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how do you recommend food how do you research through the web
I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding some of the food recommendations I followed based on your reviews.
I live in Latin America, and I have a 9-year-old cat who is my family. Since I no longer have my parents, she is my daughter, and I do everything I can to take car...
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14 hours ago
Marian Isáziga
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Best Cat Food | Expert Advice
I have been doing some research over the past few days to find the best food for my cat because I want to make sure she’s getting the right nutrition. I’ve read reviews on sites like Consumer Reports, PetMD, and The Spruce Pets, and a few brands keep coming up as top recommendations. These two brand...
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1 week ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Asthmatic Cat's Condition Worsening Despite Medication and Environmental Changes
My 8 year old is really struggling. We've tried the inhaler, did not work, and he now on 5mg of Prednisolone daily, no longer working. It did at first, but no longer. We've also use an air filter in the main room where he usually stays. This has been going on for a couple of years now and it has bec...
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2 weeks ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Best cat gravity waterer feeder for long weekend away multiple cats
Have 4 cats always that have access to dry and water i fill everyday. Will be going on a 3 night weekend and need a good gravity feeder and waterer while away. Any recommendations water fountain vs standard non-electric? Big enough size in case for an extra day in case of travel issue.
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2 weeks ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Cerenia Dosage and Care Advice for My Cat with Chronic Vomiting and IBD
I am unsure about how many days to continue giving cerenia after my cat has vomited-which happens often. Petey is a 3 yr. old neutered male short hair that I adopted from the shelter-knowing his diagnosis.(I recently lost my older IBD cat). Petey is a serial vomiter-mainly with his wet R.C. PR ve...
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1 month ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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What joint health drops are best for older cat with arthritis?
What joint health drops are best for older cat with arthritis?
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1 month ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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9 year old cat suddenly struggling to eat and losing weight
Hi! My cat is a 9 year old female. She never had any particular health issues, with the exception of a seasonal skin allergy that has appeared the last 2 years. This year it was a bit rougher and she got some cortisone injection once to help her. That seemed to work and she stopped eating her hair.
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2 months ago
Dimitris Tzortzis
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What is the best way to rid your cat from fleas?
What is the best way to rid your cat from fleas? We have tried Advantage 2 and Frontline also. Neither one did anything at all, we also don't like to use chemicals on him. We even tried a new product called Furlife which is an all natural pendant that attached to his collar. That doesn't work either...
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
1
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Fast breathing in cats with tiredness and no other bad symptoms
When I noticed fast breathing and extreme tiredness in my adult cat, I consulted a veterinarian. They advised taking three antibiotics for three days. It has been two days since the final day of antibiotics, and he is less tired than before with no compromise in eating his food. He loves to eat, but...
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Cat pooping outside the litterbox, don't even know where to start.
Hi, there is some backstory that I have to layout. I have 2 cats. The one of interest here is kind of a sickly cat. She has Asthma, she has digestive issues often.Recently she had a teeth cleaning and during that her eye got a little scratch. So I had to give her eye drops. She didn't particularly l...
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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When to take cat in for UTI
My male, neutered cat (3 years old) has started peeing outside the litter box. Always in a similar corner near the original box and he does behavior indicating he has a problem with the box its self. Sniffs it, turns up his nose, and goes to pee somewhere else. He has never peed in a bathtub or sink...
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Are All White Cats Deaf?
My neighbor's cat has had kittens - two only and both white, about 5 weeks old. I'm in two minds about her request for me to take one, but how can I tell if it is deaf or not? Also, what's involved with taking on a deaf cat? Thank you.
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3 months ago
Kryztof Kowalski
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What's the best way to wash off the crusty poop around my female cat's anus ?
I’ve noticed that my female cat sometimes gets crusty poop stuck around her anus, and I’m not sure of the best or safest way to clean it off. I don’t want to hurt her or stress her out, but I also want to make sure she stays clean and comfortable. Is there a gentle method I can use at home to wash o...
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
1
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Kittens Terramycin
Can kittens as young as 2 wks old be given Terramycin eye ointment for eye infections? Their momma has eye infections and we're treating her with this but need to know if it's safe at this age for the kittens to be treated as well? 😍
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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My 6 year old healthy cat was tested FIV positive.
Hi, my 6 year old cat had just been diagnosed with FIV just this evening.He's still healthy. Weights 3.78 kg this afternoon. He still eats but he tends to run away and hides these days.His organs are still okay, but his mouth can be smelly, we've had dental cleanups on him since there was a plaque b...
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
3
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Cat Licking furnace vents
Licking floor furnance vents
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
1
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How long should kittens take antibiotics?
I want to give my sick kitty some amoxicillin (referring to dosage chart) I have from a recent prescription (Non expired). How long should it be on an antibiotic regiment? And if you cant legally tell me, then How long would a typical vet prescribe a random cat amoxicillin?
Thank you for your time ...
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3 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
1
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Cat rolling around slowly side by side and yowling
I'm very worried about my brothers cat. She started to roll around slowly side by side and yowling, she looks uncomfortable. Pls, tell me whats wrong with her..😰😰 Im panicking inside right now😭😭
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6 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Kittens dying at 10 days old
I breed Siamese kittens and my last 4 litters have died with flu like symptoms at around 10 days. What could be causing this? All my adults are fully vaccinated.
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8 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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How much wet food should I feed my overweight cat?
I want to know how many grams of wet food is enough for my overweight cat, she's almost 6yrs old and needs to lose 2kg,I don't want to over feed her but she'll eat and eat if I let her but I'm determined to help her lose weight. Ty
Latest Comment Posted:
10 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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