Why is my feverish kitten twitching? [more inside]
posted by wo on Dec 14, 2009 - 13 answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I've never had a cat as hard to pill as this one. What can I do to get her to take her pills? [more inside]
posted by mendel on Jul 1, 2007 - 31 answers

Why won't the vet office tell me my cat's lab results? [more inside]
posted by engling on Mar 7, 2007 - 7 answers

I actually have a few related questions. I am 22 and a first time cat owner. It's come time for my adorable kitten Erwin Schrodinger to get neutered and possibly declawed. I'm living in NYC and am fairly clueless. I don't even know about how much each of these procedures should cost. I don't want to be cheap and risk his health, but I also don't want to pay through the nose, just because it's 'the city.' Basically, I'm looking for a competent, but mid-range vet recommendation, and an estimate about what is an appropriate cost for neutering alone and neutering/declawing. Could you guys help me out? Thanks!
posted by amileighs on Feb 23, 2007 - 46 answers

Scabby cat neck and best way to catch and transport a cat that doesn't want to be caught or transported. [more inside]
posted by starr226 on Sep 6, 2006 - 18 answers

Cat with a swollen stomach. Vets, cat owners and helpful people welcome inside.. [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Nov 14, 2005 - 22 answers

Mysterious cat illness

Last night, my cat suddenly became distraught, spent a lot of time crying, began hissing at nothing, etc. I took him to the vet, they gave him valium, he started acting drunk. Today, he can no longer walk. I took him back to the vet, and they say he has no kidney/liver problems, that he's probably really sensitive to the valium, and to let him come down for a day or so. I think he may have had a stroke, but the vet said that is really hard to diagnose. Has anyone else had experience with a cat stroke/sudden paralysis/staying high *way* too long?
posted by omphale27 on Feb 5, 2005 - 26 answers

CatPeeFilter

We have 2 cats; one an ancient, sickly 17+ year-old male and the other one a 2 year-old male. The 2 year-old has started peeing in weird places around the house (on top the dryer!!) like he's marking territory, although he's always been dominant. They both share a large catbox that's kept fairly clean. Any thoughts?
posted by jpburns on Oct 3, 2004 - 11 answers

Cats and Cataracts. Does anyone have any experience or expertise in regards to cats with cataracts? [more inside]
posted by y2karl on Sep 7, 2004 - 5 answers

MoggieFilter: My cat keeps coming home injured. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by Zed_Lopez on Aug 22, 2004 - 11 answers

Cat flu: I'm looking after a cat for a friend, and she recently (yesterday) got a runny nose, and coughs some. She also appears listless and bored. I'm stuck at work and will get her to the vet ASAP, but for now I need some reassurance that this isn't fatal? Thanks!
posted by jon_kill on Jul 22, 2004 - 6 answers