[Pamela D]

@crazy4cats: The 3-1 vaccine is considered a core vaccine by most feline practitioners, in other words all cats should have it routinely as well as rabies, even indoor cats. If your vet does not carry the three-year 3-1 by Merial or another manufacturer, I would suggest finding a vet that
does.

[Pamela D]

Most OTC dewormers do not address tapeworms so it is best to have the deworming done by your veterinarian. Referring to vaccines, try to find a veterinarian that uses The non-cancer-causing Merial brand vaccines. Having worked for a feline exclusive veterinary hospital for nearly 8 years, I can tell you we saw several cats with cancer that were caused from other vaccines. So be very picky and request vaccines that are non-adjuvanted. Many vaccines contain an adjvant which is a chemical or metal particulate additive used to initiate an immune response needed by the vaccine to work properly. The trouble with these additives are that they are cancer-causing, and I can tell you that the whole entire time working for a cat exclusive veterinary hospital we have never seen a cancer and cats that was linked to a non-adjuvant we vaccine. These cancers are extremely aggressive and fast growing and are almost always fatal. For this reason it is recommended to have your veterinarian vaccinate your cat. All you have to do is Google non-adjuvanted vaccines versus adjuvanted vaccines and you’ll see for yourselves. The non-adjuvanted vaccines do tend to be a little bit more pricey but seriously now isn’t the life of your cat worth a couple of extra bucks?

[Pamela D]

In response to the many cat owners who are searching for a good website that discusses feline nutrition let me make the recommendation of catinfo.org that website is excellent. Having worked at an all cat hospital for nearly 8 years, I can tell you that is the website our feline vets as well as feline veterinarians from other feline exclusive hospitals recommended to clients. When searching for a good cat food it is important to pay attention to carbohydrates most dry foods are loaded with carbs which cats are not able to process like humans and dogs and other species. The website mentioned above has two great articles one on feline nutrition: The basics, and another one which is titled the carnivore connection. Anyone who is concerned about their cats diet should read both articles thoroughly. You will learn why it is so very important to put your cat on wet food and there is an article that will help you to transition your cat to wet food. I had three dry food junkies and managed to successfully transition all three of them over to wet food it took me a few monthsbut I finally did it. Again that website is Catinfo.org let me add that your not so best can food is more than likely much better than your most expensive premium dry food. One more thing, try to stay away from fish and beef and stick with anything that has feathers as in poultry. Some cats cannot tolerate fish and beef and will vomit. Also for those of you with hyper–T cats, Make sure your vet is closely monitoring your cats renal function. Sometimes hyperthyroidism will mask renal disease, and try to find a vet that will check your cats blood pressure as well.

• This reply was modified 8 years, 5 months ago by Pamela D.

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