Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Become a member today!
Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
Become a credit card member today!Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!APPLY NOWLearn More About Petco Pay Benefits
CAT by Dr Lisa
Get It Today
Related Articles & Questions
- New Pet
Your Cat's Best Life: Feeding, Health, Behavior & Home Guide
Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Active Cat: Essential Play & Exercise for a Healthy, Happy Feline
While most cats love a long cat nap, activity is just as important to their wellbeing as sleep is. To help keep your cat stimulated, Petco is sharing tips and tricks for making exercise and play part of their daily routine.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
- Seasonal Topics
Build Your Cat's Dream Catio: Safe & Enriching Outdoor Space Guide
Learn how to create a safe and enriching outdoor space for your cat with our step-by-step guide to designing the perfect catio.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Senior Cat Care: Best Health & Wellness Tips for Your Aging Feline
Knowing your cat is in their older years allows you to take a proactive approach to caring for them during this important stage of life.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
- Training & Behavior
Cat Social Anxiety: Recognize Signs & Help Your Stressed Cat
Learn all about what social anxiety looks like in cats and how to address it.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My 7 year old cat was diagnosed with HCM (in addition to heart disease and other related issues) yesterday, after sudden ATE - she lost use of both her back legs. Today she was discharged, and we have her home attempting recovery with meds. She hasn'
ATE is an extremely painful condition. This level of pain can be difficult to manage at home (even if your vet has prescribed oral pain medications) and Louise may need to be re-hospitalized in order for her to have some pain relief. Additionally, I am concerned about the fact that she has not urinated in 36 hours. This can be life threatening because it can lead to an enlarged bladder and possibly even a bladder rupture. The only way to alleviate this is by bladder expression (which needs to be done by a veterinary professional) or by placement of a urinary catheter. Finally, if Louise is not eating she could develop hepatic lipidosis, a potentially life threatening metabolic process that occurs when cats do not eat. The only way to prevent this is through force feeding or through placement of a feeding tube. Given all these factors, I think Louise's condition would be better managed if she were back in the hospital.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
I’m away on business travel and my cat needed to be taken to the ER. She was severely dehydrated and constipated to the point of abdominal pain which had her walking wonky. She was estimated at $1100 (lowend) for 2 days IV for hydration, blood work,
Thanks for using Boop by Petco. I’m so sorry to hear about Beyoncé! This may be a good one to open a consultation with us about because there are lots of variables. First, if the calcium was a little high, kidney disease seems most likely and further testing may not be needed. If the calcium was significantly elevated, I start to worry about cancer and it may be worth doing the ultrasound. I’m not sure how long you’re out of town, but it may be worth just rehydrating her to help her feel better and get her stable. Then holding further testing until you get home. Obviously if there is something serious later found on the ultrasound, you may have wished you had just done the ultrasound in the first place. A feeding tube is indicated for fatty liver disease or if she has been more than 3 days without eating. Otherwise I’d probably hold on that. Of course all of these are general rules and I cannot make the same kind of judgements as the vet who is there looking at and examining he
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Hi, i took my cat to the vet because he jad an absess from cats bite. He was absolutely fine. Vet decided to sedate him to clean the wound. I collected cat after two hours. After 24hrs he was still lethargic,no eating,no drinking. Hes back at the vet
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Blood work was not performed prior to the sedation and if there is a pre-existing condition, the anesthesia may have made the condition worse and more pronounced. I would also consider a fructosamine test to check and see if the level is consistent with diabetes. I would say that the ultrasound is the next appropriate diagnostic test to have performed with what is going on. I hope this helps better determine what the cause could be. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My 14 year old female cat has a small lesion on her face. Our regular vet has treated it first with a Neopolydex Ointment, 10 days of Clavamox drops and a penicillin injection. That was in March 2018. Our second visit to the vet, she was treated with
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Callie. When she had her dental cleaning, did she have dental x-rays or any teeth extracted? It is in the correct location to be a tooth root abscess. If the whole tooth was not completely extracted meaning that a portion of the root was left behind, the infection will not resolve. X-rays should be taken to ensure all of the tooth was appropriately extracted. If this was done and the lesion is still present, then I would recommend a skin biopsy. This will ideally tell the origin of the skin disease such as autoimmune disease or skin cancer. You may also condiser submitting a sample for culture to identify any infection. I hope this information helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Hi, I'm very concerned about my 11-year old female cat. From this morning on she is inactive and drowsy, trying to hide away in a remote warm spot, such as under radiator. Although she ate when I offered her favorite food. We rushed to the vet, but h
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. If blood work was not performed then I would definitely recommend this. If the blood test comes back normal or did come back normal and she is still having issues, I would recommend further diagnostics such as x-rays and / or an abdominal ultrasound. I hope Martha gets better soon! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
