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  1. RuthR

    Question about giving aloe vera juice for chronic constipation in cat

    My 14-year old Maine Coon cat, Teddy, struggles with chronic constipation. His diet is now some some raw and some lightly cooked ground chicken and chicken hearts plus a little bit of ground burger. I have read that a little bit of aloe vera juice can help. I have two questions: How much aloe...
  2. RuthR

    Teddy - cat taken to ER - pancreatitis diagnosed

    We had to take our 14-year old Maine Coon cat to the ER on Friday, and he was diagnosed with pancreatitis (he also has hyperthyroid and heart disease). The vet there recommended Hill’s Science Diet i/d prescription diet (canned). My cat only gets raw chicken and beef, so I don’t know if he will...
  3. RuthR

    Need help - Teddy (cat) with probable HCM and right-sided congestive heart failure

    Yesterday was a very bad day for Teddy and me. It started off fine, with him sitting in the recliner with Mike and watching Cat TV and napping. Then we went to his vet appointment, and immediately Dr. Stern noticed he wasn't his normal self. I knew something was wrong because his abdomen has...
  4. RuthR

    Questions about NMN supplement by iHerb for my cat

    After seeing the Empower Hour talk by Dr. Peter Dobias where he spoke about NMN supplements, I would like to try giving some to my 14-year old, 18 pound Maine Coon cat, Teddy, to see if it might improve his energy level. Dr. Jeff, I think you referred to the California Gold Nutrition NMN...
  5. RuthR

    Omega test results for Maine Coon cat

    My 14-year old male Maine Coon cat, Teddy, had his omega level tested when we first started taking him to Dr. Stern in March of 2023, and it was 10.2. He was put on two pumps per day of Omega Benefits by Veterinarian Recommended Solutions (Omega Benefits® Cat & Small Dog | Veterinarian...
  6. RuthR

    Thinking about trying Assisi Loop for my cat with arthritis

    My 13 3/4 year old male Maine Coon cat has arthritis, and I am thinking about purchasing an Assisi Loop to see if it will help him. I am hoping those of you who have used one for your pets (especially cats) or have heard stories from other people will respond and let me know how effective you...
  7. RuthR

    Safe shampoo to use on cat with "stud tail"

    My 13 ¾ old male Maine Coon cat is neutered, but he has “stud tail”. He has had it for about 1 ½ years. There is an area of seborrhea on the top of his tail about two inches from the base where the fur is very greasy and sticky. It is very painful for him if I try to comb it. I don't know if...
  8. RuthR

    Question about how I know it's time to try Solensia for arthritis

    I realized in mid-July that my 13 ¾ old male Maine Coon cat is suffering from arthritis. I tried various supplements, but nothing was helping. About 2 ½ weeks ago I started giving him Joint Support for Cats from Canna Companion USA (hemp CBD). It was explained to me that it may take 2-6 weeks...
  9. RuthR

    Suspected Arthritis in Cat

    I believe my 13 ½ year old male Maine Coon cat has arthritis, and I am looking for direction on how to give him some immediate relief from his symptoms. Looking back, I believe there were gradual signs. In addition, his energy has been low for months, but we started him on some Ancestral...
  10. RuthR

    Teddy - cat - is Liqui-Tinic okay to give for anemia

    My 13 1/2 year old male neutered Maine Coon cat just had complete blood work done. It was great to hear that his T4 level is down to 2.3, but the vet also said he is anemic (that might explain why he has had low energy for quite a while). She is recommending that I give him Liqui-Tinic. However...
  11. RuthR

    Teddy - cat - microbiome report questions

    My cat, Teddy, is a 13 ½ year old male neutered Maine Coon. I am trying to decide what he needs after his second microbiome report. I don't know why the sample was sent stating that he has no symptoms – that is incorrect. He has been and is still experiencing constipation. He scratches around...
  12. RuthR

    Teddy - Hyperthyroid Cat

    My 13-year old male Maine Coon cat, Teddy, was diagnosed with hyperthyroid on 03/15/2022. At that time, his T4 level was 7.2. After one month on Felimazole 2.5 mg. twice a day, his T4 only went down to 6.1. After one month on Felimazole 5 mg. twice a day, his T4 went down to 1.1. However, his T4...
  13. RuthR

    Teddy - cat - looking for holistic primary care vet near Annville, PA (south central PA)

    My 13-year old Maine Coon cat is due for his rabies vaccine. I asked my conventional vet to give him an exemption because, with chronic rhinitis, hyperthyroidism, and periodontitis, he is not healthy and should not be given a vaccine. The vet said it is fine for him to get the vaccine and he...
  14. RuthR

    Teddy (cat) - is there a limit on how much beef he should eat

    My 13 year old male Maine Coon cat has been on a raw diet since June of 2021. His health challenges are chronic rhinitis and hyperthyroidism. He had his teeth cleaned two months ago for periodontitis. He has been receiving treatment from a homeopathic vet since October 2022. I have...
  15. RuthR

    Teddy - Chronic Rhinitis/Sinusitis

    Your pet's name – Teddy Bear (Teddy) Approximate age – almost 13 years old (DOB 12/19/2009) Sex - Male Neutering status – neutered at 8 months old Breed – Maine Coon Approximate weight – 8.2 kgs. (18 pounds) What's their BEAM (behavior...
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