Cat Health

daisy chains asked:


I take my cats for their “annual” wellness visit, and while they’re there, I ask my vet to update any shots that need updating.. but I don’t really understand what the shots are, what each one is for, and how long each shot is supposed to last.

Also regarding shots: when is it necessary for cats to have “booster” shots (a second round of shots- a few weeks after the first)? I thought that was just for kittens.

Other things I’m wanting to be certain that I am doing right for my cats (please correct if I’m wrong/ suggest the best brands, etc):

Best way to worm indoor cats

Flea maintenance (they get a monthly mild-soap bath, monthly flea medication (& flea spray on the other weeks), I vaccuum a lot.

I brush their teeth monthly w/ cat toothpaste (is this necessary? Or should I even do it weekly like the tube says?).

They get purified water & they’re on diet Iams, but I want to switch to a raw meat diet like “Bravo.”

Anything else? Any *kind* info will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Silas

Elspeth asked:


Merlin is 12 years old. He has already been scheduled for surgery, later this month, to removed the large tumor (which is on his hind leg), but the results from biopsy won’t be back until May 1st.

In general, he has experienced good health, and is active, though chubby (12.8 pounds). He lives with two female cats, one older and one much younger. They all eat a high quality dry food, for “sensetive skin,” and are much-loved indoor cats.

I know the usual answers (chemotherapy, vet-precribed medication), but was hoping that pet lovers might have some other ideas, foods or supplements he could injest, homeopathic remedies, medical therapies that have worked for pets you know, specific medications that worked wonders for your “baby,” etc.

Kaylee