Amitriptyline For Felines by Michael (London, UK) Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (a TCA). It is taken by people for a variety of reasons one of which is to alleviate depression, another is to combat insomnia. I know a person … Continue reading →
An Unpleasant Vet Experience by Kathy (Ingleside,Ill. USA) What’s this vet doing? Photo added by Michael – photo by psd (modified) I haven’t been here because I’ve been back to work and have been spending all my spare time with … Continue reading →
by Michael (Ponca City, OK) Aesthetised cat – photo by pinkypigs (Flickr) The purpose of this post is not to provide medical information on anesthesia and cats but to prompt us to think about the risks and downside in relation … Continue reading →
There is an antidote to paracetamol poisoning in cats. Some people take overdoses of paracetamol. An antidote has been developed and is available at (some?) hospitals. Cats are not that infrequently poisoned, either deliberately or accidentally. A cat might chew … Continue reading →
Acid Reflux In Cats? by Sally (Glos U.K) I have a ten year old male Siamese. He has always loved his food and still eats well – balanced diet of pouches plus a certain amount of dried food. He is … Continue reading →
by Finn Frode (Copenhagen, Denmark) Ivanhoe before he got ill Last year I lost my Ivanhoe, who succumbed to FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) just 11 months old. He was a purebred Somali that I had high expectations for – both … Continue reading →
Triclosan is harmful to cats, or is it? What is Triclosan? Where does it come from? Well it is probably manufactured by a number of companies throughout the world but a search indicated that a high percentage are based in … Continue reading →
In this short page I explain why I think it is OK to talk about cat health problems and I list my references. Information about cat health is useful but must be used wisely. Only a good veterinarian can make … Continue reading →
The source of this article on the prevalence of feline infectious peritonitis in specific cat breeds is a research paper of the same title from Science Direct, available online since 1 July 2005 and prepared and written by Loretta D. … Continue reading →
A natural cure for cat’s ear infection can become an effective means to end the constant shaking of the head and scratch of the ear that accompanies this common ear problem. While your feline will most likely dislike any remedy … Continue reading →
