem? [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo on Feb 4, 2008 - 26 answers

Puppy has developed bald patches on head and face. Antibiotics prescribed by vet a month ago haven't helped. Should the puppy's owner have a very expensive biopsy done, or just leave it alone and hope it goes away? [more inside]
posted by Ruby Doomsday on Jan 16, 2008 - 19 answers

My FIV+ cat is sneezing. A lot. We have a humidifier on, but aren't sure how serious the situation is. [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Dec 17, 2007 - 6 answers

What to do about a normally friendly dog, who has a bloodlust for veterinarians? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Dec 16, 2007 - 21 answers

Does my cat have a chronic respiratory infection, or is it possible she just naturally has poor breathing passages? Ever since my partner and I adopted her and her sister in August she has had periodic coughing and hacking fits that have been relatively unaffected by three separate rounds of antibiotics. Now I wonder if maybe she just has the equivalent of a deviated septum, or whether it's time for hospitalization. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Dec 13, 2007 - 13 answers

Two Part Pet Question: Is there such a thing as a safe medication for pets? AND Is there an online database that can educate me on safe med/health practices? [more inside]
posted by apfel on Nov 23, 2007 - 12 answers

My two dogs were playing and the 70lb german shepherd mix started yelping repeatedly like a car alarm... [more inside]
posted by NoMich on Nov 22, 2007 - 8 answers

My 12-week-old kitten might have coccidia. He is in the animal hospital now. What can I expect? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Nov 3, 2007 - 5 answers

How do I prevent future urinary tract infections in my male (neutered, indoor) cat? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Sep 28, 2007 - 11 answers

Veterinary Opinion Filter. Meeting with an orthopedic specialist next Tuesday to discuss partial tear of our 7.5-year old boxer's cranial cruciate ligament (rear right) and potential partial tear of the left as well. What are the right questions to ask the vet and are there any feasible alternatives to TPLO surgery? [more inside]
posted by ajr on Sep 26, 2007 - 3 answers

I have two cats, both with a mild respiratory infection, and the drugs the vet gave us aren't making much sense to us. Can anyone help explain? [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Sep 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Is my cat's "weepy eye" a cause for concern (is a vet visit in order)? [more inside]
posted by Artw on Sep 2, 2007 - 9 answers

How do you give a cat medication under its tongue? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2007 - 12 answers

Our 3.5 year old Mexican Hairless has started becoming aggressive and I need suggestions for dealing with it. [more inside]
posted by flyingcowofdoom on Aug 10, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm afraid of taking my cat to the vet because of possible accusations of animal abuse. How do I diffuse this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2007 - 30 answers

How much money should I save up before adopting a kitten? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Jul 16, 2007 - 27 answers