Hanging on in there .....

[Strangely Brown]

I do apologise. I thought it was just a bit of light humor. You let me know what's acceptable and I'll do my best.

[Pete Appleby 3]

I do apologise. I thought it was just a bit of light humor. You let me know what's acceptable and I'll do my best.

tis ok sir, i coudnt find the correct smiley

[coolboarder]

Have you noticed how no one posts in this thread any more.

I guess it was the threat of a veterinary advice column that scared everyone off!

[VLAD (the Friendly Vamp)]

My cat had her vaccination last night and now her front near side paw is badly swolen - whats the cause. There is plenty of tread on her pads on the paw.
She can walk ok but limps slightly - but as shes 17 yrs old has done that for a while anyway. Has meds for stiff joints as well every other day. It doesnt seem to hurt her/bother her.
The other cat has been diognised as the same condition as his DAD - A FAT BUGGER as is now on a diet as well.

[Mike the bike]

You too Vlad? Our oldest retriever reached the unwise weight of 47 kilos, mostly due to Mrs Mike's generosity with sweet biscuits.

Pulling myself up to an impressive five feet eight inches and puffing out my chest I confronted her and laid down the law, which she took in surprisingly good spirit, and now the diet is in full swing. The old fella has lost six kilos since Christmas and looks like a new dog. Even my lady agrees it was a good move and she has forgiven me for having an opinion.

[Pete Appleby 3]

I guess it was the threat of a veterinary advice column that scared everyone off!

Tis Veterinary advice Im after, my poor old 19 year old cat has to have Felimozole twice a day and its getting pricey, any tips on getting a cheaper supply?

[Darth Weasel]

How about just getting a cheaper cat? Apologies to those who have difficulty considering all the options . . .

[coolboarder]

My cat had her vaccination last night and now her front near side paw is badly swolen - whats the cause. There is plenty of tread on her pads on the paw.
She can walk ok but limps slightly - but as shes 17 yrs old has done that for a while anyway. Has meds for stiff joints as well every other day. It doesnt seem to hurt her/bother her.
The other cat has been diognised as the same condition as his DAD - A FAT BUGGER as is now on a diet as well.

It is possible that she had an allergic reaction to the vaccine but if she never has before its unlikely she would now and all 4 paws would most probably have been involved. So most likely: she has tried to catch a sedentary wasp or bee and got stung in which case it should go down, second most likely its a cat bite in which case there should be a puncture wound somewhere on the paw - look for the tell-tail tiny scab. If its a bite it will most probably need antibiotics.

[coolboarder]

Tis Veterinary advice Im after, my poor old 19 year old cat has to have Felimozole twice a day and its getting pricey, any tips on getting a cheaper supply?

With my clients I offer them a 30% discount if they buy 3 months at a time but I do insist on a check up and blood test every 3 months. The alternative is to ask for a prescription (the vet can't refuse), you almost certainly will get it cheaper at an on-line pharmacy, however he may charge you a hefty prescription fee to compensate - I do! Don't forget the vet has to make a living so its swings and roundabouts, if we don't make a profit from selling medication we have to charge somewhere else to compensate.

[Pete Appleby 3]

Ta CB, ill stick with the local vets they do offer a good service, a monthes worth is £30 and yes they do give a free check up every other month, so I dont think its a bad deal, and they tell me Squeak is there favourite cat, so easy to look at