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Cat question: Is there such thing as a “retired vet” or “vet in training”?

July 30th, 2010 |

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Question by str l: Cat question: Is there such thing as a “retired vet” or “vet in training”?
I’m looking for a reasonable or low cost veterinarian in the San Francisco area. I have four cats that I’ve inharited when my neighbor died leaving them homeless. I can handle the routine exams and vaccinations just fine, but now two of them are showing signs of illness, (one has an eye infection of sorts, and the other is urinating blood). I know this going to be costly….and I have to do it….I want to do it….I just can’t do it at the outrageous cost that all the vet offices charge. Any referrals, advice or links would be appreciated.

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Answer by Tanya M
The most important thing about having a rescue is to find a sympathetic vet to help since rescues usually dont have much money. I would contact local rescue and ask who they see. Alot of times they have retired vets who give checkups to new arrivals in the rescue.

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Is a dog “spray collar” such as Multi-vet Spray Commander safe to use on a cat? (Assuming he will wear it!)

June 19th, 2010 |

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Question by mabehr1: Is a dog “spray collar” such as Multi-vet Spray Commander safe to use on a cat? (Assuming he will wear it!)
My cat has developed this habit of meowing very loudly at times (especially at the bedroom door when we’re fast asleep). Normal spray bottle doesn’t work on him because every time I reach for the bottle, he stops. He doesn’t realize the connection of “if I meow, there’s a spray” but rather thinks “sometimes Daddy goes crazy and sprays me for no apparent reason!”

Ssscat by multi-vet has been very effective at keeping him away from the bedroom door, but now he just stays away from the “no trespass zone” and meows.

The same company offers a spray collar called Spray Commander. Spray collars spray either just plain water or citronella scented water when dogs bark or remote controls are pressed. This seems better to me because it takes me out of the picture. But I don’t want to use something on him that’s unsafe. Does anyone know, one way or the other?

I’ve also considered getting a remote controlled tank with working water cannon, but I think it would be WAY too hard to aim.
Spray Sentry and Ssscat are good for repelling cats from a particular area, but not so good if the cat stays out of range of the motion detector.

I’m looking for something that will work for a cat moving around.

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Answer by Gina B
If you can find one that is made for small dogs then I would go for it. The only think that I am concerned about with the regular sized ones is the weight and bulk of the collar on a small neck like that; it might would cause him neck pain in the future. Also, I would fill it with water and not citronella because the citronella would probably just aggravate him more than get him to be quiet.

There is also this product that I found that might just work well for your situation. It is Spray Sentry Motion Detector Deterrent. You sit this wherever you don’t want your cat to be and then it will let out a spray of compressed air and a tone. You could set it near your bedroom door and then when he gets near the door it will go off. The link is below. Hope this helps.

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