RE: Bramble

[Hideyo Yamamoto]

Michelle, I am sorry that Bramble is having a problem – a skin problem is one of the hardest thing to identify the cause of – as I read different materials – symptoms tends to show on their skin easiest as it’s very surface of their body –   Have you happened to change the diet at all?  I had one of my kitties whose patch started out as a size of penny, in weeks, it ended up being a size of my hand – it always looked raw and bloody, and did not know what was causing it – I tried different thing – I did not use steroid because I was worried about side effects – I don’t know exactly what worked – but I used an ointment (can’t remember the name – but  I have it at home – it has a bit of steroid in it, and it’s yellow) – and finally got better –   I also have a friend whose kitty had a very bad skin problem,  and she was on steroid shot every 6 to 8 weeks or so, and the owner did not want to do it anymore – and she changed her diet with no preservatives and no more tap water, and she told me that her kitty got better 100% -   I am praying that Bramble is only going to get better – keep us posted!   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb Moermond Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 6:05 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bramble   Sending strength and healing to you and Bramble and Minstrel from across the pond. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The boy was doing so well - I've come home to find he has scratched fur and skin off the side of his face over the last couple of hours and it's a big chunk. He will need to go back to the vet tomorrow but he is not going to that particular vet - I'll demand a different vet. He either has an allergy which I suspect as he has scratched around his ears since coming here despite having his ears syringed - we can be sure that ear mites are not the problem as he also had the revolution treatment. It may also be seizure related though as he also was tugging at fur on his leg whilst grooming so I don't know. But saying that Minstrel also has a bit of a runny nose and scratches her ears and she hasn't got ear mites either. I will try a different food. Hopefully the vet will give him a steroid jab to stop the itching.   I am scared because this is what happened to my last FIV girl before we knew she was FIV - after they withdrew treatment in preparation for dermatology her system collapsed. So he most likely has an allergy and seizure problems and needs treatment for both. I'm not sure if steroids would interact with seizure meds and his heart med.   Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel, Buddy Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito "My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football