Vetalog is a steroid. I found a comprehensive discussion here: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=26+1461&aid=1422
" Although other compounds could be listed, over 98 percent of all steroids used in pets are either hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone (Vetalog), methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol and Medrol), dexamethasone (Azium), or betamethasone (Betasone)." and "Most veterinarians today prefer not to use the long-acting injectable products like triamcinolone (Vetalog) or the methylprednisolone product Depo-Medrol. They are usually fine for a single injection but their repeated use in the same animal can cause suppression of the hypophyseal section of the brain and pituitary gland and other side effects. When long-term therapy is being considered, it is much better and easier to use oral forms like the short-acting prednisone or prednisolone tablets on an every-other-day schedule. With tablets, the dosage can be quickly changed at any time. With long-acting injections, nothing can be done to alter the effect once the product is in the animal's body." Laurie -----Original Message----- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Amy Ackerman Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 4:00 PM To: Felv talk Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Hello- new to the list My last post today, I promise! Thanks for that info, Laurie. I'm researching that now- would it seem likely that one cat would contract myonecrosis & not others who were eating the same food? That's a new one on me as well, never heard of it. All three get canned wellness 2-3x a week, dry wellness the other days, although we've been planning to switch brands.... couldn't hurt to switch everyone to wet I suppose! _________________________________________________________________ Windows LiveT: Life without walls. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_032009 _______________________________________________ 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
