Cat wheezing and coughing

We have been feeding a feral stray cat (probably over 10 years old, he's a Domestic Short Haired neutered male) for 6 years now. We trapped him early on and had him vacinated and neutered. For years now he's been coughing and wheezing. At times he gets worse and has nasal and eye discharge but that eventually clears up. We trapped him again and took him to the vet. Several of his teeth fell out while being examined and he has severe dental disease. The vet said his coughing and wheezing were probably due to his dental disease and his lungs "didn't sound that bad". Have you heard of dental disease causing respiratory problems or should we go for another opinion?

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Cat with sore on head

He (my 6yo MaineCoon neutered male cat) has been spending more time in the house the last month. The question: He developed a sore spot on the top of his head and the hair has been coming out in a circumference of about 3/4 of an inch around the sore spot. I have been treating it with bag balm (cow sauve) and a antibotic first aid spray for cats which contains natural oat extract. Active ingredient is benzalkonium chloride. It is healing and scabbing up, but He keeps scratching at it and opening it up. Should I put something on, that would prevent him from doing that? I.E. bandaid. We just had him microchipped, and he had an exam and was prounounced healthy. Two days later this started. Prior to this he had a sore on his side that seemed to be similar, but no hair loss, but it finally disappeared with him chewing at it. Could this be something serious.

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Cat constipation

Cookie (14yo male neutered DSH cat) has chronic constipation and sometimes he gets so blocked up that he throws up and has VERY LARGE bowel movements outside his litter box (he is very clean and never messes outside his box) other times it takes him an hour or so to go, he'll go from his litter box to his basket and when he is in his basket he sits on his side with his back leg moving up and down and his rectum contracting. About a year ago he started to drink a lot of water and lost weight, and about the same time he started getting sick from his food (wet or dry) that contains fish and beef. However, he can eat real beef and fish with no problem. We have been giving him hairball treats daily hoping that this would help increase his fiber but it doesn't always work. We can't take him to the vet anymore (the 3 he has been to have ALL asked us NOT to bring him back) he is a VERY BAD patient even under sedation he scratches and BITES anyone even us. Other wise he is FINE, he eats, sleeps, plays and cuddles. We HOPE you can help us help Cookie!!

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Cats and moving house

I am moving soon, and I'm moving off my island into the city. I have multiple cats (5) and need to find a way to get them transferred from my house to the new house. Unfortunately, there is a ferry ride on the way and i dont have enough carriers to have them all locked up. Is there anything I can buy to calm them down long enough (3-4 hours) to get them over there? and would it be safe to have them in the back of the moving van or should they be in the car with us?

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Cat with hepatic lipidosis or fatty liver disease

I wrote you yesterday about my cat (8yo female neutered tabby).She had Hepatic Lipidosis, and you had mentioned getting to the underlying cause, which is not medical, she had every test in the book, and has no other problems, but we had moved the food bowls, due to some construction, and we think that did it! My question is, how long does it take on the average, after this condition, for a cat to get back to eating like they did before? I hadf said in my last e-mail, that she likes Iams dry food, but she also loves Pounce treats, and sometimes deli turkey.Shall I let her have whatever she wants as long as she's eating?

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Cat with Valley Fever

My cat (17yo male neutered DSH) has a large open wound on his fore leg that has been cultured and diagnosed as being infected with Valley Fever. Our vet has advised us to keep the wound clean and always covered and to avoid contact as the infection is contageous.  We are giving Sam C-Fluconazole 25mg twice a day and have been advised that we may need to keep up this treatment for up to 6 months.

So far after 2 months we have seen no improvement and the cat has lost much of his body weight.

My concern is about the potential danger to our other pets and to ourselves from exposure to Sam.  I am a diabetic and seem to catch things easily.  I have been hospitalized on IV antibiotics for infections on two occasions.  Sam has free rein of the house and yard area.  He is often on the kitchen counters where food is prepared. 

Are we(ourselves or our dog) in danger of catching this infection from Sam directly or through his fecal matter or other contact?  What  precautions should we take to protect ourselves.

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