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How do I clean my cat’s ears?

Kelly from our Cat Doctors location shows you the best way to clean your cat’s ears.

My kitten tested positive for FeLV. Our older cat tested negative, so she was vaccinated and they are kept separate. Should I do an IFA test in 2 months? If that is negative, is it safe to re-introduce the 2 cats? Does a negative result after a positive mean that she can no longer transmit the disease?

I am sorry for your dilemma. I would keep these cats strictly isolated. I would repeat the FeLV snap test and perform a FeLV IFA in 2 months. If either one remains/is positive then your kitten could still expose your other...

My Quaker just bit 2 of my budgies, I put neosporin on the wound. Will they be okay? How can I stop this in the future?

The birds that were bitten require examination by an experienced avian veterinarian as soon as possible. Topical antibiotic ointment is insufficient to treat bacterial infection often associated with penetrating bite wounds. Also, bite wounds are painful and your birds likely...

I have a 5 year old Pomeranian, weight’s 4 pounds, and had Hypoglycemia when he was a puppy, almost dying several times. He recovered but has since had digestive problems, with loose or bloody stools. I changed his food to Science Diet Sensitive Stomach and that has helped greatly but he still has issues with this or some form of diarrhea at least monthly. Now he has a dry, hacking, cough.

Toy breed dogs sometimes do seem to get more than their share of health problems in such a tiny package, I sympathize with your struggles – luckily they do grow out of hypoglycemia but there are other conditions common in...

My 10 year old cat has just recently started pooping on the carpet instead of his litter box. I clean his box daily. Should I be concerned?

Hello, There are several possible underlying causes for what you describe including constipation, parasites, stress, dietary changes, other health issues such as kidney issues or even an overactive thyroid gland. He definitely needs an exam to further discuss and start ruling out these...

My cat seems very lethargic today. She didn’t eat breakfast, and I found her in a corner of my apartment she normally doesn’t go to for comfort. What’s wrong with her?

When cats don’t eat, it usually means that they really don’t feel good. They shouldn’t go more than 2 days without eating, they can become dehydrated very quickly. If she isn’t doing her normal routine we need to see her. ...

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