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by cricketsmom
Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:48 pm
Forum: Rainbow Bridge
Topic: RIP my sweet Casey, please help me someone :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 6339

Re: RIP my sweet Casey, please help me someone :-(

I'm so sorry for the loss of your little buddy :cry: And I'm sorry for the way it happened. It's hard enough to lose your best friend from natural causes, much less something like this. I agree there was nothing you could have done... He was probably injured too seriously already the instant they gr...
by cricketsmom
Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: My Kitty's Broken Leg?
Replies: 8
Views: 7573

Re: My Kitty's Broken Leg?

Yeah, femur fractures are usually too high to heal correctly on their own... I'm glad surgery was an option for you guys and I hope it went well. You're not a wimp. lol. I work at a vet clinic, but I had some treatments done on my cat at another clinic because they were more specialized in what she ...
by cricketsmom
Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: My Kitty's Broken Leg?
Replies: 8
Views: 7573

Re: My Kitty's Broken Leg?

You're welcome. Enjoy your cuddle time with your kitty and try to make the best of it. Have a good night!
by cricketsmom
Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: My Kitty's Broken Leg?
Replies: 8
Views: 7573

Re: My Kitty's Broken Leg?

Sounds like you're doing a good job of watching him and keeping him calm and taken care of. :) If you're afraid he'll jump down when you go to sleep, you can put blankets on the floor and make yourself a nest and sleep down there with him. I've done that a time or two with my critters for different ...
by cricketsmom
Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: Emergency help
Topic: My Kitty's Broken Leg?
Replies: 8
Views: 7573

Re: My Kitty's Broken Leg?

Hi there! Okay just logged on so you may or may not get this tonight... Best thing you can do for your kitty until you can get him checked at the vet is to keep him quiet, preferably in a small area so it's less likely that he will make his injury worse. Like in a big dog crate or just in one room i...
by cricketsmom
Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: We lost Scully today
Replies: 5
Views: 2039

Re: We lost Scully today

I'm so sorry for your loss :(
by cricketsmom
Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: UTI...third time in a year! HELP ;(
Replies: 11
Views: 3884

Re: UTI...third time in a year! HELP ;(

I am so happy to hear this good news! :trophy:
by cricketsmom
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Paralysis: Neurological and IVDD
Topic: Schnauzer can no longer walk, seems depressed.
Replies: 5
Views: 3476

Re: Schnauzer can no longer walk, seems depressed.

Hi Cindi! :welcomepink: We're glad you found us! Sounds like you are on the right track doing therapy. Not sure if it's what you're looking for, but these are my thoughts... If she can still move at least a pair of legs, there are carts to support back legs, front legs, or all four legs. If that's a...
by cricketsmom
Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Trace protein in urine of paralyzed doggie
Replies: 1
Views: 1346

Re: Trace protein in urine of paralyzed doggie

Wow what a wonderful milestone of 5 years coming up! :trophy: At this point I wouldn't be too worried. I see trace protein occasionally on the UA chem strips I do at work for pets, and unless it's paired with something else, they are usually given a clean bill of health. If it doesn't go away after ...
by cricketsmom
Sun Jun 12, 2011 1:15 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: A stray that was gone for quite awhile suddenly returned
Replies: 2
Views: 1293

Re: A stray that was gone for quite awhile suddenly returned

I would suspect this kitty knows where food and love are :) He/She could still belong to someone and be roaming around the neighborhood, but who knows... I guess you can watch a little longer to make sure before taking him/her in 8)
by cricketsmom
Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: UTI...third time in a year! HELP ;(
Replies: 11
Views: 3884

Re: UTI...third time in a year! HELP ;(

I agree with Carol. I don't believe you or your parents were instructed on how often to express your kitty. I express my cat Cricket at least twice per day. Sounds like your kitty is not feeling well at all right now. The laying around and not drinking are red flags to me. I would recommend taking h...
by cricketsmom
Sat May 21, 2011 3:42 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 3
Views: 2586

Re: Hello Everyone

Skin problems can have a lot of causes. Your dog could have allergies, mites, fleas etc. It is best to go see your vet so they can look at your animal and maybe do some tests to find out what's wrong. Here's some things you can try in the meantime. Put flea medication on your pet. Get the good stuff...
by cricketsmom
Wed May 18, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Other Problems
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 3
Views: 2586

Re: Hello Everyone

Hi John, :welcome:
What problems are you having with your dog?
by cricketsmom
Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: Incontinence & Kidney Problems
Topic: Cat: broken pelvis+tail, eating+pee+poo problems, I'm scared
Replies: 74
Views: 104231

Re: Cat: broken pelvis+tail, eating+pee+poo problems, I'm sc

Hi maine_coonz I'm glad you found an easier position to express Raz. It's too bad he's still wanting to struggle so much. Cricket used to twist and scratch when I would go to express. I found that holding her by the scruff when I express works best for her. I hold her facing me with my left hand and...