I'm thinking this is for the mouth issues, not uneven pupils? Just wanted to say that generic Zyrtec (cetirizine) is often available on pharmacy's $4.00 programs. If the cause is allergy related, it might help.
Margo -----Original Message----- >From: "Gloria B. Lane" <gbl...@aristotle.net> >Sent: Dec 21, 2013 2:05 AM >To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Uneven pupils > >I have 2-3 methods I use >1) I started out giving a depomedrol injection periodically (once every 4-6 >weeks or as needed). Seems like it's 1/2 cc depo. > >2) Then someone suggested oral dexamethasone - so I give about 1/2 cc Dex >orally, and it lasts a few days. Sometimes though they're quite resistant to >having something squirted in the mouth. > >3) the most recent option Ive tried is Zyrtec. I buy Zyrtec at the grocery >store or pharmacy. Also got a pill cutter and cut the Zyrtec in half. I put >the half zyrtec in wet food once a day. You may need to crush it at first. > >I've started doing the last two together in some cases. Have found the Zyrtec >very helpful for some runny noses too. > >But to start out, with a difficult cat, I do Depo for about a month and see >how that works and if I can switch to Dex. > >If you google these options you can find out more, of course. > >Gloria > > > >On Dec 21, 2013, at 12:29 AM, Jennifer Lewis wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Off topic or a new one. >> My poor Bryyn is having an awful time. Does anyone have experience with >> severe mouth pain? I've been told by vets that she's too young for >> stomatitis, but she's having a horrific time. >> >> My vet prescribed prednisone, but not only does it not seem to help, we're >> leery of it for the long term and honestly can't afford it. >> >> It seemed to be mostly jaw/lymph related as she would freak when yawning, >> but it's getting worse and I'm beside myself. She also has awful breath >> which makes me think as well it may be stomatitis. >> >> Please help! >> Jen >> >> >> On Dec 20, 2013, at 3:42 PM, Lorrie wrote: >> >>> One of my cats has uneven pupils, but he is not FelV positive. >>> He was hit on the head by some low life bastard before I rescued him. >>> >>> Lorrie >>> >>> On 12-20, gbl...@aristotle.net wrote: >>>> The only ones I've had with uneven pupils are Felv cats, and then only >>>> a couple. >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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
