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Klebsiella in Cats
Our cat, Wanda keeps getting upper-respiratory infections. My husband took her to the vet a week ago and the vet told him that the previous tests they conducted showed she has klebsiella in her system and it is resistant to antibiotics so she will have to live with it and just treat the infection. I...
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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How concerned should I be with these *toxic* items for cats?
Over the past year I've come to learn how many common household items are either toxic or not good for cats. I'd love some more insight into whether there are real concerns surrounding things like Onions, Garlic, Onion/Garlic Powder, Lemons, Mint, or even things that contain oils such as Lavender. I...
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2 months ago
the green
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One of my kitties has a dry nose or not as wet nose as my other cat
I have two cats. Both are playful, have healthy appetites, and seemhappy. They sleep with me and are very affectionate. However, i'mconcerned because one of my kitties has a dry nose or not as wet noseas my other cat. I was told that a wet nose is a sign of good health.Should I be concerned about on...
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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My Cat belly is a bit firm, do I need to take my cat to the vet?
I have a two and a half year old female Calico. she had been spayed. I notice that her belly was a bit firm but I can't really tell if anything is wrong. I touched and poked it and she didn't seem to be in pain. she is jumping around, eating food (maybe a bit more than usual but I thought maybe beca...
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Hairball treatment and prevention
My cats are throwing up hairballs. Is there a diet or treatment to help alleviate the problem?
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2 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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