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This is a feral cat (3yo female) that lives in my garage. She hangs around but will not let me touch her. Her hair is starting to get matted and she has fleas. I need to get her to a vet but can not get her into a cat carrier. I have tried food and catnip. No luck. She had kittens a little over a year ago and they are great. She let me pet her for awhile after they were born. That was the last time she was at the vets. Is there anyway I can help her? She is darting around the yard like a crazy cat. Because of the fleas. She needs help. Thank you in advance.

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Cat pulling out clumps of hair

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My cat (10yo female neutered Domestic short hair) has suddenly started pulling massive clumps of fur from her back and sides. She doesn’t have fleas as we treat her regularly. She doesn’t seem to be in pain but her skin where she is pulling the fur out feels warm to the touch. We called a vet and he said she is allergic to fleas. She has no fleas! What else could be causing her to do this? Please help! Thank you.

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Dog with heart and hip problem

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My dog (6yo Rottweiler/Shepherd mix male neutered) has a hip problem and what my vet thinks is a torn ligament. He doesn’t seem to be in pain but I took him for x-rays and while he was under for the x-rays, the doctor noticed an irregular heartbeat. So she took an X-ray of his chest as well. She said he might have an enlarged heart or cardiomyopthy. So the next step was an EKG. The results came back with some gaps in the heartbeat and the doctor has now recommended an ultrasound. She says that we need to worry about the heart problem before we even worry about doing surgery to help his hip and knee. I want some kind of second opinion on what I should do. I guess my question is, is it true that we should get the heart problem looked at before we worry about his hip problems? He is the happiest dog ever and doesn’t seem to be in pain. I have researched the heart problems in dogs and he doesn’t have the symptoms that they suggest come along with heart problems like loss of appetite and heavy breathing or panting when there is no physical activity. But if there is no guarantee for hip surgery when he has a heart problem, then I guess I don’t want to take the chance. I am very confused and very broke from the cost of everything. I need help.

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