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
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
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
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
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
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
My doggie has pink eye. Can anyone recommend a good Philadelphia vet who could probably see her quickly?
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posted by nosila
on Jul 27, 2010 -
4 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
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
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?
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posted by Ruby Doomsday
on Jan 16, 2008 -
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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 -
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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?
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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?
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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
Dog in sudden, mysterious pain. Going to see the vet as soon as possible, but want to be as prepared as I can be.
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posted by treepour
on Jan 25, 2007 -
13 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
Our three cats have fleas and worms. We've tried a couple of over-the-counter products, but they haven't helped (especially with the worms, which are our biggest concern). The vet wants to sell us expensive remedies, of which we are very skeptical. Before we shell out big bucks for the stuff the vet suggests, are there other things we should try? What has worked for you?
posted by jdroth
on Jan 17, 2004 -
13 answers
