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If he can get to that area with his claws and scratch it, a collar is probably wise. It sounds like bone may be involved in the infection, which requires a longer course of antibiotics. You can also give goldenseal along with that if you want (but not as a substitute), and probiotics (2 hours...

Yes. A post-dental abscess may involve bone, which is harder for antibiotics to get to because it doesn't have a great blood supply. This is one location I would not mess with.

Sounds like you are thinking about this in the right way. Definitely don't fix what ain't broke, but now you have some little things you can work on that could be very helpful. :)

So, I want to go back and address the initial litterbox problem... we got a little sidetracked on the vaccine issue. It's time to play detective and really figure out what's going on. Here are a couple of articles to help: Litterbox Secrets | Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve Why Did My Cat Pee...

You may want to contact your local animal control to see if there is a rabies exemption in your local laws for sick pets. Vaccines say right on the bottle "for use in healthy animals only." A pet with a seizure disorder should *not* be vaccinated, and your vet should be able to write an...

Great question! I think I'd consider it a *little* step below fresh cooked because of the high cooking temperature used in canning. It would be less "vital" than lightly cooked (still pink, e.g.) beef at home. But it's not a bad option, and far better than kibble or even canned pet food, in...

No, castor oil is fairly toxic, very harsh; it's a strong laxative that could be quite unpleasant if not harmful. Glad she took care of it on her own!

PureVax is indeed the safest, but for indoor cats with no exposure to wildlife then rabies vaccine is not needed. In Denver, I knew several totally indoor cats who were exposed to bats that got in through windows, chimneys, balconies. About 25% of bats there are carriers so the risk was not...

Oh cats will be cats! They keep us on our toes, that's for sure. It's always good to have the chiropractor (as well as your mobile vet) do a once-over of each cat whenever they have the opportunity. We don't even *know* what the little sneaks do when we're not looking! ;-) Dehydration is the...

Hi Debbie! I'm not the dog expert here, but I have a couple of thoughts coming from a little bit different angle. The liver enzymes are mildly elevated, which is a real thing, but not alarmingly so. The urine protein is odd given that her kidney values are normal. Honest Kitchen is a very...

Hi, Daysha, sorry to hear Bella is not doing well. You have given her such a great life and more time than anyone could have hoped! So along with the sadness, please give yourself a big hug for how well she has done with you! A compounding pharmacy will happily put anything in a transdermal...

Oh there's much more they say that's totally ridiculous, but that's a good sample! :)

Hi Marshall! Boone is a real cutie-patootie! I agree, it *could* be a sign of pain, but it may be nothing concerning since his BEAM is otherwise normal. A vet exam to check his teeth, normality of jaw motion, etc. is a good idea. It's interesting that it occurs in that fuzzy almost-asleep state...

For instance, thse statements are not true: “Produces an enzyme.” - not a thing “Barrier around the protein.” - not a thing “Must feed every 20–22 hours.” - fleas can go days if not weeks without feeding “Male fleas don’t bite.” - yes they do

Biologically, this makes no sense. Looks like a massive marketing scam to me.

Both Dr. Jeff and Dr. Christina work with individuals, I'm sure they will chime in! :)

I know what you mean, it's so hard to just "let it be." While we want to be proactive and provide extra support, too much can really confuse things! But the body's wisdom is often all it takes to heal.

Pollen is a common allergen... I might think about pausing that. Barleygrass is known to be a risk factor for urinary issues, and there isn't a real need for it unless it was prescribed for a particular reason. But I just always prefer to simplify as much as possible. The first three you...

Of course he says so, and you (as a Norwegian, since we are all amazing!) are perceptive enough to hear that! 🥰 Any animal can react to anything at any time. He has had a rough go, so no doubt his immune system is a little whacky here and there. Sometimes a cat will become sensitized to...

She was with UGA the last time I saw her, but she has since changed positions and I no longer have current contact info. I hunted around for her too, thinking maybe I could find a "back door," but no luck. Hope you can get hold of her!