Hi Bob,
I have had uveitis in two of my positive cats. One we gave metacam (many
vets will not use this anymore as it can cause kidney disease) and neo poly
dex opthalmic ointment. It did clear it up. The other one we gave the same
ointment and a shot of depo medrol and this also cleared it up. This is an
inflammation of the eye and must be treated with something to treat
inflammation such as prednisone or metacam along with the ointment. Doing
nothing is not the answer. Sometimes vets do have different opinions but
you should pick the one you think is right. Or get a third opinion I feel
very bad for your kitty as this is very painful.
Jane
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Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] uveitis
Amani, I am glad we hae you in the group!
---- Amani Oakley <[email protected]> wrote:
Bob, I’d be giving the cortisone treatment a try, but because this
problem is caused by the FeLV virus, you really have to go after the
virus itself. Trying to fight the battle to save the eyes on their own,
won’t be enough while the virus is still attacking the body. Try the
Winstrol with prednisone and doxycycline, along with the corticol topical
treatment.
Amani
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ROBERT CHAPEL
Sent: May-27-16 11:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] uveitis
Wonder if anyone has has any success with treating Uveitis in FeLV
cats..... I've had my 10 mo. old guy to two different Vets...One
prescribed tribple ABX with Corticosteroid which had no appreciable
effect.... the other vet counseled against using Cortisones due to the
risk of Corneal Ulcers.... Without treatment my guy is now losing his
vision...he has blood in the Anterior Chamber in both eyes and Lens
clouding in the right eye..... It is getting VERY troubling when I get
different opinions about something so important.... I'm having rather a
difficult time sitting by and letting my guy go blind..... The Literature
all points to Corticosteroid Drops as the first line treatment.... but
this is for the disease as it affects so called " normal " cats.....
Which is the lesser of evils with Cortisone Tx in this case......??
Currently following Amani's suggestion from a while ago and rinsing his
eyes a few times a day with Contact Lens Solution to keep them from
Gunking up.... but..... He IS losing and none of the vets appear at all
inclined to do further testing..... Again.... it's like they are
saying " Oh isn't it nice that you want to save this sweet FeLV Kitty
but, really, don't try TOO hard"....
Bob
Warwick NY
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