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Because she did have dry stools, yes I would add the psyllium, or alternatively 1/2 to 1 tsp canned pumpkin. You can give to both cats.

A compress is a warm wet cloth. The moisture is important, so don't just use a bottle, although I guess you could wrap a hot water bottle *in* a moist cloth and apply it that way. But a wash cloth soaked in hot water, wrung out and applied gently will be the most comfortable for her, and do a...

The vet absolutely should have clipped the fur around the area. You can try to keep it clean with a warm compress a couple of times a day, but don't use anything else and do not put anything on it. It needs to be open to the air to heal.

It's very common in cats as well. It's typically related to the texture of the stool, either too hard or too soft. When that happens the gland is not emptied properly and can get infected. Maybe you should find another vet for a second opinion, as this one seems to not be that familiar with cats.

Vaseline is the exact same thing as paraffin, it's just a different name here.

Most cats won't volunteer to eat vaseline, you have to give it to them like a medicine. Easiest way is to get a blob on your finger and push it into the corner of the mouth. Lots of choices for fiber, from psyllium powder to bran to slippery elm. A lot of cats accept a little canned pumpkin...

Yes those are the painkiller (left) and antibiotic (right). They are justified and should be given. You may want to add a tiny pinch of fiber to her food from now on, and extra water, to help her stool pass more easily. I am glad they gave her a painkiller, most vets here wouldn't think it...

Never heard of a hemorrhoid in a cat in 30+ years of feline practice. Definitely get her in tomorrow. She may need enema, manual feces removal, definitely fluids. How old is she? What does she eat? Any history of digestive problems? Do you know how to give fluids at home? I know you're far...

Well finally Richard and I agree on something, lol! ;-)

All of the above... but why I say they like it (only half joking) is that so many cats do it so consistently they *must* like it--but probably because it makes them feel so much better. Why did they feel the need in the first place? There we look to an energetic imbalance. That's where things...

You can always try meat baby food, there's usually beef, ham or veal as options. One thing to know about Fancy Feast (or any food with this ingredient), if it says "meat by-products," that can include meat from cows, pigs, sheep and/or goats. The proportion of each can vary from 0 to 100%. If...

Kittens don't generally put on fat, that doesn't happen until after spaying or >1 - 2 years of age. Mostly I recommend feed them as much as they will eat. Unless you feed a lot of carbs she will not get fat. And that's fine. She will eventually develop a little fat pad on her belly but do not...

Raw food shouldn't be left out for more than 30 minutes, max. If she hasn't eaten it, put it away and try again in a few hours or at the next mealtime. Raw meat contains bacteria that, at room temperature, multiply every 20 minutes, making it dangerous to consume if it's been sitting for too...

I know this has been a struggle. Have you tried feeding her other things besides the raw recently? Maybe add a topper? Is there something she likes better? I've had good luck with sprinkling Wysong DentaTreat on food. How many calories per gram are in the food you're using? (This info is...

I recommend this: Making Cat Food This is the recipe, but I highly recommend reading the rest of Dr. Pierson's info for all the how's and why's of making the food.

Some easy possibilities include flower essences, EFT, and Tellington TTouch. Things like WEBB, acupuncture, and chiropractic can be useful if there are physical imbalances. There are many calming herbs, but for a dog like Bhakti, you want to address the root of the problem, not just band-aid...

You still need to ask them, since we do not have a complete readout of what exactly how much of each nutrient is in it, what is missing, etc. When I was working with a formulator, the list of ingredients and nutrients ran to 11 pages of Excel workbook. Change one tiny thing, and changes cascaded...

As a backup Halo Ear Wash is okay, though I dilute it with water by 50% because the witch hazel can sting a bit.

Don't know if you remember, but Tonya was a vet school classmate of mine and was one of the four from our class who attended your weekend seminar in 1993, our Junior year!

I think yes, as well, but new info is coming all the time and I'm keeping a close eye on it!