Thanks, Nina. The vet just called back and said to stop the clavamox and
see, so I guess I will do that. She's had 4.5 days of it now. Her coat
does not look oily, but it does look funny-- a little sticky-outy. It could be
because of the winter dryness setting in here, I guess. I have not seen
her groom herself today, which is unusual, but maybe if she feels
nauseous... She is following me all around, though, like usual, and
actually is sticking her paw under the door right now because I am in the
bedroom, where Quincy lives and she is not allowed, and she wants me to go back
out there. So maybe it is just a basic case of antibiotics causing a bit
of nausea and diarrhea. I hope, anyway. I guess I will see.
Thanks, as always,
Michelle
In a message dated 10/28/2006 12:15:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Oh man,
that Lucy keeps you guessing! I don't know Michelle... I'm
pretty sure I've had vets prescribe a 5 day dose of abx before, usually
it is 7 to 10 days. I think Hideyo told me she gives them just long
enough for symptoms to subside, (definitely not recommended by the
veterinary community!). I guess if I were dealing with this, I'd try
to
determine what was most important to her overall health. Do you
think
this is some sort of allergic reaction to Clava in particular?
If you
think her diarrhea is a bigger threat than the URI (that now seems
better) and that stopping the abx will result in her immediately
regaining her appetite and resolving the diarrhea, then maybe you should
stop them after a last dose tonight. That would give her at least 5
full days of abx, right? I understand why they want to keep her on
the
abx for at least 10 days. They want to be sure to knock whatever
this
latest episode was out of her system. If it were just the
diarrhea, if
she weren't losing weight, if her coat still looked
good... Your
comment about her coat bothers me. If you are
talking about that dull,
stiff, almost oily appearing coat, well, I know
that symptom has been
associated with some pretty scary deterioration in
my house. And Heaven
knows her diarrhea and less than enthusiastic
eating habits are
something that you've had to deal with on and off for a
long time
now... On the other hand, she's still purring and
active... Oh honey,
I wish I had the answers. All I can say is
you know Lucy better than
any vet. Take a still and calm moment to
meditate and see if the
answers come to you.
Reading over this
post, I realize it's less than helpful. I'm still
going to send it
to let you know I understand your frustrations. Let us
know what the
vet has to say and what you decide to do.
Prayers for
clarity,
Nina
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