Category: Medical

  • Pole and Cleo’s check-up – No kidney issues!

    Today was Pole and Cleo’s turn to go to the vet’s for their check-up. Cleo was so extremely stressed, she mewed very loudly all the way in the car, at the clinic, and inside the consultation room! Pole was quiet. Cleo’s obvious issue is the shedding at her flanks. This has been ongoing for 10…

  • Bunny’s first home subcut

    Jia-Wen helped me with Bunny’s first home subcut this morning. I didn’t know what to expect, but I know Bunny is very strong, so it was wise to have someone help. I used Vincent’s favourite minky cloth again, prepared the kit and brought Bunny up. This time, I decided we’ll do it higher up and…

  • Kidney diets for cats (holistic recommendations)

    When Vincent was diagnosed with last stage kidney failure in July 2018, I was also at a loss on what would be the best diet for him. Of course vets recommended the prescription diet, but here’s the thing: Vincent was a very strong-willed cat. There was no way I could force him to eat whatever…

  • Kidney diets for cats (conventional recommendation)

    I am still researching kidney diets for cats and would highly appreciate any sharing from anyone who has achieved success with their kidney cats. Or, if you have done extensive research on such diets, please do share. Here are two articles which talk about what most conventional vets would recommend. After this post, I will…

  • Oh oh….Cow took off his cow-collar!

    Last night, I was already worried that Cow might break out of his cow-collar. After all, when he was very little (maybe about 1-2 years old), he had a large fight wound on his flank. We took him to get it stitched up; it was done and he was put on the plastic e-collar. I…

  • Our super tahan lasak Cow Mau

    Cow had supper just now and I’m so glad his appetite is good despite the extraction and 3 stitches. Our truly super tahan lasak Cow Mau! So much has happened in these few days and I’ll need some time to consolidate everything so that we know how to go forward from here. Let me just…

  • Indy’s SDMA test results

    So, I took Indy to the clinic. Everyone of our cats have already entered the geriatric stage now (7 years and above), so everyone needs a full bloodwork. I knew Indy has to be next because he has had many medical issues in the past. He also has a gum problem (with bad breath quite…

  • Cow is home!! (with 2 teeth extracted)

    Indy and I drove to the clinic and we reached before 4pm. It was raining heavily. Luckily I had a raincoat, but we parked a bit far, so by the time I got to the clinic, my sports shoes were soaking wet. Luckily Indy was the carrier, so he did not get wet at all.…

  • Waiting with Cow

    Our appointment was at 11.30am. Luckily Jia-Wen hadn’t gone to work yet. It was quite difficult loading Cow into the carrier. He protested and clawed. It took two of us to load him in. The trip there started with mewing at a constant interval, but Cow soon settled down. The journey took about half an…

  • A guide to pet vaccination

    This is shared by a reader: https://animalpatient.com/vaccination-guide As you all know, we have restarted our Vaccination Aid now, so if you’d like to apply for your rescued/community animal, here are our policies: www.animalcare.my/vacc/.  Our aid is only for the first two vaccinations in an animal’s life (the first and a booster (if necessary)). But please be…

  • Bunny pooped! And no proteinurea!

    So, we went to the vet’s, Bunny and I. I handed over the urine and the vet ran the test while she examined Bunny. This is a different vet today (same clinic) so it’s also good to get her opinion. The vet palpated Bunny’s colon and said there are still stools inside, and Bunny is…

  • Bunny goes to the vet (constipation and early kidney degeneration)

    I noticed Bunny crouching this morning, like he was straining to defecate. Then, he vomited all his breakfast out. I waited a bit, and gave him some canned chicken, which he was able to retain but later, he vomited clear bile. In 2014, Bunny had a chronic vomiting episode which no vet could figure out,…

  • FIV cats – learn all about it

    A short and informative article: https://loveyourferalfelines.com/fiv-learn-all-about-it From the article: Question:  Can FIV be spread through casual contact, such as cats sharing the same food or water bowls, or cats grooming each other? NO!  FIV is transmitted to other felines primarily through deep, penetrating bite wounds.  Casual contact of cats living in the same household does not spread…

  • Cow is FIV+, needs tooth extraction

    In 2016, during his FLUTD treatment, the vet noticed that Cow had a “very bad tooth” on the right side (upper palate). But he said that he would not put Cow under general anaesthesia just to remove the tooth.  He said if Cow had to go on GA for any other procedure, then that tooth…

  • Decision for Vincent (we need your kind thoughts, please)

    I spoke with the vet about the tooth extraction. To cut a long story short, we are going for it tomorrow. Initially the vet didn’t think it should be done because the reality is that Vincent doesn’t have much time left.  But to me, it doesn’t matter how much time he has left, I don’t…