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Hi all,

Last week I took my 12yo girl Phoebe to the internal medicine specialist for a three-monthly check. I have posted about her previously: she had a nephrectomy following severe pyelonephritis in late 2023 and has stage 3 CKD. Over summer (late 2025/early 2026 - we're in Australia!) she had a series of UTIs and several antibiotic courses to which she reacted ve...

One of my kittens has been obsessed with my toes. Constantly attacking them by chewing and scratching. I have been really stumped with the behavior, but just chalked it up to her way of playing. The bigger she got, the more painful the attacks. She's a smart little girl and quickly learned that while at the sink washing their food bowls I would stand still and provide an easier ...

Anyone have it???
Theo is 11yo, and is having some health issues.
But I do notice even normal visits are expensive.
Since I've adopted him, he's been to the doctor once last year, and so far 3 time this year.
Suggestions???

Hey, just got a new cat. At first we used a real cheap litter which made it smell immediately. So of course I switched to a more expensive one. After like 2 days there's already a smell. I have a litter scooper that I use to pick up pieces. When I take the pieces out and throw it away, it still has a smell!!! Should I just change the litter entirely every 2 days?

Al...

My cat is only 1 year old and already has either juvenile-onset stomatitis or juvenile periodontitis — very red/inflamed gums and plaque buildup. My vet suspects it's genetic. She was given antibiotics, which have improved her breath and inflammation.
I've now switched her completely to a raw diet, occasionally including small raw meaty chicken wing bones, which she absolu...