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Renal Cat Food: Hill's or Royal Canin?
Hello to you.My cat(2y,male,sterilized)was recently diagnosed with stage 2 kidney failure. Therefore, he consumes kidney food. Vet recommendations are Royal Canin and Hills. Only these two brands of kidney food are available in my country. The strict emphasis of his veterinarian is Royal Canin.
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Janeer
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How does a bland diet helps with gastroenteritis (vomit/diarrhea) in cats?
My 2 years old cat, Boba, is experiencing vomiting and diarrhea symptoms. Took him to the vet, and he was diagnosed with gastroenteritis. The vet recommended a bland diet (boiled chicken and rice) for the next 3-4 days and to steer away from his usual food/treats.
What I’m having trouble understan...
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2 years ago
Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
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Hip and Joint Health in Cats?
I was playing with my cat and she was really getting into this feather toy I bought for her. She was doing some crazy stunts in the air and then I had the epiphany... should I be getting her on some joint health? She lands on the floor pretty hard even if we do play on a rug, am I accidentally speed...
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2 years ago
Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
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How to get 16 yr old cat to eat while away
My lil guy had to have several teeth out. He eats canned food with no problem. However I have to go out of town for a week and can’t get him to eat kibbles again. I’ve tried wetting them adding tuna, he just picks the tuna out. I’m sure he’s afraid it might hurt. My vet said there was no reason he c...
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2 years ago
Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
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What are the best Leaky Anal Gland/High Fiber foods for cats?
One of our cats (the pickier eater of course) has a very smelly, leaky anal gland. We have seen three vets about it. None of them have mentioned infection or anything. Negative for worms and parasites (stool looks good, not soft). Her anal glands were also very empty and not impacted when checked on...
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Dr. Aisling O'Keeffe MVB CertSAM ISFMAdvCertFB MRCVS
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