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@Dr. Jeff @Dr. Jean Hofve @Dr. Christina This is for 14 yr old cat Morticia, spayed shorthair, 6 pounds, eats raw, no new vacs since adoption. Has chronic teeth problems. Tartar, decay, missing several. Her teeth are smelly and she sometimes shakes her head after eating as if food is stuck...

I know this was discussed earlier this year, but it’s come up in the news again so was wondering if I should be concerned about the raw food my cat eats. She eats a frozen chicken preparation made by a local (San Francisco) pet store. And a local raw frozen turkey product from another company...

13 yr old female cat Mortie Neutering status - spayed Vaccination history - only once as kitten in shelter Breed - domestic short hair Approximate weight - 6.5-7 lbs - thin Indoor cat but goes out on deck in catio Woke me up at 4am tonight hearing her going repeatedly into the litter pan but...

Has anyone found a prepared vegan food product or recipe that their adult cat really likes? My 13 yr old cat has been eating raw meat for several years but her teeth are suffering. She's not up for brushing and I'm sure the sticky meat is sticking to her teeth. So I'm considering going vegan (as...

Couldn't think of the right folder heading for this... The question is about bringing my cat to stay at a friend's house while I take a short trip. I'm in desperate need for a getaway and my overnight petsitter is busy. A friend has offered to take care of my 12 yr old cat (who hates getting...

My cat is Morticia, 12 yrs old domestic shorthair, 7 pounds, eats mostly raw (frozen preparations like SmallBatch and freeze-dried meat and fish treats), has a good loving playful energetic disposition. She has a history of pancreatitis -- twice when she stopped eating altogether for many days...

Female cat, Mortie, 12 yrs old domestic. Small and thin, 7 lbs. Have had her for 11 yrs. Diet consists of canned, frozen cooked, frozen raw (small amts), freeze-dried raw morsels, and freeze-dried chicken hearts, salmon, other fish. And occasional canned sardines. Has history of pancreatitis and...

My cat -- 12 yr old female -- sometimes stands up for the last part of her peeing, aiming for the wall. This has been happening more frequently now -- maybe twice a week. I have a high litter box but it is lower at one end and that's the end she pees above. I tape some paper towel against the...

I'm never sure about how to help minimize my cat's nervousness/fear about getting in the carrier and driving to the vet's office. She has had trauma around vet visits and I'm very concerned about doing anything that will stress her and possibly trigger her past pancreatitis. Rescue remedy on...

As mentioned in the Empower Hour with Dr. Marlene Siegel, does anyone know of a machine to produce hydrogen structured water? She mentioned one that does not require electricity. That sounds good to me. I don't know enough about this to search online, so a recommended site or brand would be...

I have a 10yr old female cat and am thinking of adding a younger cat or kitten to our home. The shelter near me does not test for FelV/FIV. Should I be concerned? Also, any other precautions I should take to protect the health of my existing kitty? The shelter kitty will be vaccinated; that's...

Cat under Dr. Jeff's care needs to go to the vet today for blood work. Looking for ideas on how to keep her calm on the drive with something that won't interfere with her current treatment. I have a few hours to start dosing her. I have Rescue Remedy--how best to use, or other ideas?