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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
These cases need to be addressed as a medical emergency. There is no safe advice I can give outside of seeing a vet and going from there

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
Your kitten should see a veterinarian for help. I cannot advise what to do until the kitten has an exam. In almost all cases it ir very hard to treat these guys as they have bones with open growth plates if it is a congenital defect she may learn to ambulate around her defect.
I wish her well and I hope you can get to a vet soon

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
I am sorry for the delay.

These cases can be really frustrating. If at all possible try to find a feline only veterinarian.

I scrutinize diet, environment and do a thorough physical exam and talk about blood work, xrays. ultrasound and try to identify any underlying causes that might be causing the difficulty in ability to defecate.
im sorry but i can only provide medical advice and care for established clients. if you are near northern maryland i am happy to see you at the clinic, jarrettsville veterinary center.

you can ask your vet about trying to identify the cause(s) and trying medications to see if they help,, like metocolpramide., motility agents, even anit nausea medications and providing fluids at home (we sell sq fluids kits at my practice).

I really wish you the best of luck

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

hello,
I’m sorry to hear about your cat. But I cannot provide much assistance based on what you’ve provided here. Certainly things like infection , trauma and other diseases might cause this. I think the vet needs to be consulted again.
If needed go ask for a second opinion from another vet,, maybe even a cat specialist

sincerely
dr magnifico

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
There are a few things that this might be.. diet,, maybe try a different food, one that is made for cats with sensitive stomachs, intestinal parasites ( this is determined by sending a fecal sample to your vets office for analysis), or a disease of the gi tract… maybe even bad teeth? My point is that this is a case where a veterinarian should be consulted to help rule in or out, some of these.
Good luck.

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
If you told me that you were making the stock and you werent using any salt, or dangerous ingredients (onions, garlic, etc), then I might say ok..

but the issue for me is in the why your dog isnt interested in a dog food? Ask your vet for recommendations on a diet that is suitable for your dog. This advice should come after you have done a thorough physical exam and blood work to include fecal, thyroid and urine. (maybe additional diagnostics after these?).

I also use canned and dry food with my dogs to keep the dry kibble more interesting and palatable.

hope this helps

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
I usually don’t worry too much about a broken toenail. I can rot clearly see the photo either. My best advice is to make sure she isn’t licking the area and make sure it stays clean, especially because litter boxes. If it looks like it is infected you will need a vet. I strongly discourage wrapping feet on cats. They will make the area worse by chewing at rhe bandage or it will cause swelling as they never stay on unless they are too tight. So never place a bandage on a cat.
Please see a vet if you are worried.

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

I am in northern Maryland. Jarrettsville Veterinary Center

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
It depends on a few things.. how much of the wrapper was swallowed. How much was chewed (for example did the wrapper get chewed into small pieces), and how big and healthy is your dog?
All of these influence the ability for it to be passed.
I wish I could help you more.

2 years ago
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Krista Magnifico

Hello,
I would find a vet who helps you and your pet. If you aren’t comfortable with the answer you are being given keep looking for a vet who helps you. There is no such thing as being too old to be helped.

2 years ago

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