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Pawbly | 10 years ago
I Have A 14 Year Old ShitZu That Had A Seizure And Now He Can…

I have a 14 year old ShitZu that had a seizure and now he can not see. He is using the bathroom in the house and not eating properly. Can anything be done to help him?

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  1. Anonymous

    what does your vet think about it?  since they know the circumstances of the seizure and the overall health of your pet, i’d ask their opinion first.

  2. Sue Bona

    You may need to help him eat and take him outside more often until he gets used to functioning without being able to see

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
When She Was Panting One Night She Went To The Bathroom And Jumped In The…

When she was panting one night she went to the bathroom and jumped in the bathtub. My dog and I are visiting someone for a week and are staying in a apartment. Is it possible she might be home sick?

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  1. Adam Wysocki

    If you have to ask if you need to take a pet to a vet, the answer is always yes. 🙂

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
She Also Jumped Into The Bathtub.

She also jumped into the bathtub.

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  1. Anonymous

    i would be calling your vet about this, definitely.  that’s very concerning behavior!

  2. Ashley Clavijo

    Okay thank you i will call the vet tomorrow.

  3. Anonymous

    …Ashley, i wouldn’t wait that long. please call now.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Both Of My Cats Have Been Experiencing Diarrhea. The Older One Has Yellow Diarrhea And…

Both of my cats have been experiencing diarrhea. The older one has yellow diarrhea and the kitten has trouble getting to the bathroom on time. I’m not sure if it’s because of the food or because they are in contact with other outside cats.

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  1. Alexandra Holley

    They are also still very active and show no signs of being sick. I feed and water them when ever I see that there bowl is running low

  2. Alexandra Holley

    My cats were strays so they used to be outside. I just rescued my kitten recently so my cat might have gotten something from him. I don’t think I’ll be able to afford a vet because I don’t have a job. But I’ll try to feed them healthier cat food and if that doesn’t help all I can do is try to find them a home that can provide for them.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Can Kittens Get Dandruff?

Can kittens get dandruff?

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  1. Kelly Furgason

    Also just be sure the dandruff is not moving.. White specks can be lice too.

    -Kelly 

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
I Have A Three Week Old Kitten Who Hasn’t Had A Bowel Movement Since Wednesday…

I have a three week old kitten who hasn’t had a bowel movement since Wednesday. My friend told me to give him a dewormer since he was an outside cat and it will induce a bowel movement. Is it safe for him? Are there any alternative ways?

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  1. Cheyenne glasheen

    He’s active and eating two tablespoons every three hours. He just learned how to run and he tries to chase our adult cats.

  2. Cheyenne glasheen

    He just had a bowel movement and it was super solid for a 3 week old. No one induced it. But he had a hard time it took two people to hold him.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
Hello,my Dog Is 13 Yrs Old And Diabetic. He Suddenly Starting Urinating And Defacating Uncontrollably…

hello,my dog is 13 yrs old and diabetic. he suddenly starting urinating and defacating uncontrollably. he got a blood test and his blood sugar is 23. the vet thinks maybe it is UTI so he gave antibiotcs but if it doesnt,what do i do?

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  1. Kasey Litt

    depending on breed, 13 is pretty old for a mid-to-large dog. Hopefully, the antibiotics will help.  Your vet probably has also suggested to keep him on a bland diet for the poop issues – boiled chicken, white rice. With him being diabetic, go easy on the rice to make sure you don’t spike the blood sugar.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
I Need To Know How To Treat Pink Eye At Home On My Own Due…

I need to know how to treat pink eye at home on my own due to not being able to afford vet

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  1. Denise Ford

    until you can bring to a vet, i have used warm wet tea bag compress, wipe eyes 2-3 times a day. use separate tea bag for each eye. the tianic acid it the tea bag helps

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Pat Wells | 10 years ago
I Really Need Help. My Cat Won’t Stop Climbing And Shredding My Drapes. I…

I really need help. My cat won’t stop climbing and shredding my drapes. I don’t want to get rid of him, but he is destroying my furniture. I have tried everything, from spraying him with the water bottle, Please help.

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  1. Pat Wells Post author

    Thank you. He is only 10 months old, and I play with him constantly, plus he is never by himself. We also have a dog that is a wonderful companion to Melvin.

  2. Pat Wells Post author

    Do the nail caps work? And can you put them on? Plus cost for application

  3. Kelly Furgason

    Nail caps often fall off and ndeed reapplication, but getting your cat’s nails clipped on a regular basis will help a ton!

  4. Kelly Furgason

    Hi Pat,
    If you do not have a cat tree for your cat, GET ONE 🙂 they are awesome for cats because they can climp up , scratch on them, jump from them. They are a saving grace. They come in all sorts of heights/sizes,textures. They are often expensive but well worth it. Bait the cat tree with cat nip or toys or cat treats to lure your cat to them if they don’t seem interested. Once they figure out they are fun they love them. Our  cat did the same thing as yours before we got two cat tree’s . He usually is found sleeping at the top tier of the tree if he’s not crawling and scratching at it.

    As mentioned also provide cat scratch toys,,they have tons at petsmart or online. Some are as simple as a cardboard tray that has corregated board on it with catnip that cats get lured to and then can scratch.  Also making sure you provide lots of play with rolling toys, plush ones,etc.
    Heres a great link to fun toys and tree’s :http://www.overstock.com/Pet-Supplies/Cat-Supplies/312/dept.html

    I’ve found that the taller the cat tree you can get the better. Also try just simple boxes, cats love to get inside them and scratch at them too.
    And again, make sure to clip your cats nails on a very regular basis, they grow very fast.
    Good luck! Have fun!
    ~kelly

  5. Micha Michlewicz

    Wonderful advice here about nail clipping and also training and enrichment for your cat. Cats are very intelligent, active animals (maybe not while we’re awake!). They need fun and interesting things to climb, things to scratch, and food to hunt. I recommend clients feed *at least* (but preferably ALL) meals in enrichment toys and for positive training. These includes puzzle boards, balls with holes, etc. Also, provide plenty of non-food toys too that will engage your cat’s predatory drive. Put out some of these toys and store the rest. Then after a week or two, switch. This way, you have a rotation of toys and your cat doesn’t get bored.

    You can train your cat to scratch on posts or a sanding board. Or simply bring him/her in for nail clippings, or have a groomer come to your house, or learn to do it yourself. There’s a very good group on Facebook for training these things called Nail Maintenance for Dogs. While the group is geared towards dogs, it will work for any other animal with nails as well. Check out the files section to get started.

  6. Micha Michlewicz

    Wonderful advice here about nail clipping and also training and enrichment for your cat. Cats are very intelligent, active animals (maybe not while we’re awake!). They need fun and interesting things to climb (multiple things, not just one cat tree or climbing furniture), things to scratch, and food to hunt. I recommend clients feed *at least* one (but preferably ALL) meal(s) in enrichment toys and for positive training. These includes puzzle boards, balls with holes, etc. Also, provide plenty of non-food toys too that will engage your cat’s predatory drive. Put out some of these toys and store the rest. Then after a week or two, switch. This way, you have a rotation of toys and your cat doesn’t get bored. You can train your cat to scratch on posts or a sanding board. Or simply bring him/her in for nail clippings, or have a groomer come to your house, or learn to do it yourself. There’s a very good group on Facebook for training these things called Nail Maintenance for Dogs. While the group is geared towards dogs, it will work for any other animal with nails as well. Check out the files section to get started.

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Pawbly | 10 years ago
My Cats Neck Was Swallen And Now Postles Coming Out In The Holes The Size…

My cats neck was Swallen and now Postles coming out in the holes the size of a BB what should I do

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  1. Bob Waldron

    Sorry AutoCorrect. My cats neck was swollen and today I noticed that there was Puss coming out and the swelling was gone but there was a hole in her neck the size of a BB anything I should do