Hi,

So I got my cat her annual booster shot in the UK today (we've recently moved here so don't have prior experience with this vet). I found it strange that the vet vaccinated her in the scruff instead of at the back/in her leg as her vets outside the UK have done in the past. I've now been reading about injection site sarcomas, and I'm a little stressed as I had no idea that I should question the injection site. My cat is not reactive at all and takes injections without squirming (and the vet didn't ask any of these questions).

Questions for the community:

1) Can others in the UK share if this is standard practice here?

2) Should I be advocating for leg injections for future shots? Is there any risk if the vet isn't experienced with injections anywhere except the scruff?

3) What's the risk of injection site carcinomas? How long do they take to appear and how common are they?

I'm sure I'm overthinking, but would appreciate some inputs so I can at least ask the right questions in the future.

My cat has had this type of coughing episode three times now, about once a month the past three months. He’s total fine afterwards and it lasts less than a minute. Anyone else seen this on their cats? Any advice? I am wondering if it’s allergies vs asthma. Thanks!

I used Hartz gentle hairball shampoo on my cat days ago and she’s been fine since, do I still have something to worry about? What should I do?

Hello!! This is my cat Mish, and ive been a bit worried about that odd spot on his belly, I assume that is one of his nipples, but his other nipples arent hairless or colorful. Im just a bit worried so id appreciate your guys thoughts on the matter

Hi guys,

Unsure if this is appropriate for this sub, but just wanted a few opinions. My four year old girl had this little cyst/spot a few months ago and we took her to the vet. She explained it was a harmless spot and squeezed/popped it. It went away for a few months but has since come back.
Does anyone have cats that have experienced these little lumps and bumps?

Thank you!

I'm not expecting Reddit to cure him. He's lived a long and happy life, but as it stands, he's got some serious issues. I know posts do better with pictures...but I don't think he's up for it. He's looked better...

He's still hanging out with me. He's still eating and sleeping and pooping and peeing. I don't want to call it while he can still sit on my lap and watch a movie. I got this diagnosis about a month ago. He's on pain meds and they seem to really be working. His hair is a total mess after his mouth cancer, so he needs a professional groomer if I'm going to get rid of the mats.

I'm not asking for a miracle, but I want to know what to do for him.