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• cat illness

  Posted on 2007/12/25 by alex

  my cat minky had two kittens in july, both died last week and minky has died a week later, they all had the symptoms: bloody noses, loss of balance and tempory paralysis of back legs, loss of appitite, eye and throat infections and severe vomiting and sneezing

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• Recommended diet after pancreatitis

  Posted on 2008/01/02 by User

  What is a specific diet that a dog should follow after a bout with pancreatitis?

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• poorly rat

  Posted on 2008/01/20 by rachel

  hi my pet rat for the last 3 weeks has been treated for mites with ivermectin by my vet, i re-introduced him to his cage mates on friday, but since then he has gone down hill his skin is red again & he has ripped his ear somehow, also i have been on at my vet as his breathng has been funny but my vet says his chest is clear he doesn't have any red mucus around his eyes or nose. could his cage mates be picking on him? as he has never been an adventurous rat. please help. i am going to get him into the vets tomorrow but i don't think they now much about rats.

  View answers (2) by Experienced Advisor Selena Carnell

  

• vomiting and weight loss

  Posted on 2008/01/27 by User

  We are having difficulty in getting a correct diagnosis for my 13-year old Ragdoll Cat. Sassy has a history of Kidney issues since a kitten. Therefore we are constantly testing her levels. On presciption canned and dry for IBD. Recently started having vomiting issues again. Has lost weight. In December started periordically vomiting liquid with signs of blood. Had complete blood work done, urinalysis and x-ray. Kidney levels had risen but still okay. Rest of blood work and tests fine. X-ray showed one kidney larger than the other, which has been her history. Tried sulcrafate with pepcid. Two doses and she has sudden onset of diarrhea and lost her appetite. Stopped meds....

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• weight loss - vomiting - hair loss

  Posted on 2008/01/28 by User

  My oldest cat - female, 14 year old - is struggling with severe weight loss and vomiting. The vet did a blood test (about two months ago) and excluded feline leukemia (she gets her yearly shots). She was put on an antibiotic and there was some improvement with some weight gain. On 12/20/07 we had to board her during our winter break. When I picked her up (01/03/08), I noticed immediately that she had lost weight again. The vet said it could be because of the boarding and we should give it some time. Although she hasn't lost anymore weight (I try to keep vomiting to a minimum by feeding her small amounts), she hasn't gained too much either and to make things worse,...

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• Cat refuses food and water

  Posted on 2008/01/31 by diana

  15, refusing food & occasionally accepting water. (water must be fresh & brought to her) Recently had a few weeks of severe diarrhea. She remained hydrated, active and happy. Then she pooped a few times and now has been dropping weight for a few weeks. Minimal poop (minimal intake) and limited urination (ditto) She just vomited the last bit of water she drank, 15 minutes ago. My quandary: I don't want big medical interventions. I want her to be without pain and I want a peaceful, comfortable ending, if that is what's happening... (her temperament has not changed, sleeping a lot)

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• sick cat

  Posted on 2008/02/12 by User

  my 13 year old cat is eating 3 to 4 cans of wet food a day. he gets sick once a day, he isn't gaining any weight. he is very skinny.

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• she ate a cactus plant i think

  Posted on 2008/02/13 by mary ellen

  MY 10 MONTH OLD BOXER PUPPY EATS EVERYTHING IN SIGHT. I TRY MY BEST TO KEEP THINGS AWAY FROM HER, BUT SOMEHOW SHE ATE A PIECE OF ONE OF THE MANY CACTI I HAVE IN MY HOUSE. SINCE THEN SHE HAS BEEN LITHARGIC, THROWING UP AND I NEED AN ANSWER WHAT TO DO FAST. PLEASE HELP ME

  View answers (1) by   Torunn

  

• Dog

  Posted on 2008/02/13 by User

  my dog seems to be finding it difficult to eat its food and she coughs and finds it hard to swallow, also she seems to be panting a lot, she is a 8 year old german shepherd.

  View answers (1) by   Torunn

  

• WEIGHT LOSS

  Posted on 2008/02/16 by MICHAEL

  SUMMER CAN NOT GAIN WEIGHT, SHE EATS PLENTY OF FOOD, BUT WHEN SHE USES THE BATHROOM IT LOOKS LIKE WARM DOG FOOD. SHE WAS CHUNKY LAST SUMMER. WE LOST OUR GOLDEN RETRIEVER AT THANKSGIVING THAT WAS 16 YEARS OLD. WE THOUGHT THAT MAYBE THIS HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH HER WEIGHT LOSS. TOOK HER TO THE VET AND THAT IS WHEN THE DOC PRESCRIBED FLAGILL AND THE STEROID PREDINSONE. THIS MADE HER EAT CONSTANTLY BUT STILL NO WEIGHT GAIN. HE TOLD US TO FEED HER RICE AND LOW FAT COTTAGE CHEESE. THIS ONLY MADE HER GO TO THE BATHROOM TWICE AS MUCH AND STILL NO WEIGHT GAIN. HE TOOK AN X-RAY TO SEE IF SHE HAD SOMETHING OBSTRUCTING HER BOWELS. NOTHING WAS FOUND. WE JUST WISH SHE WOULD...

  View answers (1) by Experienced Advisor Brian Spar