Archive for November, 2007
What can I do for my cat’s asthma?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
My kitty has been diagnosed with asthma. I’ve been giving him prednisone for a short time but he is still wheezing. Is there something else I can do for him?
~Kelly
Siouxsie: Asthma is a frightening illness, both for the cat and for the cat’s human caretaker.
Thomas: As you’ve probably been told, […]
Posted: November 25th, 2007 under asthma, chronic illness, cat health.
Comments: 4
My kitten is suddenly acting sleepy and sad. What’s going on?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
Hi I have four 6 mo. old kittens I adopted. Their mom was a feral cat who adopted my son. One of the kittens seems to be sad, sleeping all the time (as of today, and not cat napping). He is not himself: He’s not playing or eating (but he’s […]
Posted: November 18th, 2007 under vaccinations, signs of illness, kittens, cat health.
Comments: 2
Can I give a cat a suppository?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
Can I give a cat a suppository?
~Danielle
Siouxsie: Danielle, the general answer to this question is no. But instead of just saying no, we want to explain why.
Thomas: Unless your veterinarian prescribes a medicine specifically for your cat, you should not give it to him. Many medications designed for people can […]
Posted: November 11th, 2007 under medications, constipation or diarrhea, cat health.
Comments: none