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GreenPartyVoter

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6. Thanks, that is good to know. Surely the food is

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)

Sat Aug 2, 2014, 09:22 PM

Aug 2014

cheaper than vet appointments, right?

Our vet also recommended more play time and indoor plants that he can nibble on. Did yours say anything similar?

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We're off to the vet whenever he shows any symptoms - The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #1

I think changing his cat food sounds like a good idea. Is the prescription stuff very GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #2

It's about what you'd pay for better-quality food at a pet shop. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #3

Thanks, that is good to know. Surely the food is GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #6

The vet was more concerned that he had plenty of water to drink. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #9

I bet he would love a cat fountain! GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #10

Tuna has been a trigger for two of my boys in the past. yellerpup Aug 2014 #4

He just peed beet red on the hall carpet. I am trying to talk hubby into taking him to the emergency GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #5

If at all possible, don't wait until morning! Can you get a ride from someone else? The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #7

I will see if we can do it somehow. Will definitely let you know! GreenPartyVoter Aug 2014 #8

OMG, I would be panicked. Curmudgeoness Aug 2014 #11

Beet red means "out of time." yellerpup Aug 2014 #12