I am a new cat owner to a 3 year old cat and she is acting strange all the sudden and very vocal. I’ve had her since September and she’s never been this restless or been this vocal.

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I just moved over 3 states, which was a financial blow. I expected to adjust to my new life, but my kitty baby (Female 2 yr old Calico Cat) at the end of July – beginning of August 2025 suddenly had major weight loss and impacted anal glands. Being experienced I relieved them successfully externally, but took her to the vet to get antibiotics and anti-inflammatories and to get to the bottom of what caused it in the first place. I had to struggle finding a vet since I moved here, and no one wants to take payments anymore… the doctor that I talked to was horribly mean to me, made sure to let me know that I was un-welcome, but that they would work with me this one time and to never expect this grace again. From the small town in Arkansas that I grew up in, we have always been able to do payments or a tab, the animal always came first… I have literal receipts and statements from other vets showing that I never miss my payments with the vet, regardless of my credit. I did not realize it then, but their goal was to give me the anti-biotics and anti-inflammatory and send me on my way. But not before they tried to express her anal glands internally in an un-necessary manner. They were not gentle about it either, as she is an extremely quiet animal whose cries and screams when upset or in pain are almost inaudible. But when they took her back there, I could hear her all the way from the other room. I noticed that stuff did not look 100% correct when we got home, but everyone kept gaslighting me and saying it was just the inflammation and it would heal and go away eventually and that I just needed to let the drugs do what they were supposed to do. She started eating again and things were looking up, until this past weekend. She suddenly quit eating and I had to encourage her to eat. I changed her diet to the science diet so she has been on that since the visit. She was losing weight so I got her some vetri-cal while I logged her BM’s and everything until I could figure out what is going on to tell someone. Her butthole did look fine, until it didn’t. I don’t have money, so I was working to try and get to where I can take her, because I know they are going to want payment for EVERYTHING up front. But tonight, when I got home from working late, she was anxious to be going to the bathroom. So, I tried my best to encourage her, but noticed that when she was trying to have a BM she was straining and the inner lining of her butthole was trying to protrude with the BM. She pooped successfully crying the entire time, and there is no protrusion at this time. everything looks normal and dark pink to light red. She has an issue with it gaping off & on. But I am shocked and taken aback and sick to my stomach because I need help and I don’t know where to take her. I can pay, but I just can’t pay all at once in this economy, what can I do? Just took these photos a few seconds ago so you could have a reference to see what it looks like right now.

Hello Dr. Magnifico,

I found your videos on YouTube recently and am grateful for the clarity and compassion with which you explain feline urinary issues. I’m hoping you might be able to offer some guidance—or possibly see my cat, Sole—for evaluation and a treatment plan.

Sole is a stray I rescued about 11 months ago, with the hope that he could become a companion for my father, who is a senior citizen and disabled. My father lives on a fixed income below the poverty line, and I’ve been subsidizing Sole’s veterinary care myself. Unfortunately, the cost of care he may need if he becomes blocked has reached a point that I simply can’t afford on my own.

About six weeks ago, Sole was diagnosed with struvite crystals via urinalysis that showed ammonium magnesium phosphate crystals (grade 2+, 6–20/HPF). He was immediately switched to a strict diet of Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Urinary SO wet food, with extra water added to each meal. His CBC/Chem-21 panel was entirely normal—no biochemical evidence of kidney, liver, or systemic disease. The only abnormal finding was the presence of struvite crystals in alkaline urine, exactly as you’ve described in your educational videos.

Initially, the diet seemed to help—his urine pH normalized—but over the past 48–72 hours, his Fresh Crystals Health Monitor litter has shown his urine trending alkaline again. Finally yesterday, his urine changed back to the acidic range indicated by the Health Monitor litter.

I’m monitoring him closely and trying to develop a plan in case he does become obstructed.

I’ve contacted over a dozen veterinary hospitals and clinics in my area, but I’ve exhausted every affordable option. I’ve been quoted $3,000–$4,500 for diagnostics and catheterization, and between $6,500–$12,000 for a PU surgery with postoperative care. Unfortunately, financial aid programs here only apply if the applicant is denied CareCredit. My father, despite living below the poverty line, was approved for a $3,000 line—which paradoxically makes us ineligible for assistance.

We are scheduled for a follow-up urinalysis with our local vet in about two weeks, but their pricing is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. After seeing your work and approach to compassionate, accessible care, I wanted to reach out to ask whether you might be able to help us.

Thank you so much for your time, compassion, and all that you share to help both pets and their people.

With gratitude,
JP
and Sole 🐾

My 5 month old kitten Milo very likely has FiP. Waiting on test result but he has yellowish fluid in his belly. I am not a client yet at Jarrettsville Vet, currently using Hickory Vet. My vet seems to think treatment for FiP isn’t successful but I’m reading otherwise online. I need help finding good treatment options and a plan forward. I want to save his life if I can.

My 2 mos. old rescue kitten was born with her 2 back legs like a pretzel. We corrected the paws with a splint already. They are not in an L shape, but are straight now. The next step will be splints that go from half her paws to half way on her thighs. We are making these splints from human finger splints, and a Dr. will help put them on. Dr. will need to use gas so that kitty is asleep when she puts them on. I just need to know if any part of this plan sounds bad. The kitty is healthy otherwise; playful and growing. It will be beautiful to see her use her legs instead of walking with her front legs and seeing her crooked little legs dangle.

Hi Krista,

I hope you’re doing well! I came across some of your videos on social media and noticed that you’ve handled a similar situation to what I’m currently facing with my cat. My cat has been experiencing some breathing issues, and her vet mentioned the possibility of a polyp in her sinus area.

I saw that you’ve dealt with similar cases before, and I was wondering if you could provide me with a general quote based on your experience. I should mention that I don’t live in Maryland, but I’m definitely willing to travel if it means getting the best care for her. Vet prices are pretty high where I am, and I’ve been dealing with a lot of unexpected expenses for my other pets, so any help or insight you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your time and help!

Best regards,
Roxanne

I apologize in advance for the long post… I have a 4 year old hound mix “Roscoe” who has been seemingly healthy since we adopted him at 14 weeks old. He is neutered, receives regular vet care, is up to date on all vaccines, and is on a monthly oral heartworm and flea/tick preventative. He is a grazer and eats Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula dog food, and he takes Vet-IQ brand Hip & Joint and Pet Honesty “Super Pooper” probiotic supplements daily. He gets dog treats and basically no table food unless something small is dropped. We do not have a fenced yard and he does not listen well (hound dog… follows his nose) so he is leash-walked twice daily and is never outside off-leash. This evening my husband was walking him and on their walk they encountered two dogs that we were unfamiliar with; Roscoe became upset and was acting like a lunatic and pulling very badly on his slip knot leash. After the dogs passed, Roscoe laid down in a neighbor’s yard and vomited. After a few minutes, they crossed the street and he vomited again in the middle of the street. Once they got to the other side, he vomited again (all vomit appeared to be undigested food) and laid down, refusing to move any further. My husband called me to come pick them up because Roscoe would not get up and walk any further. I arrived with the car (Roscoe is an anxious dog and hates cars and car rides) my husband had to pick him up to put him in the backseat and he sort of collapsed. His gums were pale, his breathing was weird (shallow and alternating between rapid and very slow) ordinarily I would’ve called it panting but his mouth was closed the whole time and the breaths were coming out of his nose. He had a very distant stare and I honestly thought he was dying right in front of my eyes.

We rushed him to the emergency vet and once inside he was wagging his tail and perked up quite a bit from what he had been, but was still not himself. He was able to walk from the lobby into the back, and from the back into a room. We spent about 3 hrs just waiting to be seen, they checked his vitals and everything looked normal but he did vomit 4 different times, which was partially digested food mixed with foamy bile. Abdominal X-rays were normal (3 different views) no masses or foreign bodies were observed (someone is always home with him and we did not believe he could’ve gotten ahold of anything anyway) – we did bloodwork and this resulted in several concerning levels:

His red blood cells, hemoglobin & hematocrit, bilirubin & ALT are all elevated. The ALT is what they consider severely elevated, normal is 10-125, his is 786. Bilirubin normal is 0.0-0.9, his is 2.2.

Red blood cell normal is 5.65-8.87, his is 8.99.

Hematocrit normal is 37.3-61.7, his is 63.6.

Hemoglobin normal is 13.1-20.5, his is 22.2.

His platelets are also a little low, normal is 148-484, his are 114. They visualized them under the microscope and said he does have some large cells present, whatever that means?

The emergency vet gave him sub-Q fluids, an anti-nausea medicine and sent us home with a liver support medication (Denamarin) that we started tonight. We are to follow up with our regular vet on Tuesday for repeat bloodwork to make sure his platelets haven’t dropped any lower but I’m just curious as to what your thoughts are? He was completely fine all day before this happened this evening, he was his usual self. We are worried sick. 😭💔

Edit*** i forgot to mention he is a great dane

My 3 year old (4 in nov) has been super lethargic for the past 5 days. Took him to the vet and started with bloodwork. According to the vet nothing is off. When he does wake up he eats and drinks fine and is using the bathroom. Recently the last day or so hes been pacing but goes right to sleep when i place him in bed. All of his hair is raised ONLY when hes outside. Im at a loss..financially and emotionally. Ive added pictures of his bloodwork and some videos.

Hi Dr. Magnifico, my 12 yo cat recently diagnosed w throat polyp. quoted $5-7k for imaging alone, plus unknown surgery costs, which is just not financially viable. found you on YouTube when researching treatment options. called your office to see if i could bring him in for your assessment and potential surgery. living in south VA I’d be happy to make the 4h drive to get him seen by you. pls let me know if you approve. thank you!