Hi Chris There's no definite way for me to tell you for sure but its all looking a bit suspicious that she might be pregnant, in which case I guess she was probably older than 4 months when you got her. The pregnancy length for cats is around 63 days so you can count down from when you got her! Of course it could just be that she was underfed and is making up for that now and getting fatby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I've had a look at your pictures. It looks quite a large area of sore skin. Do you see her licking the area a lot? looks to me like she might be overgrooming the skin. The most common cause of that is a flea dermatitis so that is the first thing you need to do is rule that out by using an effective flea control product. Unfortunately skin conditions aren't all easy to diagnose wiby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Courtney Cats dont get colds like we do. These are most likely symptoms of cat flu, and if your cat gets worse with her problem, gets runny eyes as well or stops eating, she will need treatment including antibiotics from a vet to help her to recover.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Erika The history of a cat fight is highly suspicious for a bite wound on his back that is now becoming infected. These types of wounds often become infected from bacteria in the cat's mouth which are implanted along with the teeth!. It's paniful and he may have devloped an abscess by now which confirms the infection in the wound. If he has, and he's not healing up and is stiby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Dawn I can't speak for certain but the symptoms that you describe are suspicious for a cat who is in season. Female cats in oestrus, to use the technical term, crouch down and present their rear with the tail to one side and make a loud yowling noise that confuses many cat owners into thinking their cat is in pain. It is highly likely that your cat has now fully matured and will repeatby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Clive If Socks is still having the problem my general comment would be that flatulence is sometimes a forerunner to an upset stomach with diahorrea. A mild upset however, may just produce flatulence with no other symptoms. Is it possible that Socks may have eaten something out on a walk that you are unware of? In which case there is an inciting cause even without a change in diet. Medicinaby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Alison I guess you probably have made your choice by now. Yes its difficult to know in young cats if the heart murmur will affect them in the future or not. There are happy and sad experiences discussed on this list. I wouldnt have been able to tell you which yours will be. Your vet is right but a lot of people find themselves in your position, trying to decide what to do in these circumstaby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I am not going to speculate on what problem your dog has that is causing the limp but I would say that I would be planning to offer X-rays of the lame leg if symptoms are not going away with prolonged rest and anti-inflammatories (which is the Metacam). I suggest as a next step you discuss that option with your vet.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Its hard for me to imagine what you are describing here but there's just a few points to make that might be helpful. Is she limping|? If the cut is healing well she shouldnt be or only very little by 9 days. Is she licking or chewing at the area? if not then its unlikely that its bothering her very much. If neither of these things is happening and of course if the cut no longer looks sby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Becky I fear your vet is right that she could be allergic. The licking of the paws and the length of time its been happening are very suspicious for this possibility. Broadly speaking what you are already doing can be enough for some dogs to control the problem but I have met many labradors that need investigation of allergies via skin tests and food trials to diagnose the cause of their skby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Sherry As your post is from a few days ago I guess your dog has either recovered from this vomiting or it did indeed develop into an emergency. Frequent acute vomiting can develop as a symptom from a variety of causes. It can be infection, disturbed digestive function or something completely inappropriate that the dog ate such as a foreign object that gets stuck and blocks up the intestineby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Strong or unpleasant smelling urine might indicate your dog has a problem and smelly urine might have excess protein present. Also is your dog an entire unneutered male because their urine tends to be stronger smelling. More important than just the smell though is if it is accompanied by frequent urination, straining or other symptoms of ill health such as a poor appetite, drinking very liby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hello I imagine you may made your decision by now but I thought it would be helpful to say that you are entitled to register with any vet for the purpose of having euthanasia of a pet. There are no restrictions, just find another one local to you. Most practices being approached with your request, certainly my own, would understand your reasons as explained in your post for having this done.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi No I dont think at 18 months she is old and the symptoms sound serious unfortunately. There's several possible causes, mites is just one of them. You have to decide if you can manage to get her diagnosed and treated by a vet as there's no home remedies I can suggest.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Laura Your cat is certainly very elderly and so could have weak legs due to arthritis. That's just one possibility but there's a list of other possible causes of soreness and him leaning to one side. He is not too old to be helped with his problem. I suggest you take him to a vet to at least see if he can have some pain relief for the problem, even if it cant be cured.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Lauren All I can say is that I am very sorry to hear this very sad story. You are quite right to say there is no definitive answer to how long a cat with a heart murmur will live. Your cat was sadly one of the unlucky cats whose heart murmur was obviously causing severe life-threatening and ultimately fatal symptoms. I send you my sympathy.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Certainly worms can commonly be vomited up as well as passed, I guess you know that now anyway. Giving him a broad spectrum worm pill was the right thing to do and the simple place to start to treat the symptoms. What you have had to since this time will depend on if the vomting has continued. If it was a simple case due to the worms the vomiting should have stopped by now. If it hasn'by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Nickie Its a while since your post but if this is still happening you need to make some changes to her food at the very least to see if the type of food she is eating is causing the problem. Feed her in smaller meals with a bland food, classically chicken and boiled rice or a prescription canned or dry version of bland diet. Take the nylobone away if it looks like she is gnawing bits off itby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Summer I am not at all surprised that you are thinking about this now. I was 11yrs old when I decided I wanted to be a vet. Subject choice is very important. In short its mainly science subjects and high grades in them which are going to help you succeed. Here's a link to follow to get more information Good Luckby Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi If you aiming for A level subjects here then you should certainly aim for sciences. Physics or Maths would be equally valued in a University application. High grades in sciences are needed to secure success in getting into any Vet School. Good Luckby Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi Meg I presume you are still at school and your school should be guiding you about work experience which is usually undertaken when pupils are in year 10 or 11, via a work experience scheme. Many vets take part in such schemes and offer work experience placements to schools and colleges.by Cathy Wickenden - Veterinary Students
Hi Tom You haven't said if he's a healthy happy cat otherwise apart from pooping more frequently. Once a day is certainly normal if you are saying he goes more often than that then it depends if the stool is firm. If its firm and he's happy and also doesn't poop anywhere you dont want him to I would not be worried. On the other hand if there are issues with loose stool orby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi These are worrying symptoms that just might be myxomatosis so I hope you've taken him along to your vet. Nursing care and antibiotics for secondary infections do sometimes allow a rabbit to pull through this disease. Any rabbit showing the symptoms that yours is should be taken to a vet for treatment in any case.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I think the risks to him of not being neutered are greater than any risks of cystitis. Unneutered cats lead a more dangerous life style which is statistically proven to lead to a shorter life span. You have already noted his roaming and fighting. That could eventually lead him into some real scrapes and dangerous situations. Feeding wet food is certainly a help against bouts of cystitis soby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Its a week later now so I really hope you took her to your vet if these 'out of character' symptoms continued. There's not much more I could suggest to diagnose her problem.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi I'm glad that you appreciate they shouldn't breed, being brother and sister. I have both male and female Jack Russells and they are both neutered, so it is my advice to get yours both neutered. It is a simpler operation for the male(assuming his anatomy is all normal and there's no undescended testicles) I am a firm believer in neutering dogs that you dont want to breed froby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Sorry but I cant really say what this is. You are right to note that if its not in the centre of the pupil it can't be a cataract in the lens. Eyes are delicate structures and it would be best to get this checked by a vet in case there is an infection needing treatment.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi This is a big topic to cover. There's a variety of causes of an older cat failing to use a litter tray, some of which are medical in origin but other causes are behavioural. Your cat is undoubtedly stressed by the house move, stressed cats are more sensitive to change and she was obviously prone to stress already which would be why your vet recommended the feline pheromone plug-in. Pby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Rebecca It certainly sounds like there's a problem with your cat's digestion. There's a long list of possible causes especially as he's now an older cat. Your vet really needs to be the place you take your question. The problem could be due to overactive thyroid glands , maldigestion or inflammatory bowel disease. Without tests to check for these conditions its not goiby Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
Hi Samar I think this sounds like an infection. The redness, soreness and smell are all symptoms for this. Treatment is likely to be needed with antibiotics if you can get to a vet with him.by Cathy Wickenden - Ask The Vet
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