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
Veterinarian-filter: My 11-year-old kitty,
Ryoko, has very bad breath these days and I think she has a gum infection. The soonest my vet can see her is Friday afternoon. She's eating fine and full of energy, but as an overprotective cat mom, I wonder if there's anything I should do in the interim so the problem won't get any worse. Do I need to worry?
posted by xenophile
on Nov 14, 2012 -
11 answers
How do I tell my vet that it's time to stop trying to diagnose my cat, and help him have a peaceful end? Looking for a possible script to follow.
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posted by nprigoda
on Mar 28, 2011 -
22 answers
About a year ago, the vet at the San Francisco SPCA told us our cat needed to get her teeth cleaned (and possibly have some teeth extracted) and that it would be almost $1000. We know we need to do this, and were wondering if there are cheaper (but still good) alternatives available in San Francisco.
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posted by firemonkey
on Nov 22, 2010 -
17 answers
It's getting to be time I took my cat
Trilby to the veterinarian for his first annual check up since I adopted him last October 30th. But first I have to find a vet. Can anyone recommend a good vet in central or west end Toronto?
posted by orange swan
on Oct 27, 2010 -
7 answers
I'm moving my 14 year old cat to my new apartment this weekend. How can I make this transition go as smoothly as possible?
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posted by reenum
on Sep 9, 2010 -
12 answers
meow.meow.ow in maryland: anyone have a recommendation for a great vet in maryland/dc for cat?
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posted by anya32
on Jun 23, 2010 -
13 answers
Our poor cat is slowly dying. When it's time to go to the vet for the last time, what do I do?
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posted by pdb
on May 29, 2010 -
38 answers
Is there a drastic difference between getting a female cat spayed at a vet versus SPCA?
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posted by Nameless
on Apr 18, 2010 -
15 answers
Cat Food Filter: Cat with digestive issues is no longer eating prescription food. Need help finding new food, or a new vet.
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posted by GJSchaller
on Jan 3, 2010 -
12 answers
Recommendations for veterinarians in Austin, Texas please? Ideally somewhere I can get an appointment after 5:00pm or on a weekend. Someone who is good at recommending food for a kitty with a sensitive tummy would be great.
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posted by marble
on Jun 2, 2009 -
8 answers
Cat pee question of the day: My cat is thousands of miles away from me, staying with my family due to circumstances beyond my control. They are OK with looking after him, except for that he pees and throws up everywhere.
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posted by amethysts
on Jun 1, 2009 -
9 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.)
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posted by srrh
on May 31, 2009 -
19 answers
My elderly, FIV-positive cat has a strange black bump on his neck. I can't find anything similar online and the vet dismissed it as a blackhead about six months ago, but it got bigger.
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posted by xenophile
on Mar 7, 2009 -
4 answers
For minor pet health questions: suggest websites that are comprehensive & user-friendly? I'd like to avoid unnecessary vet visits.
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posted by pseudostrabismus
on Oct 30, 2008 -
10 answers
Will the drug that my vet prescribed kill my cat? It's unapproved for use in the US.
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posted by Braeog
on Sep 23, 2008 -
11 answers
My son's 5 yo male cat had surgery yesterday to correct a severely blocked urethra. Has anyone else gone through this, and have any tips on diet/lifestyle to prevent recurrence?
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posted by mozhet
on Feb 14, 2008 -
16 answers
Do our mostly-indoors, otherwise healthy cats really need to have their teeth cleaned at the vet's once a year?
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posted by Asparagirl
on Dec 27, 2007 -
19 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.
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posted by schroedinger
on Dec 13, 2007 -
13 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?
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posted by Braeog
on Sep 19, 2007 -
8 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?
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posted by mendel
on Jul 1, 2007 -
31 answers
Tips for getting a sick pussycat on a feeding tube to eat by mouth again (and a cautionary tale)?
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posted by Scram
on Jan 26, 2007 -
34 answers
Mom's older Siamese cat has unusual ailment for over 1yr. Anal opening spasms shut causing backup necessitating repeat deostipations by vet. Any other suggested treatments?
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posted by swiffa
on Oct 10, 2006 -
8 answers
Just moved to Seattle -- any recommendations for a good veterinarian or vet hospital? My cat will probably need some diagnostic work, so I'd prefer a facility that has specialists. I am hoping to find a place in North Seattle (Maple Leaf/Northgate area) but can drive anywhere.
posted by _sirmissalot_
on Oct 3, 2005 -
10 answers
Cats and Cataracts. Does anyone have any experience or expertise in regards to cats with cataracts?
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posted by y2karl
on Sep 7, 2004 -
5 answers
