Comments for Go Fetch Gifts http://gofetchgifts.com Unique gifts for dog & cat lovers not found in stores. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:31:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on How I Cured My Cat’s Diarrhea (and Saved His Life) by admin http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/how-i-cured-my-cats-diarrhea-and-saved-his-life/#comment-6118 admin Mon, 21 May 2012 19:31:36 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=179#comment-6118 Wow, awesome, Susan! I applaud you for standing up for your kitty and looking into alternatives. All that medicine, while sometimes needed, can be really hard on them too. I have read that some IBS cats (or whatever was ailing yours) can clear up on raw to the point where they can eat canned and go back to raw only during flare-ups. Good luck to your kitty!!! Wow, awesome, Susan! I applaud you for standing up for your kitty and looking into alternatives. All that medicine, while sometimes needed, can be really hard on them too. I have read that some IBS cats (or whatever was ailing yours) can clear up on raw to the point where they can eat canned and go back to raw only during flare-ups. Good luck to your kitty!!!

]]> Comment on New Adventures with Old Cat: Charlie has Asthma (Video!) by admin http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/new-adventures-with-old-cat-charlie-has-asthma-video/#comment-6117 admin Mon, 21 May 2012 19:25:42 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=385#comment-6117 Sondra, does Bonnie's tummy move out when she breathes? On Charlie, you could see that he has to use his stomach muscles to push air out on an exhale. That meant it was difficult for him to breathe out, which is what asthma can cause. It's a very uncomfortable problem for them. I hope you'll look into treatment with the Aerokat. Sondra, does Bonnie’s tummy move out when she breathes? On Charlie, you could see that he has to use his stomach muscles to push air out on an exhale. That meant it was difficult for him to breathe out, which is what asthma can cause. It’s a very uncomfortable problem for them. I hope you’ll look into treatment with the Aerokat.

]]> Comment on New Adventures with Old Cat: Charlie has Asthma (Video!) by admin http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/new-adventures-with-old-cat-charlie-has-asthma-video/#comment-6116 admin Mon, 21 May 2012 19:21:06 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=385#comment-6116 Sorry Nancy, I was out for a week on vacation!!! No, the dosage was insufficient not due to size, but due to the severity of his asthma. Yes, the product from 4 Corners is great, it just is generic so it has no counter, so you have to keep track of how many puffs you give daily. I have read many times that the higher dosage of puffers isn't dangerous, but too low a dosage can be. Sorry Nancy, I was out for a week on vacation!!!

No, the dosage was insufficient not due to size, but due to the severity of his asthma. Yes, the product from 4 Corners is great, it just is generic so it has no counter, so you have to keep track of how many puffs you give daily.

I have read many times that the higher dosage of puffers isn’t dangerous, but too low a dosage can be.

]]> Comment on Another close call for Aura kitten by admin http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/another-close-call-for-aura-kitten/#comment-6115 admin Mon, 21 May 2012 19:12:24 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=657#comment-6115 Tara! I'm sorry I'm just now seeing your message; I was away on vacation for a week. It cost about $100 to have her x-rayed. Maybe $120. You don't have a dog do you? Did you try vaseline? How is your cat? Tara! I’m sorry I’m just now seeing your message; I was away on vacation for a week. It cost about $100 to have her x-rayed. Maybe $120. You don’t have a dog do you? Did you try vaseline? How is your cat?

]]> Comment on Another close call for Aura kitten by Tara Collins http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/another-close-call-for-aura-kitten/#comment-6113 Tara Collins Wed, 16 May 2012 01:30:42 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=657#comment-6113 So how much did it cost you total to go to the vet? I same EXACT thing happened to me today and I'm distraught. There's Da Bird ripped into two pieces, and the string no where to be found. I'm so scared. So how much did it cost you total to go to the vet? I same EXACT thing happened to me today and I’m distraught. There’s Da Bird ripped into two pieces, and the string no where to be found. I’m so scared.

]]> Comment on New Adventures with Old Cat: Charlie has Asthma (Video!) by Nancy http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/new-adventures-with-old-cat-charlie-has-asthma-video/#comment-6112 Nancy Mon, 14 May 2012 18:30:55 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=385#comment-6112 I have a question for you. You said that the dosage that was given was not enough for most cats. Was that related to the size of you cat? That is the amount that my vet has prescribed for Isabella. She only weighs in at 8 lbs 3 oz. Since my pharmacy sells the inhaler for $198 I am looking at 4 corners to order it. Did you feel they supplied quality product? I think I will order the 110/125 for now. but would love to know what you found out. Nancy I have a question for you. You said that the dosage that was given was not enough for most cats. Was that related to the size of you cat?
That is the amount that my vet has prescribed for Isabella. She only weighs in at 8 lbs 3 oz. Since my pharmacy sells the inhaler for $198 I am looking at 4 corners to order it. Did you feel they supplied quality product?
I think I will order the 110/125 for now. but would love to know what you found out.
Nancy

]]> Comment on New Adventures with Old Cat: Charlie has Asthma (Video!) by sondra d. http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/new-adventures-with-old-cat-charlie-has-asthma-video/#comment-6110 sondra d. Fri, 11 May 2012 02:47:41 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=385#comment-6110 Hi I have a cat named Bonnie,she has a coughing and wheezing sound she makes,and when she is coughing she shakes her head.She sounds like she is having trouble breathing,when she makes these sounds.Other times when she is just laying there,and she makes no sounds,she seems okay. If the dog comes up to her,she gets real nervous,then starts to make the coughing,wheezing sound again.When we took her to the vet,he said she might have a touch of asthma.He said keep a watch of it,it's hard to tell if that's what she has.There are no signs of hairballs either.Sometimes when she grooms herself,their is some hair by her mouth.She lays around a lot,and when she sits her breathing is fine. Hi I have a cat named Bonnie,she has a coughing and wheezing sound she makes,and when she is coughing she shakes her head.She sounds like she is having trouble breathing,when she makes these sounds.Other times when she is just laying there,and she makes no sounds,she seems okay. If the dog comes up to her,she gets real nervous,then starts to make the coughing,wheezing sound again.When we took her to the vet,he said she might have a touch of asthma.He said keep a watch of it,it’s hard to tell if that’s what she has.There are no signs of hairballs either.Sometimes when she grooms herself,their is some hair by her mouth.She lays around a lot,and when she sits her breathing is fine.

]]> Comment on How I Cured My Cat’s Diarrhea (and Saved His Life) by Susan http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/how-i-cured-my-cats-diarrhea-and-saved-his-life/#comment-6108 Susan Sat, 05 May 2012 14:56:16 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=179#comment-6108 I have an American Curl kitten who had chronic diarrhea for almost 3 months. It started after her second round of shots. She has been treated for parasites, worms, coccidiosis, the list goes on & on. We tried special diet food. I tried a probiotic & pectin. Nothing worked. Last medication was prednisone, thinking IBS - still no improvement. When vet suggested pancreatic enzyme, I said no more - let her system rest. I have always used grain free good canned food for her, but I read about the benefits of raw food so got coupon for Nature's Variety and tried the chicken medallions. She loved it and a miracle - next day she had a hard poop. She has been on it for 5 days now. Am going to get the freeze dried and gradually add canned, but for now, only raw plus grain free dry. I wish I had tried this months ago!! I have an American Curl kitten who had chronic diarrhea for almost 3 months. It started after her second round of shots. She has been treated for parasites, worms, coccidiosis, the list goes on & on. We tried special diet food. I tried a probiotic & pectin. Nothing worked. Last medication was prednisone, thinking IBS – still no improvement. When vet suggested pancreatic enzyme, I said no more – let her system rest. I have always used grain free good canned food for her, but I read about the benefits of raw food so got coupon for Nature’s Variety and tried the chicken medallions. She loved it and a miracle – next day she had a hard poop. She has been on it for 5 days now. Am going to get the freeze dried and gradually add canned, but for now, only raw plus grain free dry. I wish I had tried this months ago!!

]]> Comment on New Adventures with Old Cat: Charlie has Asthma (Video!) by Andromache http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/new-adventures-with-old-cat-charlie-has-asthma-video/#comment-6107 Andromache Thu, 03 May 2012 13:11:02 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=385#comment-6107 Hi! Thanks for all the information that you have put up here and on the web about Aerokat and Feline Asthma. My cat has had asthma for 2 years. I have ordered my Aerokat today, after my vet suggested it. I also wanted to share, that I use homeopathy for her Asthma. It has reduced her asthma quite a bit (but she still has attacks, especially when the weather changes, and I use prednisone for those times). The homeopathy I use is Aconite and Pulsatilla. And it has significantly reduced her Asthma. Before, she had severe asthma attacks daily when she was not on a steroid (either a shot or prednisone). Now, she has mild ones about 2/month. Again, thanks for all the information. It really was helpful! Hi! Thanks for all the information that you have put up here and on the web about Aerokat and Feline Asthma. My cat has had asthma for 2 years. I have ordered my Aerokat today, after my vet suggested it. I also wanted to share, that I use homeopathy for her Asthma. It has reduced her asthma quite a bit (but she still has attacks, especially when the weather changes, and I use prednisone for those times). The homeopathy I use is Aconite and Pulsatilla. And it has significantly reduced her Asthma. Before, she had severe asthma attacks daily when she was not on a steroid (either a shot or prednisone). Now, she has mild ones about 2/month.
Again, thanks for all the information. It really was helpful!

]]> Comment on New Adventures with Old Cat: Charlie has Asthma (Video!) by Another Charlie! http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/pet-health/new-adventures-with-old-cat-charlie-has-asthma-video/#comment-6106 Another Charlie! Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:34:42 +0000 http://gofetchgifts.com/blog/?p=385#comment-6106 Hi Leigh: Just wanted to log in an update. First up, for anyone that is still on the fence about it, the AeroKat spacer is a GREAT tool to have when dealing with an asthmatic kitty! It is made things a whole lot easier than the 'bag over the head' trick that I was asked to do. Also, it is a tad cheaper to order it through your vet (they've a physician's discount or some such.) As for Charlie, he HAS taken to the spacer better than expected. The whole "I'll give you a treat when this is done" is a fantastic trick! And thank YOU for that as well! So, at the moment 'we' last for about 10-15 breaths before wanting 'out.' As for the not so good news: I'm STILL waiting on the vet's office to get us the prescription. I was informed that they'll get it out to me today but we'll see... With the holidays last week, I guess everything has slowed down a bit. I'll post another update in the coming weeks. Thanks again for all the help! Hi Leigh:
Just wanted to log in an update.
First up, for anyone that is still on the fence about it, the AeroKat spacer is a GREAT tool to have when dealing with an asthmatic kitty! It is made things a whole lot easier than the ‘bag over the head’ trick that I was asked to do. Also, it is a tad cheaper to order it through your vet (they’ve a physician’s discount or some such.)
As for Charlie, he HAS taken to the spacer better than expected. The whole “I’ll give you a treat when this is done” is a fantastic trick! And thank YOU for that as well! So, at the moment ‘we’ last for about 10-15 breaths before wanting ‘out.’
As for the not so good news: I’m STILL waiting on the vet’s office to get us the prescription. I was informed that they’ll get it out to me today but we’ll see… With the holidays last week, I guess everything has slowed down a bit.
I’ll post another update in the coming weeks. Thanks again for all the help!

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