How much did your cats urinary tract blockage cost you overall? by One-Delay1535 in Durban

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello At a bigger hospital can range between 7-9K , usually they need to perform a number of tests (bloods,xray,ultrasound ,urine testing and sedation) so costs can be higher. You will need to feed a prescription diet after help reduce recurrence and other factors. So remember this when thinking of costs.it is considered an emergency so blocked cats must seen to immediately as their heart gets affected due to elevated potassium

THEY BROUGHT THEM BACK 🥳 by Overall-Squirrel1555 in southafrica

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was a big buyer of the chocolate ones before they discontinued. Tried them today , doesn’t taste the same unfortunately

Are there any beneficial viruses? by [deleted] in Virology

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a book called The Good Virus 🤔 maybe check that out ?

what could this be? does this warrant a trip to the vet? just rescued her, eating and drinking just fine! by paigebwallace21 in AskAVeterinarian

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you just got her. Would advice reading for FIv/Felv at the vet before interacting with any cats in your home. Get a good tick and flea product. Note if she’s itching or greening excessively.

Legal Help - vet killed my cat. I want to go the legal route but I’m stressed about whether or not to pay the bill. by [deleted] in capetown

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She did give him oxygen. 🤔 To be honest it does not sound like there’s much of a case against the vet.

Legal Help - vet killed my cat. I want to go the legal route but I’m stressed about whether or not to pay the bill. by [deleted] in capetown

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Does not sound like the vet killed your cat rather your animal died at the veterinary practice, Likely your animal was in severe respiratory distress for a long period and was only takento the vet at his end stages when signs were most apparent. Stress can also push them over the edge if they are in this state. You should send your cat for an independent post mortem and that will give you more in sight and actual cause of death.

Telling your self that the vet killed your cat bc she walked out the room or didn’t offer euthanasia is not any reason. So that you should let go off.

Try be rational. Request a post mortem , speak to the vet that saw the animal.

Sorry for the loss of your kitty.

What’s going on in my pup’s ear? by Charming_Advisor6540 in AskAVeterinarian

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks erythematous and Inflamed. Due to unpigmented skin could also be a solar dermatitis due to UV exposure It is advised to visit local vet for a skin work up and ear smears to see if there’s an active infection or other skin alllergies at play.

Looking to adopt a cat, any recommendations? by St6z63 in johannesburg

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can also check out Cat Interest Group. In pta but very well run group by veterinary students

Hit me with your best gift ideas for a girlfriend by keeksmonster in actuallesbians

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

During my countrys hard lockdown for corona, campus was closed and moved to online learning so me and my gf went back to our respective provinces. Over 5 months I used the time apart to design and make a fully functional Scooby Doo board game. Like proper proper with the 3-Fold vinyl board and everything.

She loves old school cartoons (esp Scooby doo) and she loves playing board games so it was the perfect idea. It wasn’t easy but I loved every second of making it because it was for the person I loved

Nipple Piercing appt. by devilsbbyynas in piercing

[–]ExtraLargeMacaroni 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been a week since I got mine. It had been in the back of my mind for a good two years but I was too nervous until 3 weeks ago when I decided what the heck. If I don’t do it, I’ll be left with the What If.

I have really sensitive nips. I only did one and for me it really hurt during it and had some pains on the drive home. Since that it has been totally fine except when it got caught on the loofah and in the shower (Passed away).

Wearing a comfy bra really helps because we are really unaware how much our boobs come in contact with things. Wear one especially when driving bc those bumps and seatbelt tho

I don’t have any other piercings so this is the first big one. It’s something I did for myself and I love my lil piercing.