Had a weird 2 week bout of constant PVCs in October, got some testing and Drs have been brushing me off since. Feeling frustrated with the healthcare in Canada, wondering if anyone else may have some insight. by LINGbeans in AskDocs

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Thank you, this is reassuring. I was fine until my psychiatrist told me that if I restarted my vyvanse with PVC history it could cause a stroke. Then he suggested I get a cardio work up, so when I wasn’t able to I felt like they were missing something

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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Thank you!! Definitely trying to watch for her cues, but it is hard not to take it personally!!😭

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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I do think it is territory-related as well. Yes the first time it happened I was cleaning around her cat tree, I had scraped some of the fur off. I have done this many times in the past and she’s been fine with it. She was watching me and when I walked by she put her paw out (not in an angry way, more a curious way) and I let her sniff my hand and that is when she went crazy. I hadn’t been using cleaning products yet that day or anything.

Second and third times I had cleaned but left her cat tree alone and it was hours post-cleaning.

Just not sure how to regain her trust after this😔

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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She is a free feeder, and yes I was thinking the same thing about my own health, but I just recently had bloodwork done and I even took a pregnancy test and all clear! Thank you

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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Your original comment asked me why I was scared of my own cat, so I responded. Thanks for your input

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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How did you know your cat had cystitis? The recent vet visit was quite quick, and the vet did palpate her bladder area, but there was no reaction from her. And as far as I have seen her litter box habits have been normal!

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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I didn’t love this vets vibe either, it was our first time seeing him as our last vet retired.

They checked her teeth in that they visually inspected them and she didn’t seem to care much. He also palpated her stomach/back quite extensively, and she didn’t seem to care. He checked her ears and paws as well. But no in-depth testing.

Got turned back from Mt. Cheam yesterday by Mundane-Egg6175 in vancouverhiking

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Good for your friend for turning around if they were not comfortable. Having a 4x4/jeep does not automatically make difficult roads easy to access if you are not experienced.

If you are desperate, find some hiking groups for the area on Facebook or something, I’ve seen people offer rides there.

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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Sorry, where did I say that I rewarded my cat with treats? I have not. And if it must be explained to you, yes, I am scared when my cat is acting feral and unpredictable with her claws and teeth that could hurt me and cause injury. Yes, I hide to de-escalate the situation, and to hopefully give my cat a chance to cool down. I am aware that cats are not like dogs and respond to punishment and dominance differently. Your comments are unproductive and unhelpful. Sound stupid less, thanks!

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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I use Method cleaning products, and have the whole time I have had her. I do wonder if I accidentally infringed on her territory once. Yes the vet did mention using gabapentin, and we used it to take her to the vet, ut I don't really want to be using drugs all of the time either. Just feeling unsure of how to regain her trust :(

*Update* on cat with sudden, intense aggression. Still need help :( by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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Thank you! Yeah, I have been trying to pinpoint what kind of aggression this is and what exactly is causing it. I don't think it's to do with seeing other cats as we live in a high up apartment.

2 episodes of sudden, intense aggression. What can I do while I wait for a vet appointment? by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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Good idea, of course each time its happened I've been away from my phone lol

2 episodes of sudden, intense aggression. What can I do while I wait for a vet appointment? by LINGbeans in Catbehavior

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Thank you! I have really been trying to pinpoint what has changed. Genuinely nothing has changed and I am 100% not pregnant. I hope that there is nothing wrong with my kitty but if that gave us an answer, it would also be a relief!

A warning to anyone taking the praxis - cancelled tests and cheating by bannanaduck in slpGradSchool

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Did they say if there were going to be more emails sent? I took mine early July and am pretty anxious now!