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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Caring for cat with suspected FIP | 2/9/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: I sought vet care when my cat's abdomen appeared to be expanding sideways, with one side protruding ... A: I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty. The fact that she's regaining weight sounds encouraging. I ... | ||
| Aubi | 2/8/2012 | Ali |
| Q: Ali, You answered my email, regarding my cat Aubi, on February 3rd. I just wanted to tell you that I ... A: Penny, I'm so very sorry to hear that... My thoughts and prayers are with you. You obviously loved ... | ||
| Feeding sick cat (histoplasmosis) | 2/6/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: Resending my question with link to previous post: Hi! I read Dulce's posting on how she was ... A: I have no problem with what Dulce is feeding her cat, although I would probably replace the ... | ||
| cats birth | 2/6/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: i woke this morning to find my queen has given birth to 1 kitten sadly not alive but not sure if it ... A: If your cat seems to be resting comfortably, you may wait as long as 6 hours. Labor often resumes ... | ||
| Small bald spot? | 2/6/2012 | Ali |
| Q: I was playing with my almost two year old kitty today when I saw something strange on her inner ... A: Jessica, To be on the safe side I'd take this baby to the vet just to confirm that what's going on ... | ||
| 1 month old kitten | 2/5/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: She climbs into the water bowl with all four paws but refuses to eat or drink alone, my fiancee ... A: She needs to see a vet, immediately. At this young age, they are subject to hypoglycemia if they ... | ||
| Multiple umbilical cords in cats | 2/4/2012 | Norman Auspitz |
| Q: I realize that, just like humans, the mother is connected to the baby with an umbilical cord, but if ... A: Carol, Yes, it is not only possible, but usual. There is usually one placenta connected via an ... | ||
| Indoor/Outdoor | 2/4/2012 | Karen Craft |
| Q: I would be grateful if you could give me some advice and instruction on training a cat to roam the ... A: I'm not one who approves of keeping a cat outdoors. First off there are predators around. You just ... | ||
| My cats | 2/3/2012 | Karen Craft |
| Q: I have two 11 year old cats and one is losing fur on one of his legs and his stomach and the fur ... A: I'm sorry about your cats not being well. Here is an extremely good site with all you need to know ... | ||
| Spayed Cat in Heat? | 2/3/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: About three weeks ago, I found a little kitten freezing in the cold outside of where I work on a ... A: An ear tip would seem to be evidence enough that she's spayed, but the vet should be able to feel ... | ||
| pee problem cat | 2/2/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: i've read the article about giving prozac to cats, but here in Belgium this is not yet in use by the ... A: When my cat was on Prozac, he took 10mg a day. That's the best advice I can give you regarding the ... | ||
| back nerves | 2/1/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: I have a male neutered cat that has been in the house for a year now. He was a stray before that. I ... A: I would imagine that he's suffering some sensitivity along his back because of the skin condition ... | ||
| Unexplained death of cat | 2/1/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: Hoping you might be able to help, though appreciate it will only be an opinion. My cat died a year ... A: I would suspect that your cat had a severe cardiac arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. These can be ... | ||
| cat Claws | 1/31/2012 | Karen Craft |
| Q: my cat is 5years and now i have a baby boy 6month actually my cat usually use her Claws and some ... A: I am usually against having a cat declawed. When you declaw a cat you are amputating the nails and ... | ||
| off-white balls drop out of my cats | 1/31/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: my cats "5years& 3years" recently have small off-white balls drop out of them, it doesn't drop from ... A: What you're seeing are tapeworm segments. These are actually egg sacs from a large worm that is ... | ||
| cat | 1/30/2012 | Kate Tilmouth |
| Q: Why is my cat constantly scratching and cleaning himself? A: sounds to me like he may have fleas or some other skin problem. Please see these pages for more ... | ||
| Is my Himalayan in pain? | 1/30/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: I will be as accurate and brief as possible. One of my kitties is a 9 year old male Himalayan named ... A: Anytime a behavioral change takes place, it's wise to have a vet do a check up. Because your kitty ... | ||
| Cat Behaviour | 1/30/2012 | Ali |
| Q: I have a 10 year old cat that I rescued from the humane society 5 years ago. 3 years ago I brought ... A: Jen, My first suggestion would be to have your kitty evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as ... | ||
| Cat Behaviour | 1/29/2012 | Ali |
| Q: I have a 10 year old cat that I rescued from the humane society 5 years ago. 3 years ago I brought ... A: Jen, I think I'd like to know a bit more about the situation before I form an opinion and give any ... | ||
| Discolored skin | 1/27/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: I'm a travel RN and my indoor cat was exposed to fleas. She was very sensitive to them loss of hair ... A: Skin can become discolored as the result of scarring, or during the healing process of dead skin, or ... | ||
| My cat refuses to eat but drinks lots of water after bladder infection | 1/26/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: Jessica I took my 6yr old female cat to our vet last week, because I noticed she sit in her litter ... A: If there is evidence that she is still battling an infection, it's perfectly safe to give her a ... | ||
| My cat refuses to eat but drinks lots of water after bladder infection | 1/26/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: Jessica I took my 6yr old female cat to our vet last week, because I noticed she sit in her litter ... A: Meloxicam should not cause any kidney issues at this point. However, your vet should have prescribed ... | ||
| pregnant cat | 1/26/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: Can a tape worm and round worm infestation interfer with a six month old cat from delivering her ... A: It is possible to interrupt labor. If the kitty feels too stressed to deliver, this can halt the ... | ||
| Neutured cat | 1/26/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: We have recently taken in a stray male cat approximate. 1 year old...How can we tell if this cat has ... A: A neutered male will not have any testicles, but an in tact male will have very visible testicles by ... | ||
| 9 Year Old Cat Losing Weight | 1/25/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: I have a 9 year old red and white tabby cat. About 3 weeks ago I ran into some financial ... A: It's tough to say if this is the right diagnosis. If the bullying has been consistent, I would not ... | ||
| i have a queen and i am worried | 1/25/2012 | Ali |
| Q: i have a Himalayan Queen, she is 22 months old. the thing is that she became in heat and i got her ... A: Mocca, If your queen held to the mating on December 7th I would expect her to be due to give birth ... | ||
| cat dandruff | 1/23/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: my cat has developed a lot of dandruff on his back . It gets heavier towards the tail. His coat ... A: It's good to keep up with the brushing. I recommend using a brush with rubber tips on the bristles ... | ||
| pregnant cat | 1/23/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: Q: my cat is give or take 9 weeks pregnant (first litter) She has been getting into the bottom of ... A: It sounds like she has entered the preliminary stages of labor. From your description, I don't see a ... | ||
| Bengal Tigers | 1/22/2012 | Norman Auspitz |
| Q: We have two Bengal tigers, male is a silver Bengal born 11th march 2008 and the female is a gold ... A: Bianca, Cat attract can be sprinkled in the litter pan with your normal litter and it tends to make ... | ||
| Stray with an injured paw | 1/20/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: I have a small colony of strays I have been feeding and caring for. They are a bit skiddish but some ... A: If it's only been broken or stepped on, chances are very good it will heal with time, well enough ... | ||
| cat trouble | 1/20/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: my cat luna is having trouble breathing through her nose and it worries me can u tell me why?????? A: Most breathing problems in cats are caused by upper respiratory infections, or "kitty colds." They ... | ||
| Kitten Introductions Gone Bad | 1/20/2012 | Norman Auspitz |
| Q: We have had our pure breed lilac British Shorthair kitten for 5 weeks - he's 3 months old. He's ... A: Denise, Actually, things are not going as badly as you think. First of all, all cats go through an ... | ||
| found kittens | 1/19/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: On the last 4th of July, we found 4 kittens while walking along a country road__Actually they found ... A: It's difficult to say if this is of any concern. I would tend to think that if a physical exam has ... | ||
| cat acne & missing fur! | 1/18/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: First off, I have two cats. I recently noticed that both of them have tiny black flecks on their ... A: Switching to stainless steel bowls will likely be enough to resolve the feline acne, but be sure ... | ||
| Cat Labor | 1/17/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: I am a Vet tech and right now to be honest I am a little worried. My mother's 2 year old female cat ... A: Yes, this is true. When an animal is pregnant and then conceives a second pregnancy, the phenomenon ... | ||
| feline roundworm | 1/16/2012 | Jessica |
| Q: I have just rescued a 8 lb. 3 year old cat from the Humane Society. From day one Luna had diarrhea, ... A: The Milbemax actually does not need to be repeated in order to treat roundworm infections. It only ... | ||
| Bengal Tigers | 1/16/2012 | Norman Auspitz |
| Q: We have two Bengal tigers, male is a silver Bengal born 11th march 2008 and the female is a gold ... A: Bianca, I have pondered this for quite a while and have no easy answers. I am assuming you have had ... | ||
| breathing | 1/16/2012 | Kate Tilmouth |
| Q: Hay. My cat gave birth to 3 healthy kittens two days ago, but I noticed her panting and it seems ... A: she may still have other kittens inside. However without a vet checking her over there is no way of ... | ||
| New cat and established cat | 1/14/2012 | Norman Auspitz |
| Q: you very expertly answered my last question on new rescued cat who hisses, we followed your advice ... A: Melanie, I am glad the new kitty is coming out of his shell!!!!!!!!!! Leaving them alone and ... | ||
| Weaning kitten | 1/14/2012 | Norman Auspitz |
| Q: I adopted an orphaned kitten which is now 6 weeks old. It is gaining weight and growing well on KMR ... A: Yvonne, At 6 weeks of age, this kitten is ready to be weaned. We like to use a good strained meat ... | ||
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Jessica
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Expertise
The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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