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Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Fri Apr 12, '13 3:30pm PST  Mordred just had his dental cleaning. It's of supreme importance because teeth that are uncared for can lead to heart problems, just as with humans. I once met a couple who were waiting with their cat to see the cardiologist because the cat's teeth had not been taken care of. Bloodwork should always be done, to be certain that the cat can tolerate anesthesia. Only by anethestizing the cat can the vet thoroughly examine each tooth; in Mordred's case, the doctor found that Mordred has calcium absorption lesions - his body is reabsorbing the calcium in his teeth. If left untreated, this is extremely painful, as the nerve eventually is expsosed. The only treatment is to extract the teeth; Mordred lost 4 of his. He'll need to be check every 6 months to watch for further lesions. I post this just to stress the importance of dental cleaning for cats. The entire bill was for $422, which included the four extractions. Good luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Mon Apr 8, '13 7:47am PST  Goodness, all this time and no responses. I've never had to look into this, so I can't help personally. I do know there's a door-to-door company that transports pets, but I can't remember the name. Try googling "pet transport." Also, you can ask at your vet's office. Good luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cat Health > Heart murmur detected in my 2 yr old male. Advice?

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Sun Mar 31, '13 11:35am PST  I was adopted by Mom from a vet in June 2001. For nine years, that vet took care of me, but Mom wanted a second opinion about my teeth, so she took me to another vet. This second vet told Mom that he detected a heart murmur! When Mom asked how bad, he told her it was a 4 on a scale of 6! How had the first vet missed THAT??? (I switched vets because of this.) The new vet took an x-ray and found no evidence of heart disease, but Mom insisted on a visit to a cardiologist for an ultrasound. That was pretty scary for me 'cause I'm so timid, but Mom was with me the whole time. The cardiologist found no evidence of heart disease either! He did ask Mom to bring me back in two years - July 2010 - which she did. Again, the echocardiogram showed no changes, no sign of any disease, and I have been cleared for any anesthesia which may be necessary in the future. The cardiologist told Mom that he didn't want to see me "until he's 25 years old and has old-cat heart disease." Since the first vet missed the heart murmur, there's no way of knowing how long I've had it, but it goes to show that a heart murmur does not necessarily mean heart disease! For sure, it might - but it might not, too. Pray for the best outcome. The echocardiogram IS expensive; my bill for the one last July was $525 in the Baltimore, MD, area. The cost probably varies by region, but that will give yu an idea; from our experience, your vet gave you a good estimate. This is why it's a good idea to have medical insurance. Please keep us posted on what you find out. The only other thing I can tell you is that the cardiologist mentioned that drinking a lot of water can be a sign; also, he wanted me to lose some of my 18 pounds. Mom's tried that - it doesn't work! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cat Health > Dental Cleaning questions

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Fri Mar 15, '13 4:14pm PST  My vet and I had this discussion just this morning. Mordred is 12, and his doctor said his teeth are pretty dirty, so I'll call and make an appointment soon to have them cleaned. Be aware that a reputable doctor will do bloodwork to ensure that the cat can tolerate anesthesia. There's another aspect to good dental care for cats (and dogs, even humans) - poor dental health can lead to heart problems, and then you've got really serious problems! I was once chatting with some people in a speciasts' practice who had their cat to see a cardiologist because of bad teeth, so dental health is not something you want to neglect. Mordred's teeth were cleaned a few years ago at another practice; I can't remember exactly how much it was, but it was no where near $500, and he was even intubated (the best way to admister anesthesia, I'm told). Do check around, but don't neglect Goo's teeth; it may cost you much more later on. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cats and a Clean Home > De Catting sheets...yuuuuck

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Mon Jan 7, '13 12:11pm PST  You might also try white vinegar. The ammonia in urine is a base, and soaking it in vinegar, an acid, may neutralize it. Worth a try. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Mon Oct 29, '12 7:32pm PST  Mom printed out a coupon for a free 8# bag, but the stores here have only the 15# bag. Bummer. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Taste of the Wild- canyon river formula. Opinions?

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Mon Oct 1, '12 2:53pm PST  Mom has us on the original flavor; she bought the fish one that you're talking about, but we didn't like it at all, so it's back to the original for us. Mom says I have more energy since I've been eating TOTW, but I didn't lose any weight on it: I'm still a hefty 18 pounds. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Need help with cats that need to lose weight.

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Wed Jul 18, '12 3:14pm PST  If anyone can figure all this out, please let Mom know. I had a consult and echocardiogram with the cardiologist yesterday. Although my heart is good - no disease - my weight is 17.76, and the cardiologist wants me down to 14 pounds! Geez, I might've been 14 pounds when I was a year old - but not since then. Mom's giving me 1/4 cup of TOTW dry in the a.m., and I don't eat it all - just a few mouthfuls. In the evening, she gives me half a 3-oz can of Dave's turkey cat food. (It,too,is grain free.) I don't eat all of that, either - at least, not that Mom can see. Blue might eat a bit, Althea sometimes licks on it. I don't like to play - not even with something like Da Bird. Mom's trying to figure out how to get me to lose all that weight when I'm hardly eating anything now, and, like Mom, I don't like to exercise. Mom spoke this morning with my regular doctor, who told her that the latest finding is that *some* carbs are good and actually help to lose weight. This is all so confusing! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Plus Power of the Paw > Sneakers needs POTW please

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Tue Apr 17, '12 9:15am PST  My mom has had two cats pass from kidney disease, so she knows your pain and is very, very sorry. You did everything you could, and Sneakers knows that he is loved beyond belief. He's waiting happily at Rainbow Bridge: gloriously alive and perfectly healthy. May Sneakers' Creator comfort you and lead your heart to peace. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Mordred,PAWS No Not-Moms!!!!     Purred: Tue Apr 17, '12 9:09am PST  Saying "so long" is always so hard, but harder still when the furchild is so young. Bumpurr knows that he was loved here on Earth and knows that he is loved still. Don't speak of Bumpurr and your love in the past tense; you still love him, he IS loved! He left from your own loving arms, and that is a blessing to you both. So very many cats pass in pain, on their own, with no one to notice or care. May Bumpurr's Creator comfort you and lead your heart to peace. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

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