Hi I am sorry but I am not able to advise you. Try looking on the RCVS website or on the UK Vet School websites for this info. You should be able to get the details of those from the RCVS. Good luck.by Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi You should try to get as much practical experience working with animals as you can That might be at kennels, catteries or on a farm. I have no knowledge about how Nottingham views a second application, suggest you ask them if that's what you have heard. Use this info from the RCVS website to help you. Good luck.by Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi Paulo A cat's tail can appear paralysed but actually not move due to the cat choosing to not move it much because actually it is very painful.. If that is the case for your cat he should be feeling much better by now and starting to move it more. You should go back to your vet if this is not happening. If there is a degree of nerve damage but no other serious injury, healing will happeby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Excessive licking of his penis and groin might indicate a problem. What signs of pain is he showing? If you notice any other symptoms such as him straining to urinate he may have cystitis. That can turn into something more serious and lead to a urinary blockage. Don't leave this too long if he keeps showing symptoms and acting as if he's in pain, get him checked by a vet.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Jenny The most likely problem is a cat bite from another cat. Its very common for these to become infected and develop an abscess several days later, even when you thought it was healing. You are doing the right thing to keep checking it and monitoring his eating and drinking. You might be lucky and its healing but if he starts to show more discomfort or the tail lump swells, you should taby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Jenny Too right its not nice having a cat who is soiling indoors but there's lots of reasons why an older cat might start to do this. 1.He may be starting to slow down due to suffering from arthritis or have some other illness slowing him down, in which case he is less keen to go outdoors. He may have 1. but also 2. be being bullied by an outdoor cat (or even one of your own cats) whicby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Hannah Unfortunately its not possible for me to predict if further tests will add benefit. She's got to adulthood despite the heart murmur and after the other problem you describe. I wish it was easier to predict the outcome for cat's like yours and if they will live normal healthy lives, but it isn't. With her history and a significant heart murmur yes you are going to havby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Anne Thanks for that story. Shows just how complicated some dogs digestive problems can be, and it can take a long time to fully find out the causes. You didn't give up on her and you and your vet have found a way of managing the problem, that's great. Sounds like she's doing well again now.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Yes I am afraid a tendency to having hernias can be passed on the next generation of pups.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I had a go at viewing your photo, not terribly clear picture but I would say relates to the third eyelid. Its always advisable to get an eye problem checked by a vet. As I say to clients, eyes are very delicate structures and there's only 2 of them.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Marty By this time you may know what was best to do. I would always advise a biopsy of any lump that persists over a period of time. Infection causing swelling or a big bruise(haematoma) or fluid build up(seroma) should gradually disperse with treatment or over a matter of time. If a lump remains a biopsy is the best thing to have.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Occasionally a claw grows abnormally so appears larger or has unusual appearance. If it is infected or ingrowing it will eventually cause your Guinea pig discomfort if you leave it. I can only advise you to go to your vet, have it checked in case this is the problem.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Sue Broadly speaking that's exactly the sort of adjustment that might work for some dogs with sensitive digestion. Sounds like it's worked for your dog. Its still the case that if symptoms continue for any dog or they become lethargic or lose weight then a vet should be checking out the cause of vomiting. There are many conditions that could cause vomiting, some are simply fixed aby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Your cat's eyes may have, or have had a problem and the excess tears and discharge would have drained down her nose. There may be an infection present either in the skin or a respiratory infection. If the crusts are building up and causing soreness and discomfort that may be why she won't let you clean her face. Cleaning her eyes and nose gently is about the only thing you couldby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Older dogs can certainly develop forms of senility or dementia. Their sleep patterns can change (they forget its the middle of the night) and they can be restless and active during the night because they are confused. Its not helped if there are also cataracts affecting vision or any hearing loss. Presumably his hypothyroidism is controlled by his medication and you go for regular checks? Iby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Daniel You posted this a while ago but in case you haven't done it I think you should be taking your dog along to a vet for a check up and some tests. Drinking much more than normal is one symptom that you could see with a whole range of possible internal or hormonal problems. If it's accompanied by a drop in appetite as in your dog, that's a worry or an increased appetite -tby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Well all I can suggest is that you went back to the vet, or to another vet if you didnt get any further help from the original one. Does sound llike your little cat was in a lot of distress. Could be skin parasites or an allergy but its not possible to know without some tests. Treatment depends on the cause so sorry but I can't advise specifically.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Jessica There's nothing specific that you can do and it is possible that its an age related problem. Your vet is the only person who might be able to help and can certainly check him over to say if there's more to worry about here.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Meg It doesn't sound good and your cat needs a vet, I hope you've taken him along by now.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I can't answer your question about if her droopy wings will improve but I guess they work well enough if she can fly. Sounds to me like you are probably right, its the early confinement in a small space that has led to this. Living in an enriched environment, getting exercise and not getting bored is what birds need. I think you are giving her the best possible chance to improve and shby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Joyce, Yes sounds to me like she's had her first heat period. It should all settle down again after 2-3 weeksby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Andy Wow, that's what I call commitment. Well done to you, Eliza and to her cardiologist. Great story.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Is she a golden cocker? they are classically the ones that seem to suffer this. Are you meaning she has sudden bouts of unprovoked extreme aggression? Has she hurt anyone during them? If you have the chance and can keep a cool head without provoking her further you could take a video of her during one of these bouts. Take her and it along to a vet or an experienced pet behaviourist so thatby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi This condition will be something he was born with and testicles do not descend as dogs get older contrary to popular belief. Its not an emergency but if the testicle is retained in his abdomen, I have seen cases where abnormalities in later life such as cancer develop in the retained testicle. I always advise removal of a retained testicle. If you get this done whilst he's still a youby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Belinda If your dog was not truly in her heat period i.e. and had been bleeding prior to this event, she would not have been able to get pregnant when this happened. However, the male sounds a determined kind of guy and keeping him away from her when she does come fully into her heat period is going to be a nightmare. You will need to keep them separate and he will make every attempt to getby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Beth Whilst it is certainly the case that a percentage of cats live a normal life for years with a heart murmur, there are also numbers of cats who, after developing a heart murmur, go on to develop heart disease in mid to later life. It sounds like your vet has checked him each year and this is the first time they have picked up the murmur. This means something is changing with his heart.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Jasmine If she has continued to leave her food or if any other symptoms have developed then I can only advise that you get her checked by a vet. A young lively, growing cat should eat well most of the time.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi That's very sad. Young kittens can fall victim to any of the viral cat diseases very quickly. Feline enteritis might have been the cause. Occasionally cat flu viruses can also be very virulent and fatal even before respiratory signs develop. If the kittens were already quite weak and became cold this would not have helped them fight off infections. You did your best but I think the oddby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Tana She doesn't sound fine to me and these symptoms are unusual after a spay operation, I hope you've taken her back to be checked over by now.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Nicola A white discharge from the nose is more likely to be a symptom of a respiratory infection, along with the watery eye discharge. I would suggest you get him checked by a vet in any case as antibiotics are likely to be needed.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
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