PetWise: Mange & Fleas
Posted on May 1, 2012 by bob in PetWise
Q: My 12-year-old cat got fleas for the first time two months ago. She weighs about 25 pounds. I tried a flea powder, but no luck. Then I tried the cheap monthly treatment, which didn’t work, either. Finally, I broke down and brought a $60 product, which did kill the fleas – but now my […]
Your Pet: Q&A
Posted on April 1, 2012 by bob in PetWise
Q: My 16-year-old cat has been vomiting off and on for a week. The veterinarian said it’s because her kidneys are failing. Should I consider putting her down? – J.S., Cyberspace A: “There’s a difference between kidney insufficiency and kidney failure,” notes Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, of Chico, CA. “Kidney insufficiency is very common and occurs […]
