by The Paws and Effect Gang | Jun 10, 2018 | Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Hello. I am pretty sure my cat has hyperthyroidism. She has had it for a while now and a friend of mine says her two cats have it and the medication from the vet does nothing. What is your take on it? ~ Lisa Thomas: Well,...
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Mar 4, 2018 | Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: We have a boy kitty, Coby. He is 11 years old and just the most cuddly, loving little man we’ve ever known. We adopted him from a rescue group when he was 2 1/2 months old. From the very beginning he seemed to vomit... by The Paws and Effect Gang | Feb 26, 2017 | Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 17-year-old neutered male cat. He’s been losing weight as he gets older. Recently, he’s been looking unkempt and is wet when I touch him. Despite regular brushing, his hair is matting. He smells awful....
by The Paws and Effect Gang | Jun 12, 2016 | Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I read a past post where you were considering radioactive iodine therapy for your older cat. I know you have since lost her (so sorry) but I was wondering if you did decide to go through with it. My beloved 16-year-old... by The Paws and Effect Gang | Oct 11, 2015 | Cat Health
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I have a 17-year-old female cat named Gabby, who I’ve raised from the time she was 6-8 wks old. I believe she is suffering from hyperthyroidism — all the symptoms, weight-loss, shedding, howling/pacing, thirst,...