Category Archives: Cat Illness

Wet Food to the Rescue

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Tracie

I listen to your radio show when I can, and I have heard you mention the problem with dry food and food in general. I have a female calico who has IBS (that’s what I am told), so I was … Continue reading →

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Listener Wiser & Happier, about “Kitty Crack”, Pet Insurance, Trusting Her Own Judgment

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Tracie

Dear Tracie, I saw you on the Martha Stewart Show and was so interested in what you had to say. We have four rescued cats we dearly love. A family of domestic shorthairs, Dad Putchie, Mom Pooh and offspring daughter, … Continue reading →

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Cat’s Dental Misery

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Tracie

I got this from Kenn, the wonderful volunteer at Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue, the all-cat rescue that now feeds no more kitty crack! Here’s what happened to one of his pussy cats – a tale he wants me to … Continue reading →

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Hammer The Cat Has Rodent Ulcers?!

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Tracie

Dear Tracie, I have an indoor male cat named Hammer and since he was a kitty, he has developed sores on his face and chin, which a vet told me was something called “rodent ulcers”. She said it can come … Continue reading →

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Cat isn’t “Depressed” – He’s Really Ill

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Tracie

This is such a disturbing email because there are all the classic symptoms of a SICK CAT!! All the warning signs that tell you to make that vet appointment and get right in there – change in behavior and personality, … Continue reading →

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Pet Insurance Would Have Solved This

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Tracie

If ever there was a time to learn from someone else’s situation – this is it!   Here’s a cat in considerable pain – a woman who cannot come up with $1,200 (who can?! come on!) so they are both between … Continue reading →

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Pet Insurance Helps Grieving Pet Owner with Bills

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Tracie

I was absolutely thrilled to get this email from Dee in Hacienda Heights, California. She had written to ask for a a signed bookplate in memory of her kitten Maya who died from unexplained renal failure, and inscribed to Bailey … Continue reading →

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Cancer of the Mouth or a Bad Case of Kitty Crack?

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Tracie

Hi Tracie: I’ve heard wonderful things about you through the years. I checked out some of your work and you are amazing! I’m writing because I’m conflicted over my little cat, Cesar. I found him as a feral 5 years … Continue reading →

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Pit Bulls Not Welcome At Day Care

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Tracie

I got this concerned email from Marsha, who is involved with the Long Island rescue Mixed Breeds in Need, to whom I have donated copies of The Dog Bible for their raffle. Hello Tracie, I just finished listening to your … Continue reading →

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Janelle and Tracie Make Each Other’s Day!

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Tracie

I get a whole bunch of lovely emails — I am really blessed to have listeners who aren’t just devoted to their pets but they are so appreciative in the ways I try to improve lives for dogs and cats … Continue reading →

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