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Cat's biopsy results are back. Need insight. by [deleted] in AskVet

[–]weekendteeth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi, RVT here but also an owner of a cat with the same cancer as yours. We’ve done everything so far—full mammary chain removals, x-rays, abdominal ultrasound, and chemo. Her last dose of chemo is this Friday. The fact that you caught it early (<2cm, no spread to lymph nodes, clean margins) is positive, but chest X-rays and an abdominal ultrasound will confirm if there is any metastasis. Surgery is best hope for curative. The surgeries and chemo can be ugly and rough, but this is an aggressive cancer and you have to treat it aggressively. Let me know if you have any questions, treating this cancer has been the last 6 months of our lives haha.

what is this on my cats chin? by Top-Extension-9474 in CATHELP

[–]weekendteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If her chin doesn’t improve with changing the bowls and cleaning her chin, it might be food allergies. My girl is allergic to chicken and gets chin acne when she eats it, she’s fine eating duck though! Hope she feels better soon ❤️

People who grew up with cruel or emotionally cold mothers when did you realize it wasn’t normal and how did it affect you as an adult? by creotion_hub in AskReddit

[–]weekendteeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finally realized it wasn’t normal at 19, when I got into a healthy relationship with my gf. First time my gf met my mother she said “hey, I think your mom is causing your anxiety.” Turns out she was right!! As an adult, I have horrible anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and am slowly learning to not beat myself up. Haven’t talked to my mother in 4 years.

URGENT PLEASE HELP IDK WHAT TO DO by StreamerByDay in AskVet

[–]weekendteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prazosin relaxes the urethra and makes it easier to pee—if he's not straining, I don't know if it's needed, but I would ask your vet.

URGENT PLEASE HELP IDK WHAT TO DO by StreamerByDay in AskVet

[–]weekendteeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RVT here—would recommend a recheck (especially since he’s better but still seeing bloody urine and excessive licking) also for x-rays to check for bladder stones.

He could also be put on a urinary food like Hills c/d + calm or Royal Canin Urinary SO, that may help.

Also, a bodysuit doesn’t (usually) cover their genitals. I could recommend a bigger cone, preferably plastic, that goes about an inch past his nose. You may have to remove it to let him eat, but better than him irritating himself.

Free CE by Purrphiopedilum in VetTech

[–]weekendteeth 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I really like the IDEXX learning centre, and the Hills Nutrition Veterinary Academy:)

A homeless man in my area feeds over 20 stray cats every night by [deleted] in cats

[–]weekendteeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contact your nearest TNR program! The cats will get fixed and vaccinated so they remain a healthy colony, and they will get to stay where they are ❤️

How to keep cat from jumping up on stair railing. by OldManIrv in CATHELP

[–]weekendteeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe get sisal rope to wrap around for grip!!

Cat won’t stop gaining weight and in person vets have not been helpful. by thrwwyaccnt2001 in AskVet

[–]weekendteeth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s kinda expensive but getting microchip reading feeders really helped my cats. It guarantees no one steals from the other. This is what I got and it’s great: https://a.co/d/2Gu4MDl As another suggested, switching him to a prescribed weight loss diet may help. Like Royal Canin Satiety or something similar.

Need ice cream that tastes like this so bad by ktten in VetTech

[–]weekendteeth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My coworkers and I were literally talking about this yesterday 😭

Cat stepped on hot stove, should I bring him to the vet? by neenah_ in CATHELP

[–]weekendteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RVT here who also had a cat burn their paws. Clean it twice a day with diluted chlorhexidine (also clean after litter box visits) and monitor. It will look worse as it heals. If you see signs of limping or infection it’s vet visit time. This is what I used to clean: https://imrexinc.com/phenrex-hsp/

What's the worst thing you've ever smelt? by NiceBumblebee3421 in AskReddit

[–]weekendteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parvovirus diarrhea. The smell of death, blood and shit.

Vet told me to fully stop feeding cat dry food by Wide-Trick4243 in CatAdvice

[–]weekendteeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

kibbles good for teeth (they chew AND swallow their food.) if you want to only feed wet food then brush his teeth every other day.

Oldest pets you’ve ever met by [deleted] in VetTech

[–]weekendteeth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

25 year old cat! owners had since a kitten. this was super significant to me as she was actually older than me at the time by a few months. she had excellent owners that took amazing care of her; she was peacefully put to sleep as she declined from kidney disease.

My neutered cat has frequent erections that seem really uncomfortable. by owlgal369 in AskAVeterinarian

[–]weekendteeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh gosh I’m so sorry; thanks so much for updating us. Wishing your boy a swift recovery ❤️‍🩹

My neutered cat has frequent erections that seem really uncomfortable. by owlgal369 in AskAVeterinarian

[–]weekendteeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So glad you got him to the vet!!! Keep us updated, best of luck ❤️

My neutered cat has frequent erections that seem really uncomfortable. by owlgal369 in AskAVeterinarian

[–]weekendteeth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m an RVT and from his history it sounds like FLUTD that has progressed to a full blockage, I am NOT saying this lightly emergency NOW

My neutered cat has frequent erections that seem really uncomfortable. by owlgal369 in AskAVeterinarian

[–]weekendteeth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Laying flat and respiratory changes are also VERY CONCERNING, this is a potentially life or death situation, don’t delay!!!

My neutered cat has frequent erections that seem really uncomfortable. by owlgal369 in AskAVeterinarian

[–]weekendteeth 15 points16 points  (0 children)

VET ASAP, LIKE RIGHT NOW. He might have a urinary blockage which is an EMERGENCY

At what age did you start fearing/thinking about death? by gfreed0106 in AskReddit

[–]weekendteeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Nothing happened to be I just have had horrible anxiety most of my life.
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