Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils update
Hi guys, Well, I took Smookie in to the doc and the vet opened her mouth and said, Whoa! From Thursday to Friday, Smookie had developed tiny little bubbles on the inflamed area in the back of her mouth, and this morning when I gave her her antibiotic, I noticed the roof of her mouth is now red and irritated. Whatever she has, it's moving fast. There was no redness on Friday when I took her in, which is probably why the vet did not say Stomatitis. The vet said she wasn't exactly sure what it was without a biopsy (just a bunch of normal colored tissue in the back of her mouth), and she didn't want to do that right away until we tried some drugs first. She wanted to give her a steroid shot, but because I suspect Smookie has feline herpes because of her history of corneal ulcers, I wanted to try the antibiotics first since steriods tend to surpress the immune system further. Even though she did not have a fever, I figured something bacterial was going on because of the yucky drool she's been having at night (which I originally thought was coming out the other end, and had a fecal done about 3 weeks ago which showed nothing). Not sure that bypassing the steriod shot was such a good idea now since her mouth is getting red. I will probably take her back in tomorrow and get the shot for her. She pilled great the first two days, not so much this morning. She can be a little devil if she wants to be. I did some research and the good news is, if it is Stomatis and it can't be controlled with normal treatment, there is an 85% cure rate with extraction, so that's hopeful. Wish us luck that this goes away as fast as it's coming on. Any input/advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, Wendy and Smookie Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 10:55:51 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils?? Hey Gloria, That's what I thought at first, but Smookie's gums are not at all red or swollen. I think Kerry may have hit it on the head because Smookie does have herpes (or I assume so, due to her severe corneal ulcers when I first adopted her) and that is one of the symptoms because the virus replicates in the tonsils. Who knew? Taking her to vet today at 2:15. Will let you guys know how it goes. Thank you :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 9:41:23 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils?? Hey Wendy - Sounds like Stomatitis. My Toby (b w male, older adult) has that in the back of his throat. Vet said give Depo shot periodically. We're also trying penicillin injections, and I'm trying Georges Aloe Vera orally. Last night I gave him some homeopathic arnica Gloria On Jan 1, 2009, at 12:58 PM, wendy wrote: Hey guys, I have an FeLV- kitty, Smookie, who I noticed when she was yawning that she had these huge things in the back of each side of her throat. They look like two giant cauliflowers or lettuce heads; one on each side. I also notice that it seems she has swollen lymph nodes on each side of her throat on the outside. Have any of you ever heard of a kitty with infected tonsils or tonsils having to be removed? Now that I think about it, she's had the lumps on her throat for a while, months, but I just thought when I petted her that was how her throat was. I didn't realize she had these growth-looking things on the inside of her throat! Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils update
Taking pills might be hurting her already inflamed throat. I would ask for liquid meds. Also, have you tried giving L Lysine? That is what I treat my herpes kitties with. It works like a dream. When Winston gets real sick we use antibiotics. Have you joined the feline herpes yahoo group? Can you get to an ER vet today? Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 11:11 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils update Hi guys, Well, I took Smookie in to the doc and the vet opened her mouth and said, Whoa! From Thursday to Friday, Smookie had developed tiny little bubbles on the inflamed area in the back of her mouth, and this morning when I gave her her antibiotic, I noticed the roof of her mouth is now red and irritated. Whatever she has, it's moving fast. There was no redness on Friday when I took her in, which is probably why the vet did not say Stomatitis. The vet said she wasn't exactly sure what it was without a biopsy (just a bunch of normal colored tissue in the back of her mouth), and she didn't want to do that right away until we tried some drugs first. She wanted to give her a steroid shot, but because I suspect Smookie has feline herpes because of her history of corneal ulcers, I wanted to try the antibiotics first since steriods tend to surpress the immune system further. Even though she did not have a fever, I figured something bacterial was going on because of the yucky drool she's been having at night (which I originally thought was coming out the other end, and had a fecal done about 3 weeks ago which showed nothing). Not sure that bypassing the steriod shot was such a good idea now since her mouth is getting red. I will probably take her back in tomorrow and get the shot for her. She pilled great the first two days, not so much this morning. She can be a little devil if she wants to be. I did some research and the good news is, if it is Stomatis and it can't be controlled with normal treatment, there is an 85% cure rate with extraction, so that's hopeful. Wish us luck that this goes away as fast as it's coming on. Any input/advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, Wendy and Smookie Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 10:55:51 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils?? Hey Gloria, That's what I thought at first, but Smookie's gums are not at all red or swollen. I think Kerry may have hit it on the head because Smookie does have herpes (or I assume so, due to her severe corneal ulcers when I first adopted her) and that is one of the symptoms because the virus replicates in the tonsils. Who knew? Taking her to vet today at 2:15. Will let you guys know how it goes. Thank you :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 9:41:23 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils?? Hey Wendy - Sounds like Stomatitis. My Toby (b w male, older adult) has that in the back of his throat. Vet said give Depo shot periodically. We're also trying penicillin injections, and I'm trying Georges Aloe Vera orally. Last night I gave him some homeopathic arnica Gloria On Jan 1, 2009, at 12:58 PM, wendy wrote: Hey guys, I have an FeLV- kitty, Smookie, who I noticed when she was yawning that she had these huge things in the back of each side of her throat. They look like two giant cauliflowers or lettuce heads; one on each side. I also notice that it seems she has swollen lymph nodes on each side of her throat on the outside. Have any of you ever heard of a kitty with infected tonsils or tonsils having to be removed? Now that I think about it, she's had the lumps on her throat for a while, months, but I just thought when I petted her that was how her throat was. I didn't realize she had these growth-looking things on the inside of her throat! Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo
Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils??????
Hey Wendy - Sounds like Stomatitis. My Toby (b w male, older adult) has that in the back of his throat. Vet said give Depo shot periodically. We're also trying penicillin injections, and I'm trying Georges Aloe Vera orally. Last night I gave him some homeopathic arnica Gloria On Jan 1, 2009, at 12:58 PM, wendy wrote: Hey guys, I have an FeLV- kitty, Smookie, who I noticed when she was yawning that she had these huge things in the back of each side of her throat. They look like two giant cauliflowers or lettuce heads; one on each side. I also notice that it seems she has swollen lymph nodes on each side of her throat on the outside. Have any of you ever heard of a kitty with infected tonsils or tonsils having to be removed? Now that I think about it, she's had the lumps on her throat for a while, months, but I just thought when I petted her that was how her throat was. I didn't realize she had these growth- looking things on the inside of her throat! Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils??????
Hey Gloria, That's what I thought at first, but Smookie's gums are not at all red or swollen. I think Kerry may have hit it on the head because Smookie does have herpes (or I assume so, due to her severe corneal ulcers when I first adopted her) and that is one of the symptoms because the virus replicates in the tonsils. Who knew? Taking her to vet today at 2:15. Will let you guys know how it goes. Thank you :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ From: Gloria B. Lane gbl...@aristotle.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 2, 2009 9:41:23 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils?? Hey Wendy - Sounds like Stomatitis. My Toby (b w male, older adult) has that in the back of his throat. Vet said give Depo shot periodically. We're also trying penicillin injections, and I'm trying Georges Aloe Vera orally. Last night I gave him some homeopathic arnica Gloria On Jan 1, 2009, at 12:58 PM, wendy wrote: Hey guys, I have an FeLV- kitty, Smookie, who I noticed when she was yawning that she had these huge things in the back of each side of her throat. They look like two giant cauliflowers or lettuce heads; one on each side. I also notice that it seems she has swollen lymph nodes on each side of her throat on the outside. Have any of you ever heard of a kitty with infected tonsils or tonsils having to be removed? Now that I think about it, she's had the lumps on her throat for a while, months, but I just thought when I petted her that was how her throat was. I didn't realize she had these growth-looking things on the inside of her throat! Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils??????
Hey guys, I have an FeLV- kitty, Smookie, who I noticed when she was yawning that she had these huge things in the back of each side of her throat. They look like two giant cauliflowers or lettuce heads; one on each side. I also notice that it seems she has swollen lymph nodes on each side of her throat on the outside. Have any of you ever heard of a kitty with infected tonsils or tonsils having to be removed? Now that I think about it, she's had the lumps on her throat for a while, months, but I just thought when I petted her that was how her throat was. I didn't realize she had these growth-looking things on the inside of her throat! Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils??????
Join the herpes yahoo group or read about feline herpes. This is the only thing I can think of. Laurie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 12:59 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] OT: Swollen tonsils?? Hey guys, I have an FeLV- kitty, Smookie, who I noticed when she was yawning that she had these huge things in the back of each side of her throat. They look like two giant cauliflowers or lettuce heads; one on each side. I also notice that it seems she has swollen lymph nodes on each side of her throat on the outside. Have any of you ever heard of a kitty with infected tonsils or tonsils having to be removed? Now that I think about it, she's had the lumps on her throat for a while, months, but I just thought when I petted her that was how her throat was. I didn't realize she had these growth-looking things on the inside of her throat! Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org