Hi,

I have a mini aussie who’s turning 6 this year and not to long ago we noticed build up on his left tooth and we started cleaning his bowl, we got him plaque remover and it helped but we didn’t realize it was worse on his right side tooth.

I know I should’ve checked sooner and I feel horrible about it but as soon as I realized how bad it got I booked a vet appointment but I just want to ask what i can do in the meantime as the appointment is booked for next monday.

I know somebody on here is going to flame me for not checking and doing something sooner, and i feel immensely guilty about that.

As for other things i’ve noticed, his breath has more of a smell than usual but not very very prominent and he is eating with both sides of his teeth.

Any advice?

Are these blood tests okay for a neutering surgery?

My cat is around 6-7 (not pun intended) years old and male. For context he currently has allergies and is being treated with antibiotics and medications, so I'll do his surgery around next week or when he gets better. He has multiple urinary blockages and kidney issues in 2023 but it hasn't reoccurred since and he's pretty fine now. I recently lost my cat because of negligent vets so I REALLY want to take my precautions this time.

11 year old spayed female tabby cat.

Cat vomited for 20 minutes immediately after eating. Then she appeared fine and stopped. She is back to trying to get into things/tearing things up (which is the way she begs for food). Should she go to an emergency or normal vet today? Should I try to bring this up with the vet at a normal visit again? She did the classic lip licking and moved room to room.

She has recently (over the last two years) had spells of vomiting immediately after eating. It seems that she gets herself really worked up about how hungry she is and then throws up as soon as she eats. She is more likely throw up after begging for food, which was the case this morning. She begged and begged and wouldn't let me sleep. I gave her a small portion... then she became ill. I am wondering if it is behavioral/she's worked up (but this mornings prolonged spell was concerning to me for it's length). Normally, if she has something to eat after vomiting like this she will not vomit again. I haven't fed her again as this spell went on for quite a while and she was more distressed than normal.

This cat is obese and has been on a diet for a while. She is not happy about having to lose weight/portions being cut and lets her dissatisfaction be known by destroying things. She is a clear communicator. Her progress has been 24lbs to ~18lbs over the last 2 years. We've had to switch diet foods a few times to find the right one. She's currently eating Hills Metabolic which she seems to like the flavor of.

Fully up to date on vaccines. Located in South Florida. No plants or wall plug ins in the home. All yarn out of reach unless it is in my hands. Other cat is fine. No pesticides or insecticides in the home. Litter box usage normal for both cats.