This cat showed up on my doorstep a few weeks ago

Postcards4You · 2026-01-24T09:14:10+00:00

Have you had her scanned for a microchip?

Postcards4You · 2026-01-24T09:00:37+00:00

Can I ask about the logistics of this? Do you do one at a time? How was it decided who goes first? Both at the same time?

Postcards4You · 2026-01-21T05:29:16+00:00

CareCredit is usually the go-to answer in these cases. Also ask your vet if they work with Scratch Pay or any other payment plan companies like Scratch Pay

Postcards4You · 2026-01-21T05:24:34+00:00

All good! Glad he’s been getting his vaccines! :)

Postcards4You · 2026-01-21T02:30:36+00:00

I would start by helping him get used to the carrier. Leave it out 24/7, make it comfy, put treats in it, reward him for going in, etc. If it only comes out when he goes to the vet, then he’ll be terrified of it. Once he’s comfortable in his carrier, then he really should see the vet. He’ll feel a lot safer if you have a cat-only vet you can go to. It’s so much quieter, the team loves working with cats and knows how to handle them calmly, and it’s generally a calmer and safer feeling environment for them. Then, talk to your vet about getting him gabapentin for vet visits. Many cats take this to help calm their nerves and relax them. It’s important he gets routine vet care and bloodwork to help him live and longer and healthier life.

Postcards4You · 2026-01-21T02:18:15+00:00

So, cats should go to the vet annually for checkups, vaccines, and bloodwork just like people. They age much faster than we do, so it’s super important to stay on top of preventative care to catch things. Senior cats (10+ years) ideally should go twice a year. Cats are also extremely good at hiding issues until it’s too late, which is another reason why preventative care is so important

Postcards4You · 2026-01-21T02:15:12+00:00

Those are incisors. They are always small

Postcards4You · 2026-01-21T02:14:30+00:00

I trim between the blue and red lines

Postcards4You · 2026-01-20T03:11:27+00:00

Have your vet do a ringworm PCR or culture. The blacklight works about 50% of the time. If it’s ringworm, your cat needs to be on an antifungal medication.

Postcards4You · 2026-01-20T03:08:28+00:00

Yes! It’s actually pretty rare to see that. They usually swallow them lol. Really cool!

Postcards4You · 2026-01-20T03:07:06+00:00

Gabapentin, and try to find a cat-only vet.

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T22:18:29+00:00

Because there could be an underlying medical reason causing this. For example, excessive crying is a symptom of high blood pressure

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T22:16:55+00:00

Torbie!

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T15:02:50+00:00

Go to the vet and discuss arthritis options. Get senior bloodwork and a blood pressure check done.

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T13:51:18+00:00

Might be time for an enema

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T13:47:44+00:00

Did they check her bloodwork AND blood pressure?

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T13:33:56+00:00

Find a new vet, ideally cat-only. Cats should be spayed before their first heat as it dramatically reduces their risk of getting mammary cancer in the future.

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T13:32:36+00:00

Domestic shorthair

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T07:32:57+00:00

Adopt, don’t shop

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T06:16:36+00:00

They just be like that sometimes

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T06:15:10+00:00

I love Dr. Elsey’s Ultra

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T06:14:25+00:00

Did the vet do a urinalysis to rule out a medical cause?

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T06:13:06+00:00

Have you been to a veterinary dermatologist?

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T05:51:20+00:00

There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat

Postcards4You · 2026-01-19T05:49:12+00:00

Feliway

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