Hello,
I would recommend the following;
1. send a urinalysis to the lab for analysis
2. take an xray of the bladder to make sure there isnt a bladder stone
3. i recommend in hospital iv fluids for 3 days to flush the bladder
4. long term analgesic therapy. I like gabapentin
5. a canned food urinary prescription diet

best of luck

Hello,

anytime I see a cat with itching at the base of the tail I do two things;
1. put a good, safe flea and tick medication on, I like Revolutions, but Frontline is also good.
2. I check the anal glands

the other thing I do is look for any signs of trauma around the area.

In some cases cats have a hyperesthesia complex. This is something to talk to your vet about
see more about this here; https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/what-is-hyperesthesia-in-cats

I hope this helps

Hello,
There are still quite a few old timer vets who may be in your area and willing to help. Call everyone around you. Try to avoid the corporately owned clinics, and ask for a reference from everyone at the local shelters, rescues and via every social media outlet you use (facebook, nextdoor, etc). In many cases if these are older cats then these are either masses due to chronic infection and inflammation, or a neoplastic mass.

If this is a younger cat it may be an oronasalpharyngeal polyp.

Keep asking for affordable options and keep advocating for your cat,

Hello,

I am so sorry to hear about your pup. I will be at the clinic early today if I can help.

Dr Magnifico

Hello,

I apologize for the delay. This case is likely too complicated and difficult to provide much assistance via text.

In all of these cases I think it is best to contact as many local rescues and pet care providers as possible. This might mean reaching out to your local shelter and veterinary college. You can also start a go fund me page. Post on all social media accounts and personal accounts. Start with general practice vet who the rescues recommend. Give them a realistic budget for you. Ask about payment plans and payment plan companies like care credit or vetbilling.com. There are places to help. Keep trying and keep asking.

Hello,

This question is best directed to the veterinarian who provided your pets care/surgery.

Hello,
I think that there are really only two good options. See if you can find another general practitioner to review your pup with an examination and a review of what you have done already or take the referral for the best chance at getting your diagnosis.
In some cases your original vet can call for a consultation with the veterinarians who provide the diagnostics. You can ask about this. It is free and often gives them access to a specialist without the cost.

Hello,
I’m sorry to hear about your dog. You would have to give a better description of what kind of surgery is needed for us to offer any kind of assistance or advice.

Hello,
I do not know of any heartworm treatments outside of those commercially available for this.

Hello,
Sorry for the delay. Yes. I always put these patients on an oral antibiotic and a medicated solution as a compress to keep the area clean.